Research on Drone Separation Distances and Road User Distraction for National Highways
National Highways Limited · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch on Drone Separation Distances and Road User Distraction for National Highways
Awarded 01 Jan 2026
Awarded01 Jan 2026
Value£176,470.49
SupplierOve Arup
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 3mo1y 1mo term, 78% elapsed
Awarded 1 Jan 2026Expires 31 Jan 2027
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National Highways Limited awarded a contract to Ove Arup for specialist technical consultancy to research whether separation distances between drones and road users can be safely reduced from the currently permitted 50 metres, as defined in GG 954 - Drone Operations.
The research aims to establish whether flights at distances as low as 10 metres can be undertaken without distracting drivers, potentially enabling more drone flights to meet growing business needs.
The contract value is AUD 176,470.49.
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