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Getting closer to urban and BVLOS operations –reflections from recent flight testing at Cardiff and Heathrow airports – WATCH AGAIN

Flare Bright has undertaken several trials under the UKRI Future Flight programme and the Connected Places Catapult Future of Air Mobility Accelerator. This webinar explains some of the learnings from flying its software-enhanced IMUs (giving GPS-free capability and redundancy) in various UK locations; and validating wind measurement predictions using its nanodrone. Flight tests have been…

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…

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…

Fuel Cell Power Systems for Commercial UAS – Watch Again

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…

JBUAS  & Offshore Wind: SENSYS R4 HVDC Cable UXO Clearance Project

JBUAS  & Offshore Wind SENSYS R4 HVDC Cable UXO Clearance Project JBUAS supported a leading UXO company with equipment and training, to enable them to execute a 6km UXO clearance project over varied terrain, including undulating ground, fences and gates, hedges, and many different crop fields. The Right ChoiceThe key contractor for the cable laying…