Electronic Conspicuity & Why it Matters
Electronic Conspicuity (EC) is one of the hot topics in the drone world right now. Put simply, it's an umbrella term for technology that allows an aircraft's position to be communicated to aircraft [...]
Thermal Imaging Colour Palettes
Thermal cameras don't actually detect colour at all as they operate outside of the range of visible light, but the thermal info is recorded and displayed in colour [...]
Thermal Imagery – From the Military to Your Business
New technologies seem to be developed at a borderline alarming pace but many of them remain out of reach of anyone but the governments and militaries of the world until popular applications are [...]
Drones and Valentines Day Romance
You wouldn't normally associate drones with romance - Valentine's Day is normally more of a flowers and chocolates kind of a day - however, there are some ways that drones can be used [...]
Vodafone Report on Cellular Connected Drones
Vodafone UK have published the findings of a study they commissioned regarding the potential benefits to the UK of safe and secure drone use. Working with WPI Economics, the report uses five case [...]
UK Police to Gain Additional Drone Seizure Powers
The 27th January saw the second reading of a parliamentary bill which extends the police powers to land or even seize drones by using counter-drone technology. The Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft [...]
Aerial House Portraits – The Perfect Present
If you're looking for the perfect gift or someone who really loves their home, then an aerial home portrait could be the answer. Perfect for any special occasion, this unusual [...]
Drones and Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants
A detailed study undertaken by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has identified a role that UAVs can play in reducing both employee risks and the time and cost involved in decommissioning a nuclear power [...]
Drones Deliveries Planned to be Trialled for Hospitals in the South East
Drone deliveries are something of a contentious issue with the UK public. A recent survey by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers entitled 'Public Perceptions: Drones', only 23% of those surveyed support drone deliveries, [...]
Solar Panel Terms and Acronyms
The drone industry is awash with acronyms and specialised terms which can make it confusing to read about to someone who is just browsing to see if UAVs can be of help to [...]