Lift-off for drone technology: CAA approves Operational Authority for critical national infrastructure patrols
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved Operational Authority for leading independent drone advisors, Drone Major to conduct the UK’s first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights over the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure, marking a major breakthrough in the drone industry. This is the first time long-distance approved BVLOS drones in non-segregated airspace have been given the green light to fly over […]
UK government pledges over £20 million for flying taxis and drones
The UK government’s aviation minister Mike Kane has confirmed that over £20 million will be put towards the development of flying taxis and drone services in the UK. The government hopes the funding will “maximise opportunities for better and cheaper public services while cutting carbon emissions”. This comes after the government released the ‘Future of Flight’ action […]
