Benefits of Drone-Based Bridge Inspections Over Traditional Methods
Bridges are important parts of infrastructure because they connect transportation networks to other areas. However, due to their constant use and exposure to harsh weather, bridges are susceptible to damage over time. Regular and thorough bridge inspections are necessary to make sure they are safe, last a long time, and keep their structural integrity. Even […]
Drone Laws Update – UK 2023
Specific Category Operations 2023 In December 2022, the CAA released CAP722H which was previously part of CAP722. It was made into a separate CAP presumably with the intention of growing the PDRA system as a workable solution to scale UK drone operations safely carried out within the Specific Category. Currently, the only PDRA released by […]
The Algorithm Behind Car Park Data Management With Drones
The algorithm we use was created by academics to visually analyse car park images and process the data collected. Different from traditional detection or segmentation-based counting techniques, the proposed counting method is density estimation based. Previously, before UAVs, the traditional counting cars to collect data method was predominantly by fixed surveillance-style cameras. This type of […]
Should the UK CAA Follow Europe and Classify the Mavic 3 under C1 Certification?
The DJI Mavic 3 has been in the news a lot recently. The drones’ recent receipt of a C1 class certification under the European EASA drone regulations, making it the world’s first drone to receive this class rating, created quite a stir within the drone community. This was quickly followed by the release of the […]
OFCOM UAS Spectrum Consultation
OFCOM are currently carrying out a consultation about the introduction of a new spectrum licence for drone operators. The majority of drones used in day-to-day flying are covered by an exemption which allows low-power 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz to be used without licence and this currently remains unaffected. The new licence is focused more on drone […]
DJI Mavic 3 – The World’s First C1 Class Marked Drone!!
We finally have it, the world’s first kite-marked drone! After much discussion, waiting and expectation, the DJI Mavic 3 has become the very first drone in the world to receive a C1 Class certification under the new EASA drone regulation. Allowing the drone to operate within the A1 subcategory of the Open category, the new […]
UK Drone Regulations for Drones Under 250g in 2024
If you have an interest in drones then you have likely heard that the UK Drone Regulations changed on December 31, 2020, significant for Drones Under 250g. These changes are still prevalent today in 2023. While the CAA still regulates UK airspace, the new regulations are intended to align with those of the European Aviation Safety Agency […]
UK Drone Class Markings – July 2022 Update
As you may have heard, after a recent open consultation with the UK drone community regarding the upcoming deadline for the transitional period in which legacy drones can be flown in the Open Category, the CAA have recently released a response document (available here… https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&mode=detail&id=11459 ) The CAA have also produced a podcast explaining their […]
What is a Drone Inspection?
A drone inspection is an in-depth piece-by-piece view of your assets from the air. Using drones, allows you to view every detail of your assets from angles that are inaccessible with traditional inspection methods. With a drone being a small, nimble piece of equipment there is no angle that cannot be used to capture your […]
What Changed in Drone Laws in 2021?
2021 was such an important year for drone laws in the UK. Although the UK left the EU, as a country we retained the EU law that covers drone use. The UK now falls under a range of EU UAS Implementing Regulations and Amendments considered together as the “UAS Regulations”. Along with this, a large […]