BSI issued its first iteration of the BSI Future Flight Vocabulary Standard. Make it yours and take it to the next level by commenting on the BSI dedicated webportal: REGISTER AND COMMENT HERE. Consultation closes on 13 October (originally 30 September). And why not join the BSI Standard Hub Community? You will have access 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…
CPD overview: Earlier this year, uAvionix, Skylift and and British Telecom successfully conducted demonstration flights using uAvionix’s SkyLine cloud-based command and control (C2) system communicating over C-Band and LTE. The flights achieved two UK firsts for UAS operations; operational Command and Non-Payload Communications (CNPC) C2 systems using C-Band and LTE via BT’s Drone SIM and secondly the transmission…
A pilotless plane has flown on and off a Royal Navy aircraft carrier for the first time. The W Autonomous Systems (WAS) drone flew from the Lizard Peninsula and on to the deck of HMS Prince of Wales off the Cornish coast, delivered supplies, then flew back in a milestone flight which points the way…
The announcement about the “Closing the skills gap” cohort joining the UK Research and Innovation Future Flight Challenge on august 8th, 2023, is a significant development in addressing the skills gaps in the UK’s aviation and aerospace sector, particularly in future flight services and technologies. Here’s a breakdown of the key points from the announcement:…
In the dynamic world of drone technology and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), innovation is the driving force behind the future of aviation. The National Drone Innovation Gateway (NDIG) is a groundbreaking initiative led by Cranfield University, in collaboration with Neuron Innovations and Ebeni, designed to propel innovators and businesses into the forefront of the UK…
Involved in Future Flight or enabling technologies? Innovate UK KTN is offering SMEs and start-ups the chance to participate in a bespoke programme of workshops and mentoring to help secure investment in your company. Part of the UK Research and Innovation Future Flight Challenge, this 10-week programme, led by leading global aerospace start-up accelerator Starburst…
TTP plc, a leading technology developer, has announced the debut of Gotonomi at the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas. With the goal of introducing innovative solutions to the market, Gotonomi is poised to offer compact satellite terminals as flight trial development kits for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These terminals, developed in collaboration with…
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) wants to extend its technological horizons. This involves a strategic market engagement initiative, focusing on sub 25kg Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and associated equipment. This forward-looking approach aims to harness the potential of emerging technologies to bolster law enforcement efforts. Technical Details and SubmissionsInterested parties should respond to the market…
