Medical delivery drones will carry supplies and equipment to a remote British isle under a COVID-19 trial program. Last week, UK transport secretary Grant Shapps gave the green light to launch medical delivery drones to St Mary’s Hospital near Newport on the Isle of Wight. “Earlier this year, we awarded £28 million ($35 million) to Southampton and Portsmouth to develop a … [Read more...] about UK Trials Medical Delivery Drones for COVID-19 Supply Runs
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The UK’s New Drone Registration & Education Scheme: Everything You Need to Know
The registration deadline has now passed for drone pilots in the UK. As of November 30th, the CAA's registration and education scheme is mandatory. The new rules apply to drones and model aircraft that weigh between 250g and 20kg and are used outdoors. Drone owners must visit Register-drones.caa.co.uk to register their aircraft. Registering your drone in the UK There are … [Read more...] about The UK’s New Drone Registration & Education Scheme: Everything You Need to Know
UK CAA Makes Changes to Drone & Model Aircraft Registration Scheme
In the summer of 2018, the UK Government set in motion plans to ensure that all drone pilots register and pass safety tests. Then, in April this year, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published a consultation document that outlined the scheme in more detail. Included was an annual fee from drone and model aircraft pilots whose aircraft weigh over 250 grams. This would … [Read more...] about UK CAA Makes Changes to Drone & Model Aircraft Registration Scheme
UK Coastguard Invites Bids From Drone Specialists for £990k Contract
The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is inviting bids for a pilot program that will explore how the adoption of drone technology could assist rescue missions, maritime inspections and more. The £990,000 tender was published last week and the contract is set to start in September. The priorities of the UK Coastguard are to use the demonstration and development … [Read more...] about UK Coastguard Invites Bids From Drone Specialists for £990k Contract
DJI Partner Heliguy Awarded Contract With Major UK Rail Operator
UK-based Heliguy, one of DJI’s largest European enterprise partners and distributors, has been awarded a nationwide contract with Network Rail as part of a drone services framework worth up to £2.6million. Heliguy will supply, maintain, repair and service Network Rail’s drones, as well as delivering training courses to the infrastructure group’s team of in-house pilots. … [Read more...] about DJI Partner Heliguy Awarded Contract With Major UK Rail Operator
