Labour Pledges Almost £50m for 'Flying Taxis' that Could Be Seen Across UK Skies in 2028

Labour pledges almost £50m for 'flying taxis' that could be seen across UK skies in 2028

Labour has committed almost £50million towards the flying taxi and drone industry, amid hopes that these vehicles could be seen across the skies within years.An investment boost of £46.5million has been granted by the Government in a bid to fill UK skies with drone deliveries, emergency service provisions and flying taxis.The funding, which will be delivered through the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), is also expected to cut red tape around cert…

UK Government pledges nearly £50 million to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones

Drone deliveries, flying taxis and smarter emergency services could be a step closer to use in UK skies, as the Government awards nearly £50 million to unlock growth in the drone and Advanced Air Mobility sector. The announcement, which was made on Tuesday, is part of the UK Government’s broader ambition to maintain and expand the country’s position as an aviation superpower – including work to strengthen UK research and innovation, ensuring hig…

UK Government Backs Drone Expansion with £50 Million Investment

Windracers among companies recognized as UK moves to scale routine drone operations and advanced air mobility The UK government has announced nearly £50 million in funding to support drone operations and advanced air mobility, highlighting a growing push to move autonomous aviation into routine use across the country. The funding package, published by the UK […] The post UK Government Backs Drone Expansion with £50 Million Investment appeared fi…

Government commits almost £50m to accelerating drone capabilities

The UK is investing nearly £50m to boost drones and flying taxis, improve safety and speed up approvals for advanced air mobility technologies.

Behind The UK Government’s £50 Million Investment To Manage Illegal Drones

The UK government wants to fund a £46.5 million funding package to speed up the use of drones and flying taxis, with delivery through the Civil Aviation Authority. The Department for Transport announced this and ministers have attached jobs, emissions and economic expansion to the programme, placing it within a long term strategy for aviation. Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister Keir Mather said, “We’re backing the next generation of…

UK drones sector set for major expansion under £46.5m government investment

UK drones and flying taxis move closer to reality as the government unveils a £46.5m investment to boost innovation, security and regulation. The post UK drones sector set for major expansion under £46.5m government investment appeared first on Innovation News Network.