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…
The NFCC will be holding a conference on the use of Drones in Fire Service operational response on 1st March 2023 at Cranage Hall, Cheshire. The evening prior to the conference they will host a networking evening where you can come and network with your peers in a relaxed setting and be at the venue ready…
7-8 Sep 2022, London We were delighted to meet so many members and key stakeholders, and to share our stand with a few members as well: Richard Gill of Drone Defence, Toby Townrow of Dronevolution and Chris Crockford of Electric Aviation. It was fantastic to see the interaction between them and other exhibitors and visitors,…
How breaking free of Word document templates and Excel spreadsheets will transform your drone operations management and flight planning admin. Overview: Whether you’re a solo operator just starting out or a large Enterprise business with a either a dedicated drone team or a dispersed group of part-time operators – or any size business in-between –…
Smith Myers to take part in Arctic ‘catastrophe exercise’ with international partners to demonstrate ARTEMIS airborne Search and Rescue technologies Showcasing a range of SAR platforms including crewed and uncrewed aircraft, the disaster and resilience planning exercise LIVEX led by the innovation network ARCSAR (Arctic Security and Emergency Preparedness Network) will take place 28th August…
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is assessing whether drones could help in its rescue missions. Last year, the MCA’s civilian search and rescue helicopters responded to an average of seven call-outs a day, saving more than 1,600 people. Overall, the MCA co-ordinated more than 22,000 incidents and rescued more than 7,000 people across the…
Zipline drones will make on-demand and emergency deliveries of blood products, vaccines and life-saving medications Workers pack a box of vaccines to be delivered by a Zipline drone in Ghana | Photo: Reuters After African countries like Ghana and Rwanda, now the Maharashtra government is also planning to deliver emergency medicines through drones. The service, expected to…
First responders know every event is unique: that’s why documentation is vital. Drone mapping can make a real difference after an emergency. From accurate measurements (which may be challenged in court) to reenactments that could save lives in the future, photogrammetry and drone mapping technology is being used in emergency situations around the world. Two…
Dangerous Jobs: can tech make them safer? Earlier in the year, ARPAS-UK was approached to help find people and companies to feature in the following podcast. We’re delighted that ARPAS-UK member, Surrey Search & Rescue were successful. Listen to James Russell talk to Jason Bradbury and Stuart Witts about using drones in dangerous…
