Flying High Part 2: The future of drone technology in UK cities

Business is ready for the drone economy: if we seize the opportunity, Britain can prosper, but only if we take the public with us Photo by Diana Măceşanu on Unsplash Mapping the UK drone sector Strong foundations exist in the UK The drone sector is growing fast. By 2030, PwC estimates that drones will have […]

Flying High: The future of drone technology in UK cities

Flying High: The future of drone technology in UK cities

The future of drone technology in UK cities Drones are both an opportunity and a threat; a strength for the UK economy but a potential unwelcome addition to our cities. The decisions the UK makes in the next few years will shape what path the country follows. UK cities need to consider what they want […]

Planning Applications with Drones

Planning Applications with Drones

Drone technology can replace some of the need for planners, developers and surveyors to visit sites during the Covid-19 pandemic. Drone footage is already being used for some planning applications. Charlotte Orrell is a senior planner with Iceni Projects in London. She reports their use to ‘transport’ the professional team, council officers and members, and […]