Significant attention has been drawn to US-based drone company Wing (a Google subsidiary), which has successfully delivered blood supplies in London by leveraging Apian’s API to communicate with the National Health Service and streamline logistics, despite the common misconception that APIs are typically free. My remark is it’s taken a ridiculous period of time, effort & tax payers cash (£2million tax funded grants) to make this all occur.
Accordingly, this disclosure shares official data from the Air Accident Investigation Department over the past decade, highlighting a remarkable finding: not a single fatality has been attributed to or involved unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, in the UK – a striking contrast to the record for manned aviation.
Regrettably, it is not feasible to demonstrate a diverse range of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), excluding BVLOS, operating safely and annually with full permission in London’s densely managed airspace zones, as the Department for Transport, Civil Aviation Authority, and Home Office do not maintain this data. According to the Metropolitan Police, they have also confirmed that the data is not stored on a centralized database or spreadsheet.
NATS, the airspace controller, in which DFT holds a 49% stake, declines to release the financial information.
Gatekeepers hinder progress by clinging to outdated narratives of management (drones are unsafe and many others), forgetting that capitalism thrives on innovation & progress.
Embracing the rapid advancements in applied sciences with unwavering optimism is crucial for achieving lasting success.
Let’s reshape British institutions to empower innovative, flexible, and bold approaches for a brighter future.
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