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What is the Hub Operator Programme?

If you’re reading this post, at least one of the following statements probably applies to you: Well, that‘s great you’re in exactly the right place. Skyports Drone Services has launched a new programme to build out its drone operations capabilities. The Hub Operator programme is designed to help the company achieve its mission of solving…

Open Skies Cornwall achieves milestone first flight in urban environment, launches public consultation for future of drone delivery in Cornwall

Ten leading companies and organisations have partnered together to unlock four Cornish airspace environments for the development of the next generation of unmanned aircraft, and to establish a network of Skyhighways‘ to connect remote communities for real world end users in Cornwall via drone. Open Skies Cornwall’: A UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Flight…

ANSL and Skyports partner on CAA Innovation Sandbox project

Air Navigation Solutions (ANSL) has announced today that it has joined Skyports Drone Services in the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Sandbox which provides companies with a space in which to test innovative airspace solutions. Air traffic management provider ANSL and drone operations company Skyports Drone Services will partner to develop plans to create the UK’s…

A response to the UK Drone Ambition Statement

Chief Regulatory Officer Simon Whalley reflects on the Drone Ambition Statement, the UK Government’s vision for how UAVs will deliver new capabilities, boost productivity, and reduce emissions. The first day of Farnborough Air Show is traditionally reserved for the big announcements and this year was no different. Among the many was the publication of the…

UK Government gives the green light for World’s longest drone ‘superhighway’

The UK government has today announced it has given the go-ahead to for the world’s largest and longest network of drone superhighways to be built in the UK. The drone superhighway will link cities and towns throughout the midlands to the southeast of the country, with the option to expand the corridor to any other…