This will give clarity to UAS manufacturers and the broader ecosystem in terms of what communications systems are fit for purpose for BVLOS. Currently, a number of solutions are using Wi-Fi, the 35 MHz frequency or other direct radio links, that cannot support longer distances and can be jammed. It also signals that the impact of using those communications networks for UAS command and control, as well as video live feed and electronic conspicuity in the future, has been ass

This set of recommendations follows a consultation that attracted 4500 responses from the drone community, 70%+ in favour of an extension of the drone legacy and transitional provisions of 24 months or more. In practice, our reading is that, in the Open category, existing “legacy” drones will be authorised beyond January 2023 under the “transition” requirements, with the key mass thresholds at: 250g in the A1 subcategory, flying over uninvolved people, but not over crowds 50

#wefevent #drone #uas Westminster eForum are hosting an online conference on the 28th June talking about developing the UK’s drone sector. We are delighted to participate as panelist among high-profile speakers such as Chief Inspector Simon Bachelor National Police Chiefs'​ Council, Robert Courts MP Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, Robert Garbett, Rikke Carmichael Network Rail, Tommy Wilson Flock, Jeremy Bennington Spirent Communications, Andrew McQuillan Crowd

The U-Space regulatory package was approved by EASA members and is on the agenda for approval by the European Commission in April.