Innovate UK Deputy Director- Future Flight

Joined July 2018
We hosted the launch of Flarebright’s ‘Containment with Confidence’ at our Drone Centre. This UKRI Future Flight project uses our DTDC to prove safe BVLOS operations, helping move from helicopter monitoring to efficient, low-carbon drone solutions.
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Working closely with @BristolUni, @sheffielduni and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, we were able to test how Windracers ULTRA can help crews spot small fires before they spread and deliver fire retardant to slow their growth. windracers.com/blog/lancashi…
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The UK’s drone cargo industry is ready to lead but without action, it risks falling behind Simon Muderack, Chief Executive Officer of @Windracers, has featured in @Air_Cargo_News calling for faster action to back the UK’s autonomous cargo drone industry. windracers.com/blog/windrace…
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🌟The NATO DIANA 2026 challenges are live! Do you have an idea for one of the ten challenge areas which include: 🧪 Human Resilience and Biotechnology 🏥 Critical Infrastructure and Logistics 🏔️ Operations in Extreme Environments? Apply now: ow.ly/rspO50W7B20
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Looking forward to joining this conference tomorrow and sharing some thoughts on the social impacts and benefits of #drones.
Have you booked your place for our #RPAAS25 Conference yet, taking place in London and online on 23-24 April? We'll be joined by expert speakers to discuss key questions, including market outlook, the economic and societal benefits, and emerging tech. ➡️ ow.ly/1R1M50VeBuk
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The next stage of our work with @Law_Commission, @transportgovuk and @UK_CAA has been launched, focussing on #aviation autonomy for uncrewed systems. There is an opportunity to input into this consultation until 18 July. @innovateuk @ESRC
Our consultation paper on air traffic management and air navigation services (ATM/ANS) for uncrewed aircraft has been published today.🚨 Find out more and how to respond on the following link: lawcom.gov.uk/news/law-commi… The consultation is open until Friday 18 July 2025 🗓️
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@Windracers is happy to say that @ONG_ASF has now released details on their website regarding our recent agreement. To see the details in either English or French, please click the link below ➡️asf-fr.org/en/partenariat-wi… #Windracers #AviationSansFrontières #HumanitarianAid
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Drone inspections of infrastructure are being made easier under a new @UK_CAA policy, launched this week. We’re proud that our work with @sees_ai helped to develop it: natgrid.com/3r Check out this clip of one of our drones in action!
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🩺☁️ A medical #Drone delivery trial takes to the skies over Scotland. Partners on the #CAELUS drone project gathered in Edinburgh in August to watch medical samples lift off the ground, bound for the Scottish Borders.
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Deliver 📦, Drop 🪂 & Detect 🔍 - learn more about the core use cases of Windracers ULTRA, our low-cost self-flying cargo aircraft, from Nickolay in the video below 👇. #Windracers #Aviation #CargoAircraft #Cargo #MiddleMile #Freight #Mail #ParcelDelivery #ParcelAndPost
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The Emergency Services Show unites police, fire, ambulance, and rescue services to discover cutting-edge tech, with 550+ exhibitors, live demos, CPD content, and exclusive networking for 16,000+ attendees. We'll be there - come & talk to us! @emergencyukshow
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If you are an SME with a defence themed solution, we can provide you with a loan to help take it to market. Find out the full prerequisites here and apply: ow.ly/NBnq50Taugn #DASA @DefenceHQ
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Are you looking after innovation in your organization? Join us at BSI’s #InnovationDay on Nov 14. Get ready for panel discussions, workshops, and networking. Secure your spot: bit.ly/4bSKMFb #BSIStandards #ISO56001 #ISO56002 #InnovationManagement @innovateuk
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In October 2023, the U.S Congress Joint Economic Committee found that wildfires cost the US economy $394 to $893 billion dollars each year 🪙. AIDA3 Purdue, in partnership with Windracers are trying to change that. To learn more: purdue.edu/computes/airtonom…
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Nice coverage on @BBCWorld of our latest flight trials testing swarms to detect and tackle wildfires using the ULTRA by @Windracers. Article bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg3e… BBC Breakfast (1:23:40) bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0… #FutureFlight @innovateuk @BristolUni @sheffielduni @LancashireFRS
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The @UKRI_News #FutureFlightChallenge released this report on #FutureFlight use cases, including inspecting infrastructure. The difference #drones can make is clear; enhancing sustainability, security, safety and effectiveness by transforming data capture. ukri.org/publications/future…
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£46m in new funding from @UKRI_News @EPSRC and 67 partners will allow the @TransitTwin research hub to harness the power of 'digital twins' to establish how the UK's transport systems can be decarbonised. Read more ➡️ gla.ac/3WYdFLL
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