Drones PANs launch event

To celebrate the launch of RTPI practice advice on planning for drones, we’re hosting a panel event followed by a drinks reception. 

Hear from the authors of the report, Dr Paul Cureton and Dr Anna Jackman, alongside a mix of expert panellists. 

There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end. 

What to expect:

In the relatively near future unmanned aerial drones may be a part of everyday life in the UK: Flying in corridors above you, delivering shopping, and even moving  passengers between transport hubs. Amazon has already started delivering parcels by drone in Darlington. 

Planners will have a unique responsibility to harness this technological advancement for the public good, and ensure that drone infrastructure is integrated into the built environment in socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable and just ways. 

Time is short. Given the lifespans of local and strategic plans, rapid advancements in drones’ capabilities, and their potential to significantly shape the build environment, planners will need to begin future-facing local plan policy now. 

What you'll gain:

Insights into:

• key concepts and issues for planners related to the widespread roll out of arial drones in the UK
• the possible impacts of drones on the UK’s built and natural environments 
• how planning policy could shape the roll out of drone infrastructure so that it contributes to place making and is delivered in a way that is socially, environmentally, and economically equitable

This event is eligible for up to 1 hour of CPD and covers the following subjects from the core CPD framework:

Placemaking and Design
Development and Infrastructure Planning

Getting to the venue

Allsop's offices are in Central London.

By train: Bond Street station and oxford Circus station are both less than 10 mins walk away

By taxi: Taxis can drop you off directly outside the venue.

Before you set off, it's worth checking for any updates – e.g. ongoing roadworks in the area that might affect your journey.

Access and inclusion

We're committed to making sure everyone has a great experience at our events. Once you've booked, we'll get in touch to talk through any access needs or requirements you might have. If you have any questions in the meantime, just contact events@rtpi.org.uk – we're here to help.

Tickets

If you wish to make a group booking, please contact events@rtpi.org.uk. 

Food and refreshments

Drinks and nibbles will be served. We always provide vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, and we're happy to cater for other dietary requirements like Kosher or Halal options – just let us know by emailing events@rtpi.org.uk.