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BSI is excited to launch the public consultation for PAS 1905, their new draft guidance on future flight regulatory principles, management systems, and lifecycle assurance processes. PAS 1905 is designed to help innovators and new entrants and support successful scaling and industrialization. Your feedback is crucial to ensure the standard reflects diverse perspectives. Comment period…
ARPAS-UK congratulates Mike Kane MP Wythenshawe and Sale East on his appointment as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Transport. Michael Kane has been MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East since 2014. He graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BA in Social Sciences in 1997 and a PGCE in 1999. He…
Overview The GeoBusiness Trade Show 2024 was a remarkable event, showcasing the latest advancements and innovations in the geospatial industry. ARPAS-UK was proud to have a prominent presence at the show, with a dedicated stall that attracted significant attention from industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. The event provided an excellent platform for our members to…
Expect the Unexpected! What could possible go wrong? Threat and Error Management (TEM) is a vital part of anticipating problems and ensuring safe operations. Welcome to Drone FEEDBACK Edition 10. I hope you have had some good winter flying for pleasure, gathering data of one sort or another or perhaps doing trials for medical deliveries….
Ajuno are conducting a short survey on assurance of UAS flight controllers. The flight controller is core to any UAS and is responsible for stabilising the aircraft, executing flight commands, and enabling increasingly autonomous navigation. Despite significant advancements in UAS technology, current flight controllers present both significant challenges and opportunities to future drone capabilities Complete…
Anthony Browne MP replaced Baroness Vere on 13th November. His constituency in South Cambridgeshire is under the Luton flight path and his experience to date with aviation is as a customer. He will be responsible for: We look forward to engaging with Anthony Browne MP on behalf of our members and the wider drone industry….
Join us for the upcoming ARPAS-UK 2-day workshops focused on BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) risk quantification. As we venture into the exciting realm of large-scale BVLOS flights in the UK, understanding the intricacies of risk quantification, especially within the context of SORA, is paramount. Workshop Details: Note: Each organisation is permitted to send…
Most airports, airfields and spaceports have a flight restriction zone (FRZ) that applies to drones and unmanned aircraft. In a recent drone podcast by the CAA, Tom Guest from the CAA RPAS team explains why these FRZs are in place and how they work. They also cover guidance for passengers who are travelling with a drone and what to…
06/09/2023 The BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) Technical Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting, organised by ARPAS-UK (Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems UK), recently took place at Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel and brought together industry professionals, stakeholders, and experts to discuss critical topics related to drone operations. The meeting marked the beginning of a…