UK vows £20 million to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services

'Flying taxis' could become 'everyday reality' as government unveils £20 million plan - The Mirror

Brits could be catching flying taxis in just two years' time under the futuristic plans unveiled by the Government - ministers are also hoping to use drones to fight crime and help the NHS

UK vows £20 million to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services

The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged £20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and "flying taxis" take off in Britain.

Drone delivery firm Manna set for flying start in Cork

Irish drone delivery operator Manna has announced that it will be expanding its drone delivery capabilities to Cork amid a period of growth.

UK government finds more than £20m to help drones and flying taxis off the ground

The UK government has unveiled more than £20m in funding to accelerate the development and commercialisation of drone services and flying taxis. The funding which was announced today by aviation [...] The post UK government finds more than £20m to help drones and flying taxis off the ground appeared first on Robotics and Automation.

UK Government “to Fund over UKP20 Million for British Drone and eVTOL Industries” - eVTOL Insights

Released yesterday, some people thought this was an April Fool news story, but no, the Labour Government is serious about the British drone and eVTOL industry, reports gov.uk. The release states, “We want the UK to have an advanced aviation ecosystem where everyone can benefit from new technology while tackling emissions.” While any funding in today’s tough financial environment is welcome, UKP20 million is barely going to touch the surface of t…

It announces UK more than 25 mdd to accelerate commercial drone and eVTOL flights It will remove regulatory barriers and enable the use of drones and air taxis in public, commercial and emergency services throughout the country Drafting A21 Mié, 02/04/2025 - 01:00 UK Minister of Aviation Mike Kane confirmed an investment of more than $25.8 million (mdd) to launch new flight technologies that can boost commercial-scale drone service and air taxis…