International navies now find themselves increasingly threatened by a range of hostile platforms, often in congested maritime environments. The ability for an uncrewed rotary aircraft that can launch quickly and then provide long-range mission endurance and the ability to find, fix, track and identify targets will bring additional protection for the ship and its crew,…
Technology is revolutionising the way we fly. Remotely piloted drones are offering safer, cheaper and faster services of a scope unimaginable a decade ago. Piloted electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are undergoing flight testing. These are quiet, zero-emissions aircraft, that will carry commercial passengers in just a few years’ time. The economic and…
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…
Belfast-based cyber security developer ANGOKA has consolidated its position as a supplier of critical systems for advanced mobility by securing central roles in three major ground transportation projects. This follows a successful public competition issued by the Centre for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV). The three projects include ‘Harlander’ which is providing an autonomous passenger transport…
An overview of the main benefits of using fuel cells to power UAVs in different commercial applications. This will include commercial and technical benefits, and a comparison between fuel cells and competing technologies (batteries and IC engines). Speaker Info: Andy Kelly Intelligent Energy Head of Product Line Andy Kelly is responsible for IE-SOAR products, Intelligent…
In this CPD session, join James & Jonathan as they explain the fundamentals of performing a professional unmanned aerial LiDAR survey. We will explore Clogworks levels of performance & redundancy and how they affect operations, how to integrate a LiDAR system and highlight how you can ensure you have a “future-proof” platform. Furthermore, we will…
ARPAS-UK is delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at GeoBusiness 2023. We’re much looking forward to seeing Members, Prospective Members and those wanting to know more about how the drone industry operates in the Geospatial world at GeoBusiness. The event will be on May 17-18, 2023, at ExCel, London, co-located with Digital Construction Week. Come along…
Micro Radar are becoming available for Drones, allowing all-weather, long-range detection of obstacles. But there are multiple other uses for these software configurable Radar, High precision measurement of landing pads for autonomous control; finding a journey endpoint within centimetres, without GNSS; and assured positioning while a drone surveys infrastructure. Both technology insights and practical use…
Open Skies Cornwall achieve milestone first flight in urban environment and invite the Cornish Community to help shape the UK’s first Skyhighways to support the future of Drone Delivery in Cornwall Ten leading companies and organisations have partnered together to unlock four Cornish airspace environments for the development of the next generation of unmanned aircraft,…
