End-Sector Uses

PwC: Drone Deliveries: Taking Retail & Logistics to New Heights

The Future of Retail and Logistics: The Sky’s the Limit with Drone Deliveries The retail and logistics sectors are on the cusp of a revolutionary change, driven by the advent of drone technology. A recent report by PwC’s Drone Powered Solutions – Global Center of Excellence in Drone and Geospatial Technologies – has shed light…

ARPAS-UK publishes Drone in Action Report

ARPAS-UK has today published its first Drone in Action Report. The purpose of this guide is to provide examples which demonstrate the range of benefits and financial savings that can be achieved by the safe adoption of Drones. Graham Brown, Chair of ARPAS-UK says, “When applied, drones are faster, cheaper, safer and greener than other…

Is your council ready for the growth of drones and air taxis?

AAM4Gov, the AAM Academy for UK City and Local Governments has launched the first on-line courses to support UK local authorities engage with the drone and advanced air mobility industries to save lives, improve delivery of council services and reduce carbon emissions whilst also ensuring communities are protected from illegal and inconsiderate use of drones….

An Enchanting Tale: Proposing Marriage with a Drone Light Show

In the realm of romantic gestures, there exists a phenomenon that is redefining the way people pop the question – drone marriage proposals. Picture this: a mesmerising display of lights dancing in the night sky, forming words and images, all leading up to that life-altering moment when one person asks the other, “Will you marry…

Introducing Gotonomi™: A NewGeneration of Small and LightweightUAV Satellite Terminals

TTP plc, a leading technology developer, has announced the debut of Gotonomi at the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas. With the goal of introducing innovative solutions to the market, Gotonomi is poised to offer compact satellite terminals as flight trial development kits for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These terminals, developed in collaboration with…

Enhance Your Skills and Unlock Opportunities with ECITB’s Foundation Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Training Course

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, have revolutionised various industries with their versatile applications. To tap into this transformative potential and ensure safe and efficient operations on industrial sites, the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) offers a comprehensive Foundation UAS training course. Mastering Drone Operations Safely and Effectively The ECITB’s Foundation UAS…

UK CAA

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)…

Capturing the Majestic Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway from Above

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, the renowned preserved railway line, has recently unveiled a captivating perspective of its historic tracks. For the first time in its 134-year history, the railway has been captured from the air, thanks to the advanced drone technology provided by Networx3 UAV. The award-winning Matrice M30T and DJI Avata drones,…

PwC’s Inspiring Insights for opportunities within the UK Drone Industry

PwC: Building Trust in Commercial Drones “Only 43% think industry is using commercial drones effectively”. Recently, PwC UK published Trust in Commercial Drones, an assessment of how industry attitudes to drones have changed over the past three years and the implications for actions to grow the UK drone economy. PwC stated “It was our pleasure to work…