UK Legislation Update: Police Are Set to be Given Powers to Prevent The Unsafe or Criminal Use of Drones

Posted on November 28, 2017 by dan

Police are set to be given powers to prevent the unsafe or criminal use of drones as part of a new package of legislation. The measures are intended to allow drone users to continue flying safely and legally, helping to place the UK at the forefront of the fast-growing drone industry. This will also pave the way for the devices to be harnessed for a range of uses by businesses and public services. Aviation Minister,…

Update on EASA Prototype Rules for Unmanned Aircraft

Posted on October 16, 2016November 3, 2016 by dan

EAS and FAI comment on the pressing concern of the EASA prototype rule and what the future holds. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recently launched its ‘Prototype Rules’ for the regulation of ‘unmanned aircraft’ throughout Europe. You can read the ‘Prototype Rules’ and the ‘Explanatory Note’ Here The rules are ‘prototype’ at this stage as currently EASA has no power to regulate any aircraft below 150Kg. However, it is likely that the European…

UK Drone Show 2016 What’s On, Who’s Going, and why you should be there!

Posted on October 15, 2016December 10, 2016 by dan

Who’s Going, What’s on, and why you should be there. The UK Drone Show is Europe’s largest and most exciting gathering of drones, drone racers, RC cars, robot fighting and consumer technology all under one roof. The UK Drone Show returns to the NEC in December, bringing the biggest industry names back to the UK. Technology giant Panasonic is sponsoring the event for a second year, joined for 2016 by drone industry leaders DJI and…