UK Implements No-Fly Zones Around Prisons to Combat Smuggling via Drones In a significant move to counter the rising threat of contraband smuggling into prisons, the UK government has introduced new regulations establishing 400-meter drone 'no-fly zones' around prison facilities. The announcement, detailed in a UK government press release dated January 25, 2024, aims to … [Read more...] about UK Government Implements No-Fly Zones Around Prisons to Combat Contraband Smuggling via Drones
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UK Government Announces New Counter Drone Strategy
It's fair to say that the UK has a drone problem. Long before the chaos at Gatwick airport in December 2018, weekly news stories reported on 'near misses' from all over the country. Across much of the media, it's been portrayed as only a matter of time until a deadly, catastrophic air disaster occurs as a result of a drone. In some ways, this regular bout of hysteria laid … [Read more...] about UK Government Announces New Counter Drone Strategy
25 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes: Airbus’ Solar-Powered Drone Completes Record Maiden Flight
Airbus has announced the smooth landing and world record flight of the first production aircraft of its Zephyr programme, the Zephyr S HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite). The solar-powered drone took off on July 11th in Arizona and landed over 25 days later. Airbus said in a statement that "This maiden flight of the solar-powered Zephyr S proves the system's capabilities … [Read more...] about 25 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes: Airbus’ Solar-Powered Drone Completes Record Maiden Flight
UK Government Weighing Up Drone Ban For Children
The UK's Drone Bill is still going through the motions in parliament. The latest proposal from the Department for Transport would ban children from owning drones weighing more than 250g (0.55lb). They would only be allowed to fly devices heavier than that, according to the proposal, if the drone in question was owned and registered by an adult. The move, reported by the … [Read more...] about UK Government Weighing Up Drone Ban For Children
UK Government: Drone Pilots Must Register and Pass Safety Tests
The UK Government has moved to ease the fears of airline pilots and airport officials by placing new restrictions on drone use. The new laws come in the form of an amendment to the 2016 Air Navigation Order. There are four main headlines from the amendment. First and second, the amendment will restrict all drones from flying above 400 feet and within 1 kilometre of airport … [Read more...] about UK Government: Drone Pilots Must Register and Pass Safety Tests
