Future of Flight
UK CAA

CAA: New study on Electronic Conspicuity published by aviation regulator

At a glance New research shows there are untapped benefits of Electronic Conspicuity devices in light aircraft, which is vital to help avoid mid-air collisions and situations where air safety is threatened, known as Airprox. A report published by the UK Civil Aviation Authority today [16 November 2023] has looked at the importance of technology used…

Webinar: Drones and Electric Air Taxis- The Impact on Councils & Local Authorities

As cities and communities embrace a rapidly evolving future, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) are becoming more than just buzzwords. These are transformative technologies with profound implications for local governance. ARPAS-UK, in a pioneering collaboration with AAM4GOV, presents an enlightening online webinar tailored especially for local authority and council members. Dive…

BVLOS SIG

BVLOS Risk Quantification Courses: NOW OPEN

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…

Is your council ready for the growth of drones and air taxis?

AAM4Gov, the AAM Academy for UK City and Local Governments has launched the first on-line courses to support UK local authorities engage with the drone and advanced air mobility industries to save lives, improve delivery of council services and reduce carbon emissions whilst also ensuring communities are protected from illegal and inconsiderate use of drones….

UK CAA

BVLOS Sandbox Trials to make BVLOS an Everyday Reality

Six projects have been chosen for trials under a UK Civil Aviation Authority scheme that will help make beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights an everyday reality. Among those included are schemes that involve medical drone deliveries, energy infrastructure, and ‘sky highways’. The UK Civil Aviation Authority invited organisations to bid to participate…

DrSUIT: Drone Swarm for Uncrewed Inspection of Offshore Wind Turbines Webinar: WATCH AGAIN

The remarkable advancement in UAVs has firmly established itself as a pivotal enabler across the commercial landscape and is poised to revolutionise the energy sector. UAVs have proven to be instrumental in streamlining a wide range of operations that would otherwise be prohibitively expensive, labour-intensive and typically constitute a safety risk. Dr-SUIT offers a suite…

ICAO call for papers on AAM

The Global Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Academic Paper Competition offers a platform for university students from around the world to showcase their groundbreaking ideas, research, and insights within the realm of AAM. This competition seeks to engage students in exploring various aspects of AAM, including, but not limited to, technology, safety, regulation, urban planning, legal…

BVLOS Risk Quantification Workshops

We’re excited to announce our upcoming 2-day BVLOS risk quantification workshops, designed to support enabling BVLOS flights at a large scale in the UK. This exclusive opportunity will cover the intricacies of risk quantification in the context of SORA and beyond. However, we can’t finalise the details without YOUR input. Please take a moment to…