The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) UAS Challenge is an annual competition that brings together teams from universities around the world to design, build, and fly an unmanned aerial system (UAS). The challenge aims to encourage innovation and practical engineering skills among students. Key Highlights of the IMechE UAS Challenge: The mission: ”A natural disaster…
It was an honour to participate in a panel discussion at Quiet Drones 2024 alongside industry leaders Marion Burgess, Joe Czech, Ed Weston (CAA), Jesse Suskin (Wings Australia), and Guillaume Malaval (EASA) on drone noise considerations. Is drone noise and noise regulation a pressing issue today? Not really. What about in the future? For many…
Disclaimer: All jobs posted here are from LinkedIn and other job sites including member and non-member organizations. The CAA is looking to recruit a Policy Lead for the Future Safety & Innovation Team. View Job The CAA is looking to recruit an RPAS Policy Specialist within the Future Safety & Innovation Team. View Job Skyports…
Source: written exchange with CAA representative, July 2024 The logbook template provided in CAP2606 A is optional as long as operators continue to fulfil their obligations as per UK Reg (EU) 2019/947 UAS.SPEC.050. Q: Among the 53 entries, can you specify which information is specifically required by the regulations in the flight log? In another…
Six projects have been selected for trials under a new UK Civil Aviation Authority scheme that will test drone use in deliveries, inspections of infrastructure, emergency services and flights to remote locations. The regulator has chosen the trials to take place that will help safely integrate drones flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of…
Over the course of just 10 flying days, SkyLift successfully delivered 5,460 kg of cargo to 94 wind turbines—an impressive 94 deliveries! In one day alone, they moved 1,150 kg of cargo. This achievement showcases the power of precision and teamwork. The 70 kg drones – which have a wingspan of 2.6 m – can…
