United Kingdom
Drone news in the UK: regulations, industry updates, innovative uses, events, and the impact on businesses and communities across the United Kingdom.
British grid operator wants high-voltage transmission towers inspected by autonomous drones
When it comes to inspecting high-voltage transmission towers using autonomous drones, the British grid operator, National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), has big plans. The company wants to allow drones to fly independently around the masts and to have the obtained…
27,000 people watch drone light show in Coventry
The drone light show in Coventry, which is part of the UK City of Culture celebrations, drew around 27,000 spectators. It was a gloomy night in Coventry, yet according to the organizers, 27,000 people came out to witness 360 drones…
DJI Mini 3 Pro: DJI RC remote controller first review
Darren, from DM Productions, just posted the first review of the DJI RC remote controller for the DJI Mini 3 Pro. Let’s take a look and see what he has to say about the new DJI RC with a built-in…
DJI Mini 3 Pro listed on UK retailer’s website today
It seems that Argos is the Best Buy of the United Kingdom as it is not the first time the retailer accidentally listed a DJI product before its official release date. This time, the retailer listed both the DJI Mini…
A police officer lost control of crashed drone, a DJI Matrice 210 according to AAIB report
A Dorset Police officer lost control of a crashed drone during a police operation over Poole, in the United Kingdom, in November 2020. According to a drone incident report that was released today, a police officer operating a drone lost…
Ukrainian drone unit Aerorozvidka eager to strike at night “when Russians sleep”
By attacking Russian troops while they sleep, the Ukrainian drone unit Aerorozvidka has destroyed dozens of “priority targets.” The drone unit started out as a group of Ukrainian civil defenders that used crowd-funding to get Aerorozvidka off the ground in…
Firefighters use thermal drone to locate and rescue dog stranded on cliff
A three-year-old dog slipped out of his collar and ended up stranded on a steep cliff face. Firefighters used a thermal drone to locate and rescue the animal. The long-haired dachshund Bear fell from a cliff at Capel-le-Ferne in Folkestone…
After being rescued by a drone two women hug police officer in relief
Two women embrace a police officer after being rescued by a drone from a marsh in Birmingham, England, from above. A thermal drone was used to film the sequence. According to West Midlands Police, the drone’s onboard thermal imaging camera…
Turkish Bayraktar drones arrive in Ukraine to aid in the fight against Russia
Ukraine received fresh supplies of the Turkish Bayraktar drones as well as anti-tank weapons to help fight off the Russian invasion. A number of European countries including Germany, The Netherlands, and Turkey have sent military supplies to Ukraine. A shipment…
How can you tell if a dolphin is pregnant? With a drone, of course!
Yes, it appears that scientists have discovered yet another application for drones. Researchers at the University of Aberdeen found that drones can successfully be used to determine whether or not dolphins are pregnant. The researchers discovered that assessing the breadth…
Drone pilot error absolute number 1 reason for insurance claims
The Dutch drone insurer Coverdrone has compiled a top 10 of the most common reasons for insurance claims in 2021. It turns out: ‘drone pilot error’ is still top of the list, although this was less common in 2021 than…
Sausage attached to drone to successfully lure dog to safety
Millie, a Jack Russell-Whippet had resisted efforts by police, firefighters, and coastguard members to bring her back to safety from the mudflats that would soon be submerged by the incoming tide. As the situation became more desperate, the rescuers had…