The infrastructure that enables digital connectivity within and between places as well as the technology and intelligence that enables data-rich insights, modelling and analysis.
Technology that enables real-time infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance has been commercialised by Hitachi Rail following UK-led research and development.
Unlock the Potential of AI in Transforming the UK Transport Sector
The Department for Transport (DfT), in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, recognises the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of the UK’s transport system.
With more than 50% of the global population living in cities, the urban way of life has brought both indisputable advantages and significant challenges, particularly related to the air that we breathe.
The reliance on Temporary Danger Areas or any other airspace segregation to accommodate 'Beyond Visual Line of Sight' (BVLOS) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations in the UK is sustainable. It is imperative that solutions of safely integrate BVLOS operations with existing airspace users are found to unlock the economic and societal benefits of UAVS.