“To effectively manage our coastline for ecological, societal and economic sustainability, we need this improved understanding of the behavior of our beaches and nearshore dynamics.” Chip Fletcher. UH Mānoa
Managing Coasts: Drone Surveys
Drone Deliveries for North Ronaldsay
This week, Royal Mail has started a trial of scheduled, autonomous flights for two weeks between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay with Windracers Ltd.
Using Drones in Tidal Current Research
Drones are to be used by scientists at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) to measure tidal currents by filming the movement of water and then apply algorithms to determine its speed.
Be Drone Legal
It is now illegal to fly a drone within 5km of an airport.
Scottish “Ministers are negating their responsibilities ” on Drone Disruption
“It appears that the Scottish Government, which owns two airport companies in Scotland, including Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, is leaving this to Westminster to sort out.”
Drones
“Anyone can buy a drone, and use it in whatever way they wish.”
Be Drone Legal
penalties of up to £2,500 and possible up to 5 years imprisonment.
Drone Laws & Consultation
penalties of up to £2,500 and possible up to 5 years imprisonment.
