End-Sector Uses

Talk To The Eye In The Sky: Cambridge Wireless Event

29 March 2023: 10.30am – 4pm Location: TTP, Melbourn Science Park, Melbourn, SG8 6EE Join the Radio Technology SIG at their next in-person event where they will explore the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles industry, to establish the current landscape, the technology needs to evolve and hear from successful examples of UAVs being deployed in real-life. About:…

Engaging with Local Authorities – S4G Drone Services: ARPAS-UK Annual Conference, March 2023

with Mark Elliott of Sparks4Growth and Sunil Budheo, Transport Innovation Manager of Coventry City Council Mark Elliott, CEO of S4G Drone Services, tells us how they transformed the engagement with an initially uncertain and concerned local council by demonstrating professionalism, safety and demonstrating the value of the data collected and digital output. Mark also shares…

Emergency Drone Responder E-Magazine #2

March 2023 saw the launch of the new Emergency Drone Responder E-Magazine. It is packed full of information for those in the Emergency Services, with articles, thought-pieces, advice and product information. ARPAS-UK is delighted that Graham Brown, Chair of ARPAS-UK, and Phil Hicks of Pravo Consulting were involved in this first issue. Check out page…

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…

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…

RUAS Delivers a Game-Changing UK First: Unmanned Aerial Precision Spraying (UAPS)

RUAS, the drone division of Railscape Ltd, and one of the UK’s leading commercial drone service providers, have developed, designed, and patented the UK’s first unmanned aerial precision sprayer (UAPS). The system, designed to deliver pesticides and herbicides via a sprayer attached to a drone, means a gamechanger in managing locations considered hazardous or difficult…

NFCC Drones Conference

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…

Key milestone for trail-blazing medical drones project as test flights start

Drones carrying key medical supplies are taking to the skies of Northumberland this week as the trial phase of an innovative NHS project gets underway. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with Apian, a company which has come through the NHS Clinical Entrepreneurs Programme, to explore the use of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to…