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Free tools for drone operators: Dronedesk webinar 23 January 2025 at 12.30pm

A live demo of free web resources by Dronedesk! Join us for this webinar where we’ll showcase a range of free web tools built for drone operators. Whether you’re a startup figuring out how much to charge or trying to understand your ideal customer avatar, or a long-time professional wanting to monitor airspace risks in…

CAA

Atypical Air Environment Policy Announcement: CAP 3040

The CAA has today, 15 October 2024, announced CAP3040: Unmanned Aircraft Operations in an Atypical Air Environment: Policy Concept. It will enable drones to fly beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of remote pilots using ‘atypical air environments’. This new policy marks a significant milestone for the future of drone operations for use in…

How to spot leaks faster using drones: Severn Trent steps up

Water companies have been in the Public Eye recently, with Ofwat warning that money alone will not solve the multiple issues they face. However, drones can assist in working more efficiently, accessing places that are harder to reach, thus they spot leaks faster than traditional methods. Ofwat’s CEO, David Black said recently that: “Companies must…

Swarm Robotics: Call for Research Papers

This is an invitation to all those interested or working in the field of swarm robotics to submit a paper to Nature. Guest Editors: Dr Antonio Tsourdos of Cranfield University and Dr Henry Leung of Calgary University, Canada. Submission deadline: 29 May 2025 Inspired by the collective behaviour of social insects, swarm robotics involves the…