Windracers among companies recognized as UK moves to scale routine drone operations and advanced air mobility The UK government has announced nearly £50 million in funding to support drone operations and advanced air mobility, highlighting a growing push to move autonomous aviation into routine use across the country. The funding package, published by the UK Department for … [Read more...] about UK Government Backs Drone Expansion with £50 Million Investment
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UK Drone Rules Overhaul: Mandatory Theory Tests and IDs From 2026
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has restructured how people must prepare to fly drones and model aircraft outdoors, with new requirements coming into force on January 1, 2026. These changes are designed to raise safety awareness and ensure accountability among drone pilots as recreational and commercial use grows. What the Rules Are Under the updated framework, … [Read more...] about UK Drone Rules Overhaul: Mandatory Theory Tests and IDs From 2026
National Grid Announces New Drone Inspection System in Partnership with Sees.Ai
British power provider National Grid has launched the world’s first centralized, autonomous aerial inspection capability for electricity infrastructure. This marks a major milestone in its digital journey and the UK’s energy transition. The deployment of sees.ai's technology, following a four-year innovation programme, marks the transition from R&D to business-as-usual … [Read more...] about National Grid Announces New Drone Inspection System in Partnership with Sees.Ai
NHS to Begin Drone Delivery of Blood Samples Between London Hospitals
Wing and Apian Partner to Improve Medical Logistics and Patient Care The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) is preparing to launch a new initiative that will use drones to transport blood samples between two central London hospitals. The initiative, developed in partnership with Wing and Apian, aims to enhance patient care by optimizing hospital logistics through … [Read more...] about NHS to Begin Drone Delivery of Blood Samples Between London Hospitals
BVLOS Flight in the UK Moves Forward with New Drone Trials
Drone Trials Support BVLOS in the UK by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The UK Civil Aviation authority recently announced six new drone trials designed to bring BVLOS drone operations closer to broad release, inviting several organizations to participate in their new innovation sandbox. The selected projects include medical drone deliveries, energy infrastructure … [Read more...] about BVLOS Flight in the UK Moves Forward with New Drone Trials
