Drones

Funding awarded for delivery drones and zero-emission aircrafts

Angela123 — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:55:13 +0000

Funding awarded for delivery drones and zero-emission aircrafts

Angela123 Mon, 09/29/2025 - 09:55

Over £4 million in funding has been awarded to British businesses developing next-generation aviation technology such as delivery drones and unmanned aircraft systems.

Part of the government’s Future Flight programme, delivered by Innovate UK, the funding is for technologies that have the potential to transform industries, from healthcare to energy, and will become increasingly important to help deliver goods.

Projects working on next-generation zero-emission aircraft and the development of vertical take-off and landing technology have also received funding.

Drone delivery service trialled in Orkney

Robyn Quick — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:24:05 +0000

Drone delivery service trialled in Orkney

Robyn Quick Thu, 07/18/2024 - 10:24

A cargo drone delivery service in Orkney is being trialled with the aim of bringing a more convenient and reliable service to residents and businesses on the remote islands.

Royal Mail launches fully electric drone deliveries in Orkney

Angela123 — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:36:22 +0000

Royal Mail launches fully electric drone deliveries in Orkney

Angela123 Wed, 08/02/2023 - 14:36

Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services have announced the launch of the Orkney I-Port operation, a drone delivery project established in partnership with Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority and Loganair.

Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services have established a daily inter-island mail distribution service between three islands on Orkney. The project will initially operate for three months, with the intent to extend in the future.

How the drone industry can decarbonise key sectors

Freya — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:16:14 +0000

How the drone industry can decarbonise key sectors

Freya Fri, 06/30/2023 - 11:16

Drones can help decarbonise high-emitting industries, such as transport, construction, agriculture and energy, supporting global efforts to achieve net zero targets. Victor Basta, CEO of DAI Magister, explains further

Scotland trials drone-delivered school meals

Angela123 — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:44:54 +0000

Scotland trials drone-delivered school meals

Angela123 Fri, 06/24/2022 - 09:44

Argyll and Bute Council and drone specialists Skyports are trialing the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in delivering school meals.

Flying from Oban Airport, the trial involves delivering meals freshly prepared in Park Primary School in Oban to Lochnell Primary, which is 1.5km away.

UPS applies for certification to expand drone deliveries

Angela123 — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 08:59:15 +0000

UPS applies for certification to expand drone deliveries

Angela123 Fri, 07/26/2019 - 09:59

UPS has filed for certification from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate a newly established UPS subsidiary in the US called UPS Flight Forward, which would use drones for deliveries.

Part 135 certification, when granted, will allow application for FAA-approved flight operations beyond line of sight, at night, and with an unlimited number of drones and operators in command.