ARPAS-UK Member News

Sky’s the Limit: Revolutionising Business with Drone Technology: Podcast

Join Elliott Parnham and Jonathan Howl, Host of the Green Business Podcast, as Elliott shares his insights on how drones are transforming business operations across various sectors. Innovative Drone Technology: Elliot Parnham, Founder of Skyfarer, discusses how drones are transforming business operations, from logistics to infrastructure inspection. Sustainability Benefits: The episode highlights the environmental advantages…

DfT & CAA: Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund 2024

Organisations can apply for a share of £750,000 to support outreach projects that will contribute to the Generation Aviation programme. Outstanding outreach projects that can meet the following three objectives should apply before 27 September 2024. Inspire the next generation of aviation professionals, championing the opportunities available in the sector. Activities should focus on developing interest and…

Framework for Future Flight in the UK: Principles from a deliberative Public Dialogue July 2024

The UKRI’s Future Flight Challenge (FFC) aims to position the UK as a leader in aviation by funding research and development of new flight technologies. A public dialogue was conducted to understand public views on Future Flight technologies, including non-passenger-carrying drones, eVTOLs, and electric/hydrogen Regional Air Mobility (RAM). Alongside a wider programme of social science…

uAvionix: Pushing the envelope – testing the future of multiple link SATCOM solutions with StarLink

In February 2023, uAvionix began testing the first versions of Starlink’s antennas and connectivity, exploring the possibilities for advanced LEO-satellite-based command and control (C2) communications for small UAS. The Starlink results were encouraging, and we have continued our efforts throughout this past year. As a leading provider of Command, Navigation, and Surveillance technologies for small Uncrewed Aircraft…

CHIRP

CHIRP Drone/UAS Feedback Edition 11

Design, Build and Operations Always Expect the Unexpected Welcome to Drone FEEDBACK Edition 11. The weather has not been very helpful to Drone flyingsince we published Edition 10 in April. We have now passed midsummer day and are hoping for rather more stable conditions for late summer and early autumn. The wind has been somewhat…

NPCC: Drone as First Responder Trials in Norfolk Update

Yesterday was a valuable opportunity to demonstrate the Drone as First Responder concept in partnership with Norfolk Constabulary which is leading one of the trials this year to see how this innovative technology can boost operational policing. A drone in a rooftop box was deployed remotely from a mobile control room in a search for…

UK CAA

CAA grants AALTO HAPS first ever Design Organisation Approval

Regulatory Milestone: AALTO received Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, a first for High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) in the UK. Zephyr Aircraft: The approval is a step towards Type Certification for the Zephyr Z8 aircraft, aiming for global entry into service by 2026. Investment and Development: This follows a $100…