Flying High - Shaping the Future of Drones in UK Cities

SyntheSys is delighted to have been involved in the high-profile development of the latest Industrial Strategy United Kingdom Research and Innovation Flying High project and subsequent Nesta report.

Urban drone operations from the provision of security and support for emergency services to 'last mile' mail and commercial deliveries are being developed throughout the world.

This article discusses this interesting application of data link philosophy within the Smart Cities construct.

Today's Complex and Interwoven Multi-Link Environment

Tactical Data Links (TDLs) have been developed, purchased and brought into service in a piecemeal way and so there has, until recently, been no overall implementation plan to ensure interoperability of TDLs fitted to various platforms.

The result is that it is very rare to operate only one TDL in one theatre of operations.  Usually, there are several different TDLs operating simultaneously, which can be a problem if not planned carefully.

This article looks at this problem in the context of a four-dimensional environment and describes how each dimension should be considered during initial planning and on-line management stages of network operation.

Commemorate, Celebrate, Inspire

April 1 1918 witnessed the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF), the world's first independent air force.  The enduring theme for the RAF100 celebrations has been to commemorate the service and sacrifices of the past century, celebrate the highly capable force of today and inspire the next generation of RAF personnel.

Following 25 years of regular service, SyntheSys expert Kate Chandler has been honoured, as a RAF Reservist, to play a part in a range of events marking the RAF centenary in Wales as part of the RAF100 contingent.