United Kingdom
Drone news in the UK: regulations, industry updates, innovative uses, events, and the impact on businesses and communities across the United Kingdom.
Drone Enthusiast Fined for Dangerous Flights Near Major Event and Airport
In a recent brush with the law, a drone hobbyist in the United Kingdom was slapped with a hefty fine after recklessly piloting his device in restricted areas. Daniel Cesare, 36, faced substantial charges after flying his drone near East…
Heroes with Drones: The Dedicated Volunteers Rescuing Lost Dogs
When Boycie, the old tyme bulldog, leapt over a fence, spooked by a passing hot air balloon, his worried owner Ralph Slaney exclaimed, “You don’t realise what you’ve got ’till it’s gone.” Yet, thanks to an extraordinary team of volunteers,…
A New Era for Postal Service: Drone Mail Delivery Service Take Flight in Orkney, Britain
When you live on an island, mail delays are just part of the routine. But for the inhabitants of Orkney, these disruptions are becoming a thing of the past as Britain’s first drone mail delivery service takes flight. The service,…
Sky Coppers Show Zooms into High-Tech Drone Policing
Get ready to swap your typical Netflix binge for an adventure in law enforcement like no other. Channel 4 in the UK is taking audiences to new heights with their latest show, “Sky Coppers.” This exciting series follows the drone…
Eyes in the Sky – Sikorsky’s Innovative ‘Flying Wing’ Drone
Sikorsky, the renowned aircraft manufacturer, is in a race to create a novel ‘flying wing’ drone, tailored for a unique Pentagon program. The objective is clear: engineer drones capable of landing on ships and in terrain lacking the necessary runway…
Round, Purple, Illegal Drone Buzzes Airliner at Heathrow
In a hair-raising episode at Heathrow, the primary runway was shut down as a drone (balloon?!), piloted illicitly, came perilously close to colliding with an airliner traveling at nearly 200mph. The alarming drone incident was first identified when the drone…
Mid-flight DJI Mavic 2 Battery Failure Triggers Police Drone Crash
In a recent operation over an abandoned building near Bangor train station in Gwynedd, United Kingdom, a police drone plummeted nearly 130ft, according to the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). The incident severely damaged the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drone,…
Alarm as UK Academia Fuels Iran’s Drone Program
In an alarming revelation, top UK universities, including Cambridge University and Imperial College London, are reported to have assisted Iran in drone and fighter jet development, potentially breaching national sanctions. The findings, exposed by the Jewish Chronicle newspaper, have sent…
Rogue Drone Operator Faces Court for Football Chaos
In a recent unprecedented football incident, a man faces legal repercussions for flying a drone over an ongoing match. The incident, causing an unexpected interruption, brought the match to a temporary halt. 27-year-old Lewis Franks is the man accused of…
Police Drone Awakens Men on Lincoln Nightclub Roof
Two men found asleep on the rooftop of a Lincoln nightclub were roused by a police drone. The individuals were safely led away using the drone’s spotlight in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to Lincolnshire Police. Concerned about…
DJI Inspire 2 Drone Strikes Actor During Film Shoot
An actor sustained a minor head injury after being hit by a DJI Inspire 2 drone while filming in Morlais Quarry, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, on July 19, 2022, according to an Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) report. The drone…
Worcestershire Council’s High-Flying Solution: Drones Inspect County Bridges
Worcestershire County Council in the United Kingdom has launched a trial of drones equipped with cameras to inspect the integrity of the county’s 1,500 bridges. The uncrewed aircraft are flown by a certified drone pilot while an inspector examines the…