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Omnidrome Research & Innovation Centre at Royal Holloway – Welcoming Drone Industry Partners

Omnidrome Research & Innovation Centre at Royal Holloway welcomes drone industry partners by offering a dedicated facility for indoor and outdoor drone testing, as well as a venue for training providers to host on-site programmes. The centre also supports advanced R&D, education, and knowledge exchange in drones, robotics, and autonomous vehicles across air, land, and water.

The Omnidrome features a purpose-built indoor hangar (25m x 35m x 10m), providing a controlled environment for testing experimental drones and robotics. Planned upgrades include a camera tracking system for flight analytics and indoor GPS signal repeaters. The Centre has a diverse range of aerial drones, tracked and wheeled robots, floating and submersible systems, and an array of advanced sensors, robotics and supporting equipment.

It is also home to the Pixkit autonomous vehicle development platform, the only one of its kind in the UK. The centre has a specialised support vehicle for transporting drone and robotic equipment, doubling as a mobile command and operations centre.

Omnidrome brings together specialists in drone technology, AI, cybersecurity, and geospatial analysis of natural and man-made environments. The Centre is welcoming opportunities to explore partnerships with academia, government, and industry, including joint research bids, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and student project opportunities addressing real-world challenges and implementations.

Located at Royal Holloway, University of London, Omnidrome is easily accessible – just 40 minutes by train from central London and seven miles from Heathrow Airport, with excellent road connections for convenient travel.

Download the Omnidrome Leaflet here & Visit the Omnidrome Research & Innovation Centre at Royal Holloway here

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Drones in Academia

5 March 2025

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GEO Business 2025: Network, Exhibit & Speak at the UK’s Geospatial Event – 4-5 June

Mark your calendars! GEO Business 2025 is returning on 4-5 June 2025 at ExCeL London, bringing together 4300+ visitors and professionals from across the geospatial sector. This key industry event is an opportunity to explore the latest innovations, engage with sector leaders, and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of geospatial technology and services.

With a strong focus on practical applications and real-world case studies, GEO Business provides an excellent platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and business development.

Come Say ‘Hello’ at Stand G90 – It’ll be great to see you!

ARPAS-UK will be at Stand G90 this year, where we’ll be on hand to discuss our work supporting the commercial drone industry. We welcome members, partners, and professionals to visit us, learn more about our work, and explore how we can collaborate to help advance the industry.

Why Attend GEO Business 2025?

GEO Business is more than just an event – it’s a focal point for professionals working with geospatial data, technology, and solutions. Whether you’re attending, speaking, or exhibiting, this is an opportunity to stay informed, make connections, and position yourself at the forefront of industry advancements.

Speak at GEO Business 2025?

How about speaking at this year’s GEO Business? We’re encouraging our members to apply to take part. This is a great opportunity to share knowledge, showcase innovations, gain further exposure of your work and engage with a wider professional audience.

Speaking proposals must be submitted by 28 February – for a list of Topics of Interest and to submit your proposal, click here to read more on Speaking at GEO Business

Thinking About Exhibiting?

For businesses looking to expand their reach, exhibiting at GEO Business offers direct access to industry leaders, potential clients, and key decision-makers. This is a great way to highlight your products and services to an engaged audience.

Find out more about exhibiting here: Exhibit at GEO Business

We look forward to seeing you there!

Find out about more Trade Shows & Events taking place this year
See Our 2025 list here – Members Only Access

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Review of the GeoBusiness Show 2024

Overview

The GeoBusiness Trade Show 2024 was a remarkable event, showcasing the latest advancements and innovations in the geospatial industry. ARPAS-UK was proud to have a prominent presence at the show, with a dedicated stall that attracted significant attention from industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. The event provided an excellent platform for our members to network, share knowledge, and demonstrate their expertise. We estimate that a whopping 34/110 exhibitors were drone related or had drones involved in their organisation.

Our Stall

The ARPAS-UK stall was a hub of activity throughout the trade show. We engaged with numerous attendees, discussing the latest trends and developments in the drone industry. The interest in our stall highlighted the growing importance and recognition of ARPAS-UK in the geospatial sector.

Member Participation

Many of our members took the opportunity to present their work and share insights during the trade show. Notable presentations included:

InView Assets: Delivered an engaging talk on their latest projects and technological advancements.
VantageUAV: Shared valuable insights into their operations and future plans.
Keith Bennett from the College of Policing: Provided an intriguing perspective on the use of drones in law enforcement.
Sellafield: Discussed their innovative applications of drone technology.
Ajuno: Highlighted their recent achievements and contributions to the industry.

Special Guests and Networking

We were thrilled to welcome several distinguished guests and industry leaders to our stall, fostering valuable connections and collaborations. Some of the notable attendees included:

Trendspek Team: Came along to greet and interact with our team.
DroneDesk: Dorian Ellis engaged in insightful discussions on industry trends.
PwC: Craig Roberts shared his expertise and perspectives on the future of drone technology.

Exhibitors at the Show

Several of our associated members and partners had their stands and were exhibitors at the trade show, contributing to the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere:

LMCL: Adrian Wilkinson presented innovative ideas and explored potential collaborations.
JBUAS: Jonathan Brindley discussed future prospects and industry advancements.
AirBorne Robotics: Showcased their cutting-edge technology and developments.
Drone Pilot Academy: Interacted with our members, sharing experiences and knowledge.
COPTRZ: Engaged in meaningful discussions and demonstrated their expertise.
AETHA: Displayed state of the art technology and shared their knowledge.

