Etc., the incubation team in BT Group’s Digital unit boosting the businesses of the future, today announces that it has entered into a £5 million deal with Altitude Angel, a world-leading UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, as the two businesses scale the UK drone industry and support the development of the UK’s drone superhighway, set to be…
In June 2022, Ofcom launched a consultation to look at the spectrum that UAS use. 26 individuals and organisations, including ARPAS-UK, responded to the Ofcom Consultation. One of the main issues behind the need for the consultation was that for many years Ofcom have authorised the use of radio equipment on model aircraft and drones…
The Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Symposium is now available to watch again on ICAO TV The RPAS Symposium 2022 was one of the premiere RPAS events worldwide, focusing on the technology, operations, and certification of RPAS. Review the event directory here. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the regulatory framework being developed for RPAS…
You will find attached / below the Egis reports on Electronic Conspicuity. They were undertaken on behalf of the DfT and CAA and propose another step forwards on the road to regular un-segregated BVLOS Operations. As such, the recommendations should be welcomed and have our support. Joint Statement Rupert Dent, Director Policy & Regulations December…
Networx3 UAV is using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites to provide a live feed of its drone flights anywhere and everywhere in the world. Access to the low orbit satellite internet service has revolutionised how Networx3 UAV’s team of five commercial drone pilots conduct client work. Using Starlink, and the cloud-based drone admin system FlightHub2, the…
UKRI partner with the Institution of Engineering and Technology The day is run by a team for the IET but we have been approached to see if some volunteers from our drone engineering community can support. There is no pre-training required as much of it is just encouraging the students and helping out with some…
Earlier this year PwC released an updated economic report (Skies Without Limits v2.0) looking at the potential economic impact of drones on the UK economy by 2030. The report identifies some barriers that may impact UK drone adoption and one of these is the industry perception of drones. To understand this in more detail, PwC…
In a joint announcement made on 5th December 2022, Altitude Angel and Saab have revealed they have formed a partnership that will see Altitude Angel’s market-leading UTM technology platform integrated as part of Saab’s Digital Tower (r-TWR) offering. Saab’s r-TWR is a next-generation Digital Tower solution, which builds on proven Saab video processing, visual presentation, and automation…
