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Grey Arrows Drone Club Extends Insurance to Commercial Drone Operations

ARPAS-UK member Grey Arrows Drone Club is pleased to announce that its Gold Membership now includes full Public Liability Insurance (PLI) cover for commercial drone operations, in addition to existing recreational use.

This enhancement marks a significant step forward in the club’s continued commitment to supporting the UK drone community with meaningful, practical benefits.

Gold Members are now covered by £5,000,000 of Public Liability Insurance, whether flying recreationally or conducting small-scale commercial work. This includes, but is not limited to, roof inspections, real estate photography, aerial filming, and other side-gig operations – providing peace of mind and legal protection for members who generate up to £15,000 per year from drone-related activities.

The policy is EC Regulation 785/2004 compliant, ensuring it meets the required standards for commercial drone operations within the UK.

Gold Membership remains just £25 per year, offering members an unmatched range of benefits – now including dual-use insurance cover.

About Grey Arrows Drone Club:

Grey Arrows Drone Club is the UK’s leading club for drone enthusiasts. Through it platform, Drone Scene, members can access an interactive map of flight information, airspace restrictions, planning tools, and now comprehensive insurance protection for both recreational and commercial drone operations.

Get in touch with the Grey Arrows Drone Club for more information.

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Drone Related Jobs as at 24 April 2025

Disclaimer: All jobs posted here are from LinkedIn and other job sites including member and non-member organizations. Drone related jobs

Sky-Futures

Sky-Futures is looking to recruit Remote Pilots with telecomms and/or offshore oil & gas experience.

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Network Rail

Network Rail are recruiting a National Drone Manager.

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Malloy Aeronautics

Malloy Aeronautics is looking to recruit a Software Engineering Manager.

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Marble

Marble is looking to recruit a UAV Engineer – Generalist.

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Callen-Lenz

Callen-Lenz is looking to recruit multiple roles, including a UAV Programme Training Manager.

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24 April 2025

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Drones in Action: Fire & Rescue

Drones in Action End User Stories:

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and the London Fire Brigade are using drones to enhance firefighting and emergency response.

Drones provide real-time aerial views for hotspot detection, hazard identification, and search and rescue, improving situational awareness and resource deployment. Within the first six weeks of implementation, drone-enhanced missions contributed to saving a life, demonstrating their immediate impact.

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Read our most recent Drones in Action Report in full

The report explores how drones are transforming industries – from asset inspection and precision agriculture to complex oil and gas infrastructures – enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability across sectors. We update every 6 months.

Learn more about Shropshire Fire & Rescue

Learn more about London Fire Brigade

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Innovation Insurance Facility launched by Apollo and Moonrock

Apollo, the innovation inspired insurance platform, and Moonrock, the leading managing general agent specialising in drone insurance, today announce the launch of a new drone, eVTOL and Aviation innovation insurance facility.

The facility will provide liability coverage of up to $100m and property damage cover of up to $22.5m. Led by capacity from Apollo, follow-on capacity will be provided by AEGIS London, AXIS, Beazley, Helvetia, Munich Re and IQUW, while Moonrock will underwrite and distribute the product to brokers. The pioneering insurance facility is tailored to protect complex operations involving anything from single drones to larger fleets and to meet the demand in eVTOL and other areas of innovation in Aviation.

Martin Jackson, Class Leader, Aviation, Apollo Insurance: “It was clear there was a need for a meaningful and targeted solution in the market to offer larger limits for complex drones and eVTOL operators, as well as propositions for increasing areas of innovation. Given Apollo’s emphasis on providing and developing innovative and tailored solutions for our clients, we are very excited to expand our relationship further with Moonrock, alongside AEGIS London, AXIS, Beazley, Helvetia, IQUW and others to introduce this new facility. We are looking forward to our continued collaboration and partnership with the team at Moonrock.”

Simon RitterbandFounder and Managing Director: “This partnership marks a groundbreaking leap forward for the drone insurance industry, unlocking new opportunities for projects that have historically struggled to find coverage. We are now able to insure more complex drone operations such as those utilising cutting-edge, high-value equipment, ensuring comprehensive protection against property damage and liability claims. We’re also excited because the facility provides the opportunity to support the rapidly expanding field of drone passenger services, or eVTOL. This revolutionary sector is poised for explosive growth, and with this innovative solution, we’re positioning ourselves ahead of the curve and ready to lead the way into the future of flight.”

