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The UK Trade Association serving UK UAS Business Interests 

 

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Date Line: 4 November 2009
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UAS Operations in Antarctica
UAVS organised a members only mini-conference in Cambridge, UK, on Wednesday 4 November 2009 at British Antarctic Survey reviewing opportunities for UAS operations in Antarctica and the latest concerns from and latest developments within the CAA on future UAS regulation

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British Antarctic Survey (BAS) first flew a UAV in Antarctica in 2007 and is looking to utilise UAS for its atmospheric research in remote locations, in some cases over 900 nm from the launch point.  Long endurance, reliability and resilience to the extreme conditions are prerequisites for any new UAS offering.  BAS is also considering hosting a small UAS flying demonstration in September 2010 and was looking for both CAA and UAVS input on the requirements, possibilities and scope of such a demonstration.  Over 30 delegates attended a very successful event.  A full written report and a copy of the proceedings are available to members.

Date Line: 30 October 2009
News Line: Unmanned Air Vehicle Security and Intelligence (UAVSI) Joins UAVS
UAVSI, part of Universal Target Systems Ltd, is the latest UK-based small UAS manufacturer to join UAVS. UAVSI builds the Vigilant UAV and has realised that it needs to appreciate the latest developments within the regulatory and certification fields if its marketing and sales strategy is going to be successful.

Date Line: 20 October 2009
News Line: AJS Support Ltd Joins UAVS
AJS Support provides a portfolio of technical support to customers, primarily to the defence servicesm including remote imagery support using a quadrotor UAV. As a UAS operator AJS Support is keen to understand what the regulatory environment is and where it is headed.

Date Line: 5 October 2009
News Line: STAR UAV Joins UAVS
STAR UAV, the new trading entity for Alex Hardy, is looking to have its new UAV design certified for civil operations in the near future.  Alex Hardy believes that UAVS can assist in STAR UAV through introductions and networking to the right people thus achieving this aim.

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History

The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Association is the world's oldest not-for-profit trade association devoted exclusively to the unmanned aerial systems community, developing networks, enhancing collaboration and paving the way towards the safe, integrated and widespread exploitation of unmanned aerial systems.  It was formed in 1998 and has been the recognised representative body since then.  While it's focus is the civilian and commercial exploitation of UAV technology, it also serves defence and military interests too.  More....

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Preferred Partners

UAVS nutures links with non-core UAS organisations that can provide ancilliary and other services and benefits to the UAS industry.  Certain of these organisations will be accorded Preferred Partner status.  UAVS' current Preferred Partners are:

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  • Insurance - Kiln Group
  • Press & Publicity - Shephard Press 

If you interested in Preferred Partner status, more.... 

Representation

The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Association represents the UAS industry in UK in the interface with Government and is a conduit for information on what is happening within the industry and the regulatory framework especially within the UK.

UAVS sends representatives to the following policy, steering and working groups:

  • National Air Traffic Management Advisory Committee (NATMAC)
  • General Aviation Consultative Committee (GACC)
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems Steering Group (UASSG)
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems Working Group (UASWG)
  • Autonomous Systems Strategy Group (AUSSG)
  • Surveillance & Spectrum Working Group (SASWG)
  • ASTRAEA Steering Board
  • OfCom on UAS Control and Communications Spectra

More....

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Contact Us                   

Registered Office:

Steynings House
Summerlock Place
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7RJ
United Kingdom

Administrative Office: 

The Mille
1000 Great West Road
Brentford
Middlesex TW8 9HH
United Kingdom

T: +44 (0) 208 568 1116
F: +44 (0) 208 568 1116
E: pr@uavs.org

The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Association is a private limited company registered in England and Wales, registration number 03674742.  It is limited by guarantee and is owned by its members.

 
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