Highlight of the Expo

Our enterprise member ESRI, held a beautiful and centrally located stand that became a focal point of the Expo. Their stand not only highlighted their contributions to the industry but also underscored the importance of geospatial intelligence and innovation.

Conclusion

The GeoBusiness Show 2024 was a tremendous success for ARPAS-UK. Our active participation, engaging stall, and the presence of our esteemed members and guests significantly enhanced our visibility and influence in the geospatial industry. We look forward to continuing these valuable interactions and collaborations in the future, driving innovation and growth within the drone sector.

Thank you to all our members and guests who made this event a success. We eagerly anticipate next year’s GeoBusiness Show and the exciting opportunities it will bring.

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June 2024

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ARPAS-UK to exhibit at GeoBusiness: 17-18 May 2023

ARPAS-UK is delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at GeoBusiness 2023.

We’re much looking forward to seeing Members, Prospective Members and those wanting to know more about how the drone industry operates in the Geospatial world at GeoBusiness. The event will be on May 17-18, 2023, at ExCel, London, co-located with Digital Construction Week. Come along and see both shows!

The show will be of particular interest to anyone working in the geospatial industry: surveyors, construction, local authorities, planners, drone related businesses and is THE place for highly informative talks, great discussions and tips on what is coming soon. Help make it even better!

200+ supplies & service providers of geospatial technology
3000+ trade visitors from over 55 countries
inspiring keynote and seminar programme by leading industry experts
almost 100 hands-on demonstrations of the latest in geospatial
and that’s just GeoBusiness – don’t forget Digital Construction Week too!

So, do you have something geospatial to say, a new product to launch, an insight that you want to share? Please get in touch with us via [email protected] We are gathering speaker information for the show.

We also have a 10% discount available for new exhibitors to the show. Get in touch for more details.

25 Jan 2023

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GeoBusiness 18-19 May 2022

We’re much looking forward to seeing Members, Prospective Members and those wanting to know more about how the drone industry operates in the Geospatial world at GeoBusiness 2022. The event will be at ExCel, London, co-located with Digital Construction Week. Come along and see both shows!

200+ supplies & service providers of geospatial technology
3000+ trade visitors from over 55 countries
inspiring keynote and seminar programme by leading industry experts
almost 100 hands-on demonstrations of the latest in geospatial
and that’s just GeoBusiness – don’t forget Digital Construction Week too!

We will be on stand GA7 near the entrance: pop by, say hello, let us know what you enjoy at the show, and join us for a social drink after the show on Day 1.

Here are a few useful links to help plan your day –

Programme:

Exhibitor List:

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GeoBusiness

Geospatial technology: shaping the future

GEO Business is the UK’s largest geospatial event designed for everyone involved in the gathering, storing, processing and delivery of geospatial information

We can’t wait to bring the geospatial profession together again 18-19 May at ExCeL London for what is likely to be the most important event in many years.

200+ suppliers and service providers of geospatial technology
3000+ trade visitors from over 55 countries
Inspiring keynote and seminar programme by leading industry experts
Almost 100 hands-on demonstrations of the latest in geospatial

Tickets are FREE: Register now.

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Geospatial Commission announces transport innovation competition winners

The Commission in partnership with Innovate UK are funding 28 winners of their £2 million transport location data competition to support the future of mobility for the UK.

The Geospatial Commission in partnership with Innovate UK are funding 28 winners of their £2 million transport location data competition which looks at how location data can spark innovation and support the future of mobility for the United Kingdom. The winners have been awarded funding of up to £75k across four themes of mobility as a service, active travel, supply chains and boosting capacity.

Smarter mobility solutions, underpinned by location data, will enable us to make the most of our transport networks by boosting capacity, reducing environmental impacts and decreasing travel times.

Winners across the four themes will develop feasibility studies to help create geospatial solutions to our transport challenges and support the future of mobility.

Mobility as a service – to help better integration of transport types.
Active travel – creating safer ways to enable active travel.
Supply chains – helping better distribution, storage and delivery.
Boosting capacity – increasing efficiency of transport networks.

In the Supply Chains category, three UAV related companies were successful:

Addresscloud Limited – A national suitability map of unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAV) landing sites for every address in Great Britain.

ARPAS-UK Member, Flock Limited – Development of its real-time risk assessment and insurance technology to larger and more complex fleets of drones, including last-mile delivery drones, with an ambition to support a dramatic reinvention of global logistics and supply chains.

Hydrosurv Unmanned Survey UK Limited – Using Earth Observation to provide better data to port authorities towards assisted seaport autonomy.

Minister for the Cabinet Office, Lord True CBE, said:

These innovative location data winners will help the government unlock £2 billion of economic value in our transport sector to improve services, enabling the efficient delivery of new networks and transport corridors connecting people to the jobs they need, the goods and services they want, and the places they want to go.

Transport Minister Rachel Maclean said:

From creating safer ways for people to travel, to improving our supply chains and delivery, data is key for innovation in transport to prosper. I’m excited to see how the winners of this competition can change how we travel in the future, making our journeys easier, cleaner and more efficient.

InnovateUK’s Deputy Executive Chair and Chief Business Officer, Simon Edmunds, added

I am delighted that Innovate UK is delivering this exciting competition on behalf of the Geospatial Commission. There is clear demand for innovative geospatial technologies to solve transport challenges and we are utilising the proven Small Business Research Initiative process to bring together challenge owners and innovators to deliver novel solutions. We had a very high response to the competition which was staggering and demonstrates the appetite for innovation in this area.

7th January 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/geospatial-commission-announces-transport-innovation-competition-winners