Stratospheric Platforms and Cambridge Consultants have announced that they plan to beam 5G signals to the public via drones that can stay airborne for nine days at a time, with the ability co over the whole of the UK with about 60 drones. The two UK firms want… Read More
Although within the UK it is not currently a legal requirement for recreational drone operators to obtain drone insurance, there are many reasons as to why hobbyist pilots may wish to consider purchasing a policy. Here are our top ten reasons below… Public Liability Insurance Public Liability insurance covers you… Read More
The utilisation of drone technology for inspecting offshore oil and gas assets has grown massively over the last decade and is predicted by Research and Markets to grow by a further 60% over the next five years. Companies are embracing the benefits of drone inspection, in comparison to… Read More
Specially adapted drones, developed by an international team involving scientists from the University of Cambridge, are transforming how we forecast eruptions by allowing close-range measurements of previously inaccessible and hazardous volcanoes. The drones could help local communities monitor nearby volcanoes and forecast future eruptions. Their measurements could also… Read More
Coverdrone have now been working with Drone SAR for lost dogs for 6 months. We are always looking to support any organisation that utilise drones in a positive way to benefit society. So it’s with great pride that we send you a reminder about this organisation in case you… Read More
Today is the official launch of Airwards: a unifying global accreditation scheme recognising best practice drone work. This digital awards scheme will champion a wide range of UAV work which is positively advancing human capabilities. Launching in association with ARPAS-UK, and covering more than 20 different disciplines, Airwards… Read More
A medical drone delivery service that makes it possible to carry Covid-19 samples, test kits and personal protective equipment between hospitals has been backed by the UK Space Agency. Apian, an organisation that was founded by NHS staff as part of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, aims to establish… Read More
The National Police Air Service (NPAS), in partnership with Israel-based international defence electronics company Elbit Systems, have conducted an initial evaluation of remotely piloted aircraft technology, in order to explore how drones may be able to be used to deliver public safety in support of the police forces… Read More
The UK government has agreed to invest in the development of a Drone Port at Montrose in Scotland, setting aside £5.6 million out of the £26.5 million Angus Fund to promote North Angus and Montrose as a clean growth zone where new technologies can be used to improve energy efficiency. Read More
Everdrone, a Swedish drone technology developer, announced earlier this week that it has been approved for its first patent by the European Patent Office (EPO). The latest patented technology focuses on the combination of vision technology with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to allow drones to fly safely and… Read More
There are a number of reasons why we need to reforest Planet Earth. Less than one fifth of the Earth’s original forests have survived the rise of the human race since the last glaciation. The biggest effect from loss of forests is loss of habitat and the resultant loss of… Read More
The Thames Valley to the west of London will be the site of what is expected to be the world’s first commercial ‘super-highway’ drone corridor in open and unrestricted airspace according to plans submitted to the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority. Operated and managed by Altitude Angel, the… Read More