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Research on Drone Separation Distances and Road User Distraction for National Highways

Awarded 24 Oct 2024

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Awarded24 Oct 2024

Value£69,571.77

SupplierOve Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS

AgencyNational Highways

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 1y 7mo ago5mo term

Awarded 24 Oct 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025

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National Highways awarded a contract to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS for specialist technical consultancy to research whether separation distances between drones and road users can be safely reduced from 50 metres to as low as 15 metres without distracting drivers.

The work involves implementing and supplementing Phase 1 of the Road User Distraction from Drones Trial Specification, with potential refinement of Phase 2 based on Phase 1 conclusions.

The trials were expanded from 20 metres to 15 metres in line with the CAA's Atypical Air Environment proposals under CAP 2968, which seek to allow Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations within 15 metres of a permanent linear structure.

The contract value is AUD 69,571.77.

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