United Kingdom
Drone news in the UK: regulations, industry updates, innovative uses, events, and the impact on businesses and communities across the United Kingdom.
Drones revolutionize search and rescue operations in Scotland
Outfitted with thermal cameras, spotlights, loudspeakers, and radio handsets, drones revolutionize search and rescue operations in Scotland, in the United Kingdom.
Drone store targeted in a soul-destroying $190,000 theft of DJI drones
A drone store in England was targeted in a “soul-destroying” $190,000 burglary over the holiday break. The thieves made off with 18 high-tech DJI Mavic 3 drones, DJI Mini drones, two cameras, DJI goggles, and accessories.
British drone pilot located 200 lost pets with thermal drone
Erica Hart, a British drone pilot from South Yorkshire, has already used her thermal drone to locate almost 200 lost pets. She does this by using a drone equipped with a thermographic camera, which allows her to view the creatures…
Thermal drone finds missing woman in seconds
An unconscious woman who had been reported missing was found by a thermal drone within seconds after taking off. She was found at the edge of a dark field near Leicestershire, in the United Kingdom
Longest BVLOS drone flight to date happened in the UK
Network Rail, a British rail management business, has claimed the longest BVLOS drone flight in the UK to date. Last Wednesday, a 25-kilometer flight was completed. The aircraft used for the flight was a SkyRobot FX10 fixed-wing drone outfitted with…
Where to watch the DJI Mavic 3 launch event. Imaging Above Everything.
It is almost time for the biggest, most important, and most leaked drone launch event ever. Tonight at 10 pm EDT, DJI will introduce to the world the DJI Mavic 3 drone. Here’s how and where to watch this highly-anticipated…
Epic FPV drone shots show Danny MacAskill on turbine blade
Check out these epic FPV drone shots that show pro cyclist Danny MacAskill riding his bike on a turbine blade hundreds of feet high in the sky.
Loch Ness Monster spotted in drone footage
A British canoeist may have unintentionally captured drone footage of the legendary Loch Ness Monster while paddling through Scotland’s Loch Ness for a long-distance charity canoe trip.
Micro Drone 4.0 fiasco investigated by Indiegogo
It was such a lovely promise: a drone small enough to fit in the palm of your hand that can shoot high-quality images and movies and has a high degree of autonomy. The Micro Drone 4.0 crowdfunding campaign debuted on…
Judge cancels plan to monitor Channel migrants with police drones
A French judge has canceled plans to monitor migrants illegally crossing the Channel using police drones. According to the judge, in view of privacy legislation, it is not allowed to film people on the ground without prior permission. Previously, the…
Former Gatwick drone incident suspects: “Police try to cover up failure”
At the end of 2018, London Gatwick Airport was closed for several days due to a number of drone sightings. A search was made for both drones and their operators, but no evidence was provided for the drone flights. A…
FPV drone pilot shoots next-level wedding video
Let’s face it, a lot of wedding videos are actually pretty dull. The bride and groom get dressed, family and friends gather, then finally comes the yes, the cutting of the cake, followed by the necessary obligatory images of the…