Details: June 14, 2023, 9:30-10:30am Location: Onward, 4 Millbank, SW1P 3JA By 2030 there could be more than 920,000 commercial drones flying over the UK. This new technology could enhance public transport safety, search and rescue, utilities inspections and stockpile auditing with the potential to contribute over £40 billion and around 650,000 jobs to the…
True Beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) will take off when technologies that make this possible come at an acceptable size, weight, power and cost (SWAP-C). The toughest technological challenge on the way to UAV autonomy is last resort tactical airspace deconfliction by means of onboard sensing, also known as Detect and Avoid (DAA). Join us to…
The CAA has published a new, quick-read guide on Airspace Modernisation Strategy, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable aviation. Discover how their strategy will shape the skies of the future, and deliver quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys. For more information: CAP 2547 The document covers the following areas: 7 June 2023
Innovate UK is pleased to announce the establishment of the Future Flight Community Integration Group, a collaborative initiative driven by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Flight Challenge. The Future Flight Community Integration Group comprises a diverse range of members, including representatives from central and local government, industry, academia, end users, and an accessibility…
Great news for the UK’s General Aviation and Unmanned Aircraft Systems communities! The Department for Transport is now funding the Electronic Conspicuity (EC) Rebate Scheme until 31st March 2024. Electronic Conspicuity (EC) technology promotes airspace safety by enabling pilots and drone users to identify nearby aircraft and avoid collisions. This involves devices on planes and drones…
The UK CAA Innovation team have been busy again, developing some useful guidance for innovators. 1. CAP2537 provides a short information notice on the UK CAA approach for #certification of #eVTOL aircraft. www.caa.co.uk/CAP2537 2. CAP2538 describes the considerations for Aerodromes and Vertiports planning to operate Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft (VTOL) www.caa.co.uk/CAP2538 3. CAP2539 guides the Advanced Air Mobility industry on…
Cyberhawk, world leader in visual data management, adopts Intelligent Energy’s IE-SOAR™ fuel cells to offer customers better quality data and increased operational efficiency. Cyberhawk delivers end-to-end capabilities to their customers around the globe spanning data collection, democratisation of imagery and operational insights via analytics. Over 5,000 project managers around the globe rely on their flagship software…
MGI Engineering CEO Mike Gascoyne and one of the Mosquito drones (Credit: MGI Engineering) Formula One specialist MGI Engineering has revealed two cargo drone technology demonstrators, using its motorsport mindset to tackle challenges in the sector. The Mosquito UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) were unveiled by the Oxfordshire firm today (19 April) at the eVTOL Insights’ London Conference….
