UK vows funding to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services

London (AFP) April 1, 2025 The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged GBP20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and "flying taxis" take off in Britain. The drone delivery market has landed in several countries including the United States, allowing customers to have online shopping dropped at their doors by fleets of flying robots. There have been several pilot schemes in the UK too - from i

Apr 3, 2025 - 13:17
 0
UK vows funding to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services
London (AFP) April 1, 2025
The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged GBP20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and "flying taxis" take off in Britain. The drone delivery market has landed in several countries including the United States, allowing customers to have online shopping dropped at their doors by fleets of flying robots. There have been several pilot schemes in the UK too - from i