Weekly Drone Safe News (26th - 30th of August)
Weekly Drone Safe News
The Drone Safe team has been monitoring world news across the drone industry throughout the past week.
See our top picks below!
UK’s First Drone Mail Service Extended in Orkney
The UK's first commercial drone mail service, in Orkney, is to be extended to 2026, it has been announced. The Orkney I-Port operation was launched by Royal Mail and drone firm Skyports in August last year.
Read the full story via BBC UK, here.
A South African Vineyard Is Dropping Predatory Wasps From Drones to Keep Its Grapes Free From Bugs
Vergelegen Wine Estate in South Africa’s Western Cape is using an unconventional method to keep its 130 hectares of vineyards both virus and pesticide-free. Pairing technology and nature, the 324-year-old wine estate is using drones to drop predatory wasps that control pests without the use of insecticides.
Read the full story via CNN, here.
Medical Drone Delivery Trials Revolutionising the Skies in Scotland
A pioneering project using drones to deliver medical supplies across Scotland has been heralded as a “technological revolution” by the Minister for Aviation and Maritime Mike Kane in his first official visit to the region (27 August 2024).
Read the full story via Gov.uk, here.
FAA Proposes $341,413 in Civil Penalties for Drone Regulation Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 individuals who violated federal drone regulations between October 2022 and June 2024. These penalties are part of the FAA’s ongoing efforts to ensure drone operators are aware of and adhere to airspace regulations.
Read the full story via Drone Life, here.
Drone-Based Magnetometry Contributes to Amelia Earhart Mystery Search
The Discovery Channel documentary “Finding Amelia” was recently released, featuring an expedition in which the SPH Engineering team was honoured to participate. The film details the expedition aimed at uncovering the fate of Amelia Earhart, one of aviation’s greatest mysteries.
Read the full story via sUAS News, here.
