Callum Holland from the Future Safety and Innovation Team discusses the UK CAA’s proposed policy on unlocking beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations using an Atypical Air Environment. Hear how this could work in practice and how your views can help shape the final policy. 14 February 2024
The aviation industry continues to embrace the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It already enhances safety and efficiency through predictive maintenance, aiding air traffic management, and refining pilot training with advanced insights and simulations. Understanding what AI will mean for the CAA and how it will affect the way we work and how we regulate is a crucial part of…
The UK Civil Aviation Authority, in partnership with Baringa and QinetiQ, is hosting virtual workshops in February to discuss Electronic Conspicuity (EC) device use. The sessions will look at how EC is used to detect airborne threats and how decisions are made to avoid airborne collisions. They are looking for volunteers who are operationally qualified users from…
During the CAA Finance Service Forum on 8 December 2023 and covering among other matters the “FY2024/25 Charging Consultation Proposals”, the CAA introduced a proposal for “a further new activity price increase of 3.0% across our safety schemes, providing a contribution to the CAA’s role in enabling innovation in the sector, particularly Future Flight which…
The CAA are consulting on aerodrome design where vertiports or areas for VTOL aircraft operations differ from that of traditional aerodromes. Comments from this consultation will inform their final design proposals that will form the requirements to supplement: The CAA defines a vertiport as a type of aerodrome or operating site that is used or…
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…
Join Mike Turner, Cloud Architect at Zenotech on The SafeZone project is in full flight with an increasing number of successful trials. SafeZone is part of the Future Flight Challenge to position the UK as a leader in the third aviation revolution. With the initial project partners, Flare Bright, Zenotech’s project is designed to further…
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has launched a regulatory sandbox to help support the development for the integration of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) into UK Airspace. Their intention is that the integrated Concepts of Operation (ConOps) be trialled by appropriate industry stakeholders to support the ongoing development of CAA policy and understanding for UAS flights…
Drones are catalysts for positive change, and this animation highlights some of their benefits. Enter Skyway, the UK’s drone superhighway, unlocking the potential of Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations safely. Project Skyway’s dedicated team has been working hard in recent months, creating the necessary infrastructure and technological advancements that lay the foundation for…
Innovators in aviation will develop their clever ideas between now and next spring with the help of Connected Places Catapult. Ten specialist companies have been welcomed onto the Future of Air Mobility accelerator, a six month programme designed to trial disruptive new innovations in the aviation sector. Connected Places Catapult will support the small to…