Aerospace & Defence
Drone market estimated at $279bn by 2032
According to Fact.MR's latest analysis, the drone industry is predicted to develop at a CAGR of 25% between 2022 and 2032, anticipated to reach $279bn.
Airbus to develop new hydrogen technologies in the UK
Airbus is strengthening its presence in the UK with the launch of a Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies.
Could drones help address the delivery crisis?
The nation has been experiencing a shortage of delivery drivers in recent years. So much so, Amazon enticed part-time workers with up to £3,000 in incentives to ensure this didn’t affect profits during the festive period. Here, a spokesperson at Alexander Technologies discusses whether unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could be the solution.
Hampshire girl wins Blue Peter Competition to design satellite logo for first UK launch
Bethany Turner, from Alresford, appeared live on Friday’s (20th May) episode of Blue Peter, joining the presenters in the studio as her ‘Earth Sitter’ emblem was named the winner.
US and UK to launch new era of spaceflight
Future spaceflight will be made easier and cheaper, following a partnership with the US to help cut red tape and boost opportunities in the UK, signed by the Transport Secretary this week in Washington.
The future of electrification for military vehicles
On January 25, 2022, Oshkosh Defence unveiled the first ever silent drive hybrid-electric Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).
Royal Mail reveals vision for 50 postal drone routes
Royal Mail has set out its ambition to scale up its use of drone technology and create more than 50 new postal drone routes over the next three years, subject to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval, as part of a partnership with Windracers, the logistics drone company.
The UK space race: extraordinary breakthroughs
The UK has long been a pioneer in space technology. From the development of early rocket technology to the first 150lb microsatellite, UK heritage speaks to the demand and opportunities of the commercial space age.
Drone collision mitigation services in Switzerland
INVOLI and the Swiss Federation of Civil Drones (SFCD) have announced a collaboration to promote the use of drone Remote ID trackers among SFCD members. The collaboration will extend to offer INVOLI’s air traffic surveillance infrastructure to provide air risk collision mitigation services to drone operators in Switzerland, in compliance with U-space regulations.
2Excel Aviation and IAI's Maritime Heron demonstrated
2Excel Aviation and IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) have completed a demonstration of IAI's Maritime Heron UAS, or unmanned aircraft system, in a series of live, Beyond Visual Line of Sight maritime search and ISR – intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance – scenarios. The demonstration was based out of West Wales Airport in Aberporth, Wales.