West Midlands cleared for dedicated drone airport lift-off

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West Midlands cleared for dedicated drone airport lift-off

Britain's first drone airport is being backed by the West Midlands force.

Take off: A take off site for drones is being supported by West Midlands Police

Date - 3rd February 2022
By - Chris Smith

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A pop up airport for drones is being developed with the help of Britain’s second-biggest police force. West Midlands will be working with a private firm (Urban-Air Port) and the Civil Aviation Authority to set up a vertiport in Coventry that...

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