Liverpool set to become a global driving force in drone technology
Drone Major Group is launching a drone technology ‘Test and Development Area’ project in the Liverpool City Region.
In partnership with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA), the project aims to put the region on the path to become a global leader in the deployment of new drone technology.
This initiative, known as Phoenix I, is the first in a series of interconnected projects developed by Drone Major Group, with several regional partners, to deliver commercially viable, scalable and environmentally sustainable drone services across all environments (surface, underwater, air & space), and in all the sectors that are vital for the UK and world economy.
The project promises to bring to the City Region new investment and economic growth, employment, skills, education and a cleaner environment.
A roadmap has been created for this project which identifies key themes, outlining a clear pathway to develop operational drone capabilities to be delivered in the fields of urban logistics, the environment, security, maritime logistics, port & maritime, and the wider community.
All projects within the newly established Phoenix programme, which currently comprises 10 new initiatives addressing these sectors across the UK, will share a common operational model and advanced data analysis to ensure that progress accelerates exponentially.
Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram of the Liverpool City Region comments, “The Liverpool City Region is a digital powerhouse. We have the world class infrastructure, expertise and ambition to be leaders of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It’s fantastic to see the Drone Major Group recognising that by choosing to open their test and development area here.
“This project will deliver new jobs and investment and will attract people to our area not just to work but to study too, knowing that we are working on cutting edge and exciting projects such as this, as well as ambitious plans in everything from digital infrastructure and tidal power.”
