Exploring Emerging Technologies: NPCC’s Market Engagement for Sub 25kg UAS and Associated Equipment

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) wants to extend its technological horizons. This involves a strategic market engagement initiative, focusing on sub 25kg Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and associated equipment. This forward-looking approach aims to harness the potential of emerging technologies to bolster law enforcement efforts. Technical Details and SubmissionsInterested parties should respond to the market…

CAA Consultation: Shape the Future of Remote Pilot Competency

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have announced an essential consultation regarding the future of remote pilot competency. This consultation presents a significant chance for our industry to shape the regulatory landscape and ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for remote pilots and operators. Overview of the Consultation The CAA have released a proposal that covers…

BT Group and SkyLift Achieve Milestones in UK Drone Operations: Advanced Communication and Safety Systems for Scalable BVLOS Missions

BT Group and, esteemed ARPAS-UK member SkyLift, recently achieved significant milestones in the field of drone operations in the UK. They successfully conducted demonstration flights utilising fellow ARPAS-UK Member, uAvionix’s SkyLine cloud-based command and control (C2) system, which communicated over C-Band and LTE. These flights accomplished two firsts for the UK’s unmanned aerial system (UAS)…

CAA – Preventing Technical Failures – Advice for Drone Operators

This advice covers three areas: pre-flight checking, battery and power management, and situational awareness. Being aware of these areas will aid drone operators in reducing their exposure to risk and increase flight safety. Find out more

Drone Industry Barometer 2023

The Drone Industry Barometer provides a yearly review of what drone experts across the world have experienced and how they foresee that the industry will develop. It touches on the latest topics while providing continuity with previous editions in order to deliver the most comprehensive understanding of the state of the drone industry. This unique…

Networx3 UAV is helping businesses across the UK to beat sky-high energy bills

Using two of the most advanced drones in its fleet Networx3 UAV’s professional drone pilots are conducting roof inspections on commercial premises ahead of solar panel installations. Networx3 UAV have teamed up with fellow Lancashire firm Squirrel Energy who install electricity-generating solar panels for businesses who want to beat the energy crisis. With most businesses…

Register your interest for YPO’s new DPS exercise

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Drones and Associated Drone Services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO’s internal requirements and any of YPO’s wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The contract details are…

Key industry players forming the BVLOS Forum, led by NATS and including ARPAS-UK, call on government to unlock the next generation of aviation

The UK’s leading drone operators have called on the Government to change the way uncrewed aviation is regulated, and break down the barriers to uncrewed flight that risk the UK missing out on the ‘drone opportunity’. The comments come in a new White Paper published by the BVLOS Operations Forum, a consortium of advanced drone…

ECITB Foundation UAS Training Course

Take-off for drone course Following the success of a pilot programme in 2022, the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has launched a quality assured course for operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, in industrial environments. The use of drones across industry is growing rapidly. This is due to the safety benefits and increased…

ICAO: Advancing the adoption of unmanned aircraft systems to improve air mobility

In 2022 there were two very distinct and well-attended events that focused on key issues relating to remotely-piloted and unmanned aircraft systems: RPAS 2022 and DRONE ENABLE 2022. There are numerous benefits to be derived from globally-harmonized UAS standards and practices, for both governments and the industry. These annual events provide excellent opportunities to drive consensus and progress…