The first episode of the Agri-Tech Frontiers Web Series brings together AutoSpray Systems and ARPAS-UK for a focused discussion on the future of drone technology in UK agriculture and environmental conservation. Featuring Jo Bellett and Aleks Kowalski from ARPAS-UK, alongside Rob Pearson and Andy Sproson from AutoSpray Systems, the session explores the role of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations in making large-scale agri-drone work commercially viable, practical and repeatable.
The Agri-Tech Frontiers series has been created to open up important conversations around the technologies, regulations and skills shaping the next stage of the UK agri-drone industry. Delivered in conjunction with the ARPAS-UK Agri-Environment Special Interest Group, the series highlights real-world projects, pioneering applications and the training pathways needed to support safe, effective drone operations across agriculture, ecological restoration and land management. This opening episode also introduces AutoSpray’s Beyond Restoration work and the launch of its new BVLOS course, setting the scene for future discussions on how drone technology can support more efficient, resilient and environmentally responsible land-based industries.
The Agri-Tech Frontiers webinar series is a collaborative initiative between AutoSpray Systems and ARPAS-UK (the UK’s drone association) that serves as a premier forum for thought leadership and professional development in the agricultural drone sector. Charting the rapid growth, operational standards, and future potential of UK agri-drone technology, the series brings together operators, land managers, industry innovators, and regulatory bodies. From demystifying compliance and CAA audits to showcasing real-world environmental projects and advanced piloting pathways, Agri-Tech Frontiers provides the practical insights, strategic guidance, and technical CPD needed to scale safe, sustainable, and commercially viable aerial operations across British landscapes.