About Apollo  

Apollo is an innovation inspired insurance platform offering data-driven and creative solutions to a wide variety of risks.

We provide high quality products and services to clients, brokers, and capital partners at Lloyd’s, enabling a resilient and sustainable world.  We offer insurance products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy & Transportation, Specialty, Reinsurance, as well as Smart Follow and digital & embedded risk programmes.

Our expertise and unique Apollo ecosystem give our Platform Partners the best chance of success through the Lloyd’s new entrant process to the delivery of their long-term strategy.  We invest in true partnership and innovation driven experiences unlike anyone else.

About Moonrock Drone Insurance

Moonrock Drone Insurance has established itself as a premier Managing General Agent (MGA), recognised as a leading authority in drone and eVTOL insurance. We are committed to delivering high-quality products, exceptional service, and unparalleled expertise through a data-driven approach to underwriting, pricing, and product innovation.

Our unique Knowledge Hub provides industry news on technology, regulation, and other relevant information, ensuring that policyholders remain informed about the latest developments in the drone sector. Additionally, the hub offers brokers the opportunity to share specialised industry knowledge with clients engaged in this rapidly evolving market.

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22 April 2025

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CAA: CAP3098: Guidance on Cyber Safety Objectives for Specific Category Operations
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Drones in Action: Live Flare Stack Offshore Inspection

Drones in Action End User Stories:

Traditional inspections of live flare stacks offshore require shutting down operations which can cost up to £4 million per day and are hazardous due to extreme heights and heat.

Drones are now being employed by companies for offshore inspections, enabling pilots to operate safely from shore while drones perform complex data collection tasks over the sea.

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Learn more about Coptrz

Learn more about Innovair

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Read our most recent Drones in Action Report in full

The report explores how drones are transforming industries – from asset inspection and precision agriculture to complex oil and gas infrastructures – enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability across sectors. We update every 6 months.

Drones in Energy, Utility & Infrastructure Inspection

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Drone Related Jobs as at 14 April 2025

Disclaimer: All jobs posted here are from LinkedIn and other job sites including member and non-member organizations. Drone related jobs.

Skybound Rescuer

Skybound Rescuer are looking to recruit a Co-ordinator (BVLOS Remote Pilot).

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Tekever

Tekever is recruiting a UAV Avionics Technician.

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Consortiq

Consortiq is recruiting a UAV Training Manager.

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UK Air Comms

UK AirComms is recruiting a Telecom Drone Pilot.

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Air Control Entech

Air Control Entech is recruiting a UAV & Robotics Applications Pilot.

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Oakmont Consulting

Oakmont Consulting is recruiting a UAS / Safety Pilot.

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BAE Systems

BAE Systems Submarines are looking to recruit Drone Operators.

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SORA Aviation

SORA Aviation is looking to recruit a Senior Stress Engineer.

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14 April 2025

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CAA Call for Insights – AI in Aerospace

The CAA’s Strategy for Regulating AI in Aerospace aims to enable the sector to benefit from this transformative technology.

The CAA is inviting stakeholders to provide their insights on the AI use cases being explored across the aerospace sector, to help shape regulatory requirements for the safe deployment of AI and advanced automation in aerospace.

Through this survey, the CAA seeks to understand:

  • What AI systems is the industry exploring or developing?
  • What are the systems’ characteristics and capabilities?
  • What is the systems’ technology readiness level?
  • What are the key development milestones and respective timelines?
  • What are the key regulatory challenges?

In addition to the above, the CAA has also published a guide which explains how they continue to protect consumers as aviation adopts AI.

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11 April 2025

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Drones in Action: Site Security Management

Drones in Action End User Stories:

The key challenge at Dovecote Park and Severn Trent Water was the inefficiency and safety risks associated with manual security patrols and inspections, particularly in high-risk areas. Additionally, there was a pressing need to enhance security coverage, reduce operational time, and lower the carbon footprint in site management activities.

By integrating automated drone surveillance, security patrols became three times faster across a 13-acre site. Drones provided real-time monitoring with thermal cameras, reducing reliance on manual inspections, improving safety, and lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.

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Coptrz – An ARPAS-UK member

Severn Trent Water – An ARPAS-UK member

Read our most recent Drones in Action Report in full

The report explores how drones are transforming industries – from asset inspection and precision agriculture to complex oil and gas infrastructures – enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability across sectors. We update every 6 months.

Drones in Energy, Utility & Infrastructure Inspection

Drones in Construction, Mapping & Surveying