Drones

DfT publishes Future of Flight action plan

Drone technology could transform UK skies and boost the economy by £45bn by the end of the decade, the government says

Airservices Australia opts for Frequentis FIMS

Frequentis has been selected to develop a Flight Information Management System to help integrate uncrewed aircraft into Australia’s airspace

5 days left to enter ATM Awards

This week is the last chance to submit your project to be included in this year's awards programme. Get your entries in by Friday, January 26!

Frequentis UTM makes Estonia debut

Drone flying in Estonia has passed a new milestone, with the implementation of Frequentis’ state-of-the-art UTM (uncrewed traffic management) suite

Drone medical courier service trialled

EMED Group and Skyports Drone Services have completed a proof-of-concept project aimed at bringing innovation to medical courier services

Canard inspects Greek airports

Canard Drones carried out 26 precision approach path indicator, 11 approach lighting systems and 13 runway lights calibration operations

Ryanair calls for anti-drone tech

Ryanair has called on Ireland’s transport minister to confirm that anti-drone equipment at Dublin Airport will be operational for the Easter holidays

UK drone operators issue call to government

A group of leading drone operators has called on the UK Government to change the way uncrewed aviation is regulated

AGS drone project wins innovation award

A medical drone delivery project led by AGS Airports Ltd has been recognised for its excellence in innovation at the Scottish Transport Awards

dnata announces airport drone scheme

Global air services provider dnata has partnered with US tech start-up Gather AI to use drones at Dallas Fort-Worth

Drone flight trials completed at Cardiff Airport

More than 40 flight trials were conducted in three days to validate a critical piece of drone safety

TSA begins testing drone detection technology at MIA

The tests will determine an effective solution that mitigates the risks posed by unauthorised UAS operations