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Once the niche of exclusive security officials and secret government surveillance, drones have now become an everyday occurrence. This has a number of benefits, such as stunning aerial photography and a wealth of opportunities for increased data gathering. With these benefits, however, are risks. Drones are being more discreet than ever, and have the risk […]

A football stadium full of fans, a drone, and a gust of wind; an accident waiting to happen… If we look back to a specific case back in 2015, a man in the UK was fined £1,800 pounds [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-34256680] for flying his drone over stadiums while high-profile football clubs played in front of crowds as […]

The fact is that with modern technology comes increased vulnerabilities for corporations. The FAA predicts that by 2020 there will have been 7 million drones sold in the US. These aerospace vehicles can be utilised as tools for industrial espionage. A drone can disrupt or even destroy a company’s computer system with ease. For this […]

In today’s modern society, we can access data and information easily. The internet, the rise of smartphones and the huge leaps in technology have made the world a smaller place than ever. We can now see and experience things from across the globe which were previously out of reach, access information and data and expose […]

As drones continue to advance, both the benefits and threats from this evolving technology become clearer. Businesses increasingly need to ensure they protect themselves from risks associated with drone threats. Safety, security and confidentiality are the key considerations that firms need to address immediately as drones become an ever-increasing part of our world. Protection from […]

As drones become an increasingly ubiquitous tool for a range of military purposes across the globe, drone detection and anti-drone systems are also on the rise. Syria, in particular, has seen a huge upsurge in drone usage for purposes such as intelligence gathering and the deployment of explosive devices, something which has driven the development […]

The London Eye, the Angel of the North, and Stonehenge are just some of the beloved UK landmarks which are visited by millions of tourists annually. As visitors flock to these sites, many strive to capture a priceless photo or video souvenir of their experience to share with friends and family online or through social […]

This morning (30th May) the Department for Transport (DFT) have suggested new amendments to the Air Navigation Order 2016 in parliament. They intend for the amendments to have a positive impact in relation to drone safety around airports. Following the government consultation last year, they are suggesting the following amendments to the act: Operators of […]

Accountancy giants PwC have today released a report stating that the drone industry is expected to offer a £42 billion uplift to the UK economy by the year 2030. It is expected there will be more than 72,000 drones in the sky by the end of the next decade. The biggest area expected to be […]

Security is the most crucial consideration for any event organiser in the modern age. Theft, violence and drunkenness are all common security threats faced by event planners at public gatherings, which are traditionally tackled by on-site security teams. However, with the rapid emergence of UAVs, security teams are being forced to consider threats not just […]

Collision avoidance systems used to be reserved for expensive commercial and military drones. However, as the sensors become more affordable, we are starting to see the technology on more accessible light domestic drones. The first light consumer drone with sonar obstacle detection came on the market about three years ago. They offered a single plane […]

With a growing list of commercial applications, drones are starting to have an increasingly dramatic effect on the way that businesses operate. Their versatility offers certain industries a unique solution to everyday problems. In particular, they are allowing construction firms the chance to reduce costs, speed up their processes and improve site safety. This is […]