The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a plan that will see drones fly regularly and routinely beyond line of sight.
Publishing a roadmap for the future - in which drones carry out tasks like transporting specialised chemotherapy drugs to hospitals - and transport defibrillators to emergencies.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s delivery model is a key part to guarantee that BVLOS operations in the UK are run safely. This includes checking safety features in drone technology, comprehensive pilot training, and enabling the sharing of the UK’s airspace safely.
“Drones have the potential to transform our lives but to make that future possible we need to lay strong foundations for the future,” said Sophie O’Sullivan, programme director for future of flight at the Civil Aviation Authority.
O’Sullivan continued: “Our delivery model shows how we will protect the public while enabling this exciting new technology. It is vital that we create the right rules and regulations that current and new airspace users are all happy with while maintaining the highest safety standards.”
The overall plan focuses on demonstrating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) activities by the end of this year and establishing routine BVLOS operations by 2027.