US EditionUK 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
UK government finds more than £20m to help drones and flying taxis off the ground
The UK government has unveiled more than £20m in funding to accelerate the development and commercialisation of drone services and flying taxis. The funding which was announced today by aviation [...] The post UK government finds more than £20m to help drones and flying taxis off the ground appeared first on Robotics and Automation.
UK Government “to Fund over UKP20 Million for British Drone and eVTOL Industries” - eVTOL Insights
Released yesterday, some people thought this was an April Fool news story, but no, the Labour Government is serious about the British drone and eVTOL industry, reports gov.uk. The release states, “We want the UK to have an advanced aviation ecosystem where everyone can benefit from new technology while tackling emissions.” While any funding in today’s tough financial environment is welcome, UKP20 million is barely going to touch the surface of t…
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