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UK vows £20 million to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services

On October 11, 2019, in Manchester, northwest England, a police officer used a drone outside the Arndale Centre shopping complex following a mass stabbing incident.
The deployment of the drone followed a series of stabbings at the Arndale shopping centre.
Five people were injured in the stabbing, and the suspect, a man in his 40s, was detained within five minutes and initially arrested for assault before the charges were changed to terrorism.
Police Chief Russ Jackson stated the man was "lunging and attacking people" with a large knife, and the suspect was detained within five minutes.
The UK government pledged £20 million to boost commercial drone services and "flying taxis," with critics raising concerns about drone usage and aerial surveillance.

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'Flying taxis' could become 'everyday reality' as government unveils £20 million plan - The Mirror

Brits could be catching flying taxis in just two years' time under the futuristic plans unveiled by the Government - ministers are also hoping to use drones to fight crime and help the NHS

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UK vows £20 million to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services

The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged £20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and "flying taxis" take off in Britain.

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UK government finds more than £20m to help drones and flying taxis off the ground

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UK Government “to Fund over UKP20 Million for British Drone and eVTOL Industries” - eVTOL Insights

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Announces UK over 25 mdd to accelerate commercial drone and eVTOL flights

It announces UK more than 25 mdd to accelerate commercial drone and eVTOL flights It will remove regulatory barriers and enable the use of drones and air taxis in public, commercial and emergency services throughout the country Drafting A21 Mié, 02/04/2025 - 01:00 UK Minister of Aviation Mike Kane confirmed an investment of more than $25.8 million (mdd) to launch new flight technologies that can boost commercial-scale drone service and air taxis…

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