April 2019 Newsletter

April 2019 Newsletter The non profit Trade Association for the UK RPAS Industry ARPAS-UK is the professional body and trade association for the fast evolving RPAS industry, working on behalf of its members to influence regulation and promote safe operational best practice. In this newsletter: • Latest News • Upcoming Events • What We Do • Meet The Committee • Upcoming Events

Latest News Search and Rescue Drone Trial announced in Essex For the next 12 months, a new drone trial is taking flight to support vital search and rescue action around the coast of Essex, thanks to a partnership between Essex Police, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Continue..... https://www.arpas.uk/search-and-rescue-drone-trial-announced-in-essex/ World’s largest medical drone delivery network takes flight in Ghana The largest drone delivery network in the world has been launched in Ghana, which experts say will save lives and transform the developing nation’s healthcare sector. The drone network is set to deliver blood, essential medicines and vaccinations across the middle- income, West African country.

Continue..... https://www.arpas.uk/worlds-largest-medical-drone-delivery-network-takes-flight- in-ghana/ The UAV Air Bridge Goes To Africa The UAV air bridge project took a major step forward in November 2018 with a trial deployment of the UAVAid Hansard system, to Malawi. The drone platform was deployed with a team of operators and engineers to the Kasungu Aerodrome (a humanitarian drone testing corridor managed by UNICEF), with the goal of further understanding and preparing for the practical constraints and issues related to operating long-range cargo delivery drones in remote areas with limited backup infrastructure. Continue..... https://www.arpas.uk/the-uav-air-bridge-goes-to-africa/ Upcoming Events

Priorities for the UK Aviation Strategy – infrastructure, regulation and connectivity https://www.arpas.uk/priorities-for-the-uk-aviation-strategy-infrastructure-regulation-and- connectivity/ Informal Northern Members Meeting https://www.arpas.uk/informal-northern-members-meeting/ ARPAS-UK to partner The Commercial UAV Show 2019 https://www.arpas.uk/arpas-uk-to-partner-the-commercial-uav-show-2019/ Commercial UAV Expo Europe 2019: 8-10 April 2019 https://www.arpas.uk/commercial-uav-expo-europe-2019-8-10-april-2019/ What We Do ARPAS-UK is the Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems. It is a not for profit trade association and professional body which supports and acts on behalf of the remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS) community, from start-up businesses to larger established operations. ARPAS-UK members continue to break new ground in markets where RPAS (sometimes referred to as UAVs or drones) are delivering significant benefits.

On behalf of its members, ARPAS-UK works closely with industry regulators, in particular CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), as well as UK Government departments to influence and ensure that the regulatory framework for the safe and professional operation of remotely piloted aircraft is fit for purpose and encourages best practice. The Association also works with other key stakeholders in the development of national and international RPAS strategies and standards, to the benefit of its members. The Association works in the public interest, and advocates professionalism within its membership through compliance with an agreed Code of Conduct and the holding of appropriate permissions. The Association takes progressive stances on national issues to embed the RPAS profession in all end-user industries, to enable it to continue to grow in reputation and influence. Meet The Committee • James Dunthorne - Standards Director • Graham Brown - CEO • Aleks Kowalski • Gavin Wishart - Chairman • Anne-Lise Scaillierez - Treasurer / Financial Director • Rupert Dent - Legislation Director 1 - Graham Brown - CEO

2 - Gavin Wishart - Chairman 3 - James Dunthorne - Standards Director 4 - Anne-Lise Scaillierez - Treasurer / Financial Director

5 - Rupert Dent - Legislation Director Join ARPAS Becoming a member means joining a widely recognised professional body and trade association dedicated to the fast evolving RPAS industry. ARPAS-UK not only provides its members a wide range of benefits but crucially, acts as a unified voice to provide industry representation to influence regulation and promote safe operational best practice throughout the sector. Membership of the Association is open to: • Companies of 1-3 people that may hold PfCOs and those that are seeking accreditation • Companies of 4-9 people that are associated with the operation, manufacture or design of RPAS or components or have an interest in the industry • Companies of 10+ people that are associated with the operation, manufacture or design of RPAS or components or have an interest in the industry • Academic Institutions • Individuals (Non-operators)

• Students of university or higher education (Proof of student status is required). This level is not open to those already enrolled on or wishing to enrol on NQE training courses to become PfCO holders Membership Powers Applies to all types of membership • All members are eligible to apply to join the committee • Full members have unrestricted access to all areas of the website including the forum and reference library • Full members can propose and lead a working group to address a certain topic • All companies with up to 10+ people with a PfCO can provide a profile and web links on the ‘Find an ARPAS Operator’ page Member Benefits Include Membership of the recognised UK association for small RPAS operators • Direct representation into the regulators with input into how the industry is being shaped • Greater lobbying powers through a coordinated approach • Opportunities to participate in ARPAS-UK sponsored workshops, working groups and webinars, covering the topics you want to discuss • Increased work and learning opportunities via co-operation with other members • Access to a knowledge base that’s second to none • Possibility of participating in funded study / development contracts • Discounts and promotions through our partner organisations • Insurance discounts for member companies with up to 10+ people

• Opportunity to supply content and feature in the monthly newsletter FIND OUT MORE OR JOIN HERE> https://www.arpas.uk/becoming-a-member/