We have long suspected that the generally negative public perception of drone technology isn't good for business. Now, with the release of PwC's research - Building trust in drones - we have some data to back that up. PwC's latest UK research is based on a survey of the public and business leaders on their attitudes towards drone technology and drone regulations. The UK is a … [Read more...] about PwC Research: Public Perception a Barrier to Drone Adoption
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Altitude Angel Announces Austria Expansion Plans
UK aviation company and UTM provider Altitude Angel is expanding operations and opening an office in Vienna, Austria. The move appears to be a step to mitigate any issues caused by the UK's planned departure from the European Union. As the terms of that departure are still unclear, many companies seeking to guarantee close relations with the continent are taking matters into … [Read more...] about Altitude Angel Announces Austria Expansion Plans
Flock Launches Monthly Drone Insurance Coverage
UK insurtech startup Flock has launched a monthly subscription product, Fly Unlimited, to provide commercial drone operators with flexible month-to-month insurance. Complementing Flock's existing on-demand coverage, Fly Unlimited provides a middle ground for commercial pilots flying multiple missions each month. Instead of an annual commitment with significant upfront … [Read more...] about Flock Launches Monthly Drone Insurance Coverage
Astigan: Ordnance Survey To Launch High-Altitude, Solar-Powered Mapping Drone
National mapping agency for Great Britain and leading geospatial data organization Ordnance Survey (OS) has announced plans to launch a solar-powered drone that will fly at high altitude to complement existing satellite mapping systems. The aim of the High Altitude Psuedo Satellite (HAPS) project, called Astigan, is to provide faster, higher quality images of Earth from … [Read more...] about Astigan: Ordnance Survey To Launch High-Altitude, Solar-Powered Mapping Drone
UK Ministry of Defence Withdraws Military Counter-Drone Tech From Gatwick
The UK's Ministry of Defence has taken the decision to withdraw military personnel and equipment from London's Gatwick airport. The measures were deployed in the run-up to Christmas after drone sightings near the airfield grounded air traffic and led to 1,000 flight cancellations over the course of 36 chaotic hours. 140,000 passengers were impacted as police were said to … [Read more...] about UK Ministry of Defence Withdraws Military Counter-Drone Tech From Gatwick
