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Amazon Among 6 Participants in New U.K. Drone Trials

The United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority will also study drones for infrastructure inspections, emergency services, and policing.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 04:45 PM ET

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Amazon Prime Air delivery drones will be part of a new BVLOS drone trial in the U.K. [Courtesy: Amazon Prime Air]

Key Takeaways:

The U.K.'s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is launching a series of trials to integrate drones into everyday life, aiming for routine operations within five years.
Six selected projects, including Amazon Prime Air, will test drones for various applications such as consumer delivery, infrastructure inspection, and emergency services.
These trials will feature flights beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS), relying on advanced detect-and-avoid technologies.
The primary goal is to collect essential safety data to inform and shape future policies and regulations for drone integration into U.K. airspace.

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The U.K.’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is launching a series of trials to integrate drones into the country’s everyday life.

The CAA on Thursday announced it selected six projects that will test the self-flying aircraft’s use for delivery to consumers, infrastructure inspection, emergency services, and more. Prime Air, the drone delivery arm of Amazon flying in Texas, was one of the selections.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.