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The drone on drones has reached fever pitch, yet unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs are coming of age. Once the bastion of joystick-wielding hobbyists, jail-bound drug smugglers or missile-wielding military wonks, the tech is now taken seriously by industry.

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Southampton has been named as of the new drone capitals of the country. The city is one of five areas in the UK to take part in groundbreaking research into the aerial technology. read more

Preston and Bradford are amongst 5 areas chosen to examine how drone technology could operate within city environments. read more

London has been selected as one of five cities to explore in detail how drone technology could be utilised across the UK. read more

Preston is flying the flag for technology after becoming one of only five national drone technology test centres. read more

Tris Dyson, Executive Director of the Challenge Prize Centre, appeared on BBC Breakfast to highlight the five cities taking part in the Flying High Challenge. read more

"Fleets of civilian drones could soon dart through the skies of UK cities, delivering urgent medical supplies, easing traffic congestion and helping emergency services, according to a Government-backed scheme." read more

Drones can be more than just “toys”, a project looking at how they can benefit cities hopes to show.  Local authorities are being asked for their ideas about how drones could be put to use in their areas.

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