Drone claims can come in all shapes and sizes and can occur due to a variety of different reasons. Although we are always on hand to handle your claim in the most efficient and effective way possible, we understand that you would like to reduce the likelihood of an incident happening to a minimum. Below…
Commercial UAV Expo Europe is the leading trade fair and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS throughout Europe and internationally. Industries covered include Process, Power & Utilities; Civil Infrastructure; Construction; Aggregates & Mining; Surveying & Mapping; Public Safety and Security; and Precision Agriculture. The conference programme addresses such topics as the…
The future ofARPAS-UK member Snowdonia Aerospace Centre at Llanbedr Airfield has been safeguarded following its allocation by the Snowdonia National Park Authority (SNPA) in the recently adopted Eryri Local Development Plan covering the period to 2031. Formal adoption of the Local Plan protects the airfield’s ongoing use and supports the future development of the site…
George Rusu, who was reportedly arrested for flying a drone near Heathrow airport, was found to be flying a model aircraft 500 metres from the perimeter fence, a court heard on Tuesday. The news follows initial reports that the man was arrested for flying a drone near to the airport just days after the Gatwick…
The number of construction companies using drone technology in the UK and Ireland has increased significantly, although more advanced digital/reality capture outputs continue to be underutilised According to a survey by ProDroneWorx, the use of digital/reality capture information from drone technology continues to increase in the UK and Irish construction industries, with 52% of respondents now…
A new DfT research and development project led by the Transport Systems Catapult will lay the ground work for a safe working environment for commercial drone use in the UK, enabling safe sharing of airspace with traditional aircraft and beyond line of sight operations of drones. The project will explore a future Unmanned Aerial Vehicle…
Statement on further action the government is taking on the use of drones. Published 8 January 2019 From: Department for Transport, Home Office, Ministry of Defence, and The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP Delivered on: 7 January 2019 I should like to make a statement about the action the government are taking on our future policy on drones….
New legislation will give police officers the power to land drones, search premises and seize drones and will require users to produce the proper documentation. Published 7 January 2019 From: Department for Transport and Baroness Sugg CBE police to be given additional powers to land, seize and search drones government to work on expanded use of technology…
In a global first for the network, PwC UK has undertaken a stock count audit using a drone, as part of a wider drive to harness emerging technologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency and transform the audit process. Hemione Hudson, head of assurance at PwC, commented: “Technology is an enabler for positive change and…