Planning drone futures: Practice advice launch reception

The RTPI are publishing leading edge practice advice on planners’ use of drones, and planning for drone infrastructure. To celebrate its launch, we’re hosting a panel event followed by a drinks reception. 

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

There will be an opportunity for audience discussion and participation. 

What to expect:

From delivering parcels, flying in corridors above you, to moving passengers between transport hubs, in the near-future, aerial drones may be a growing part of everyday life in the UK. As Amazon begins drone  parcel delivery in Darlington, steps are taken towards changing skies. 

Planners are uniquely placed to harness this technological advancement for the public good, and to ensure, where appropriate, that drone infrastructure is integrated into the built environment in socially just, environmentally, and economically sustainable ways.  

We are at a pivotal moment to consider changing skies. Given ongoing Government and policy investment alongside the lifespans of local and strategic plans, rapid advancements in drone capabilities, and their potential to significantly (re)shape the built environment, planners need to begin developing future-facing local plan policy now.  

Dr Anna Jackman (University of Reading) and Dr Paul Cureton (Lancaster University) will present new RTPI practice advice on both planners’ use of drones, and planning for their widespread adoption, looking forward to potential technology futures. 

Anna and Paul will be joined by expert speakers from the worlds of policy and practice (TBC). 

There will also be a display of RTPI-commissioned illustrations depicting  the ways in which drones may shape the UK built environment.  

What you'll gain:

Insights into:

• Key concepts and issues for planners related to the widespread roll out of aerial drones in the UK;
• the possible impacts of drones on the UK’s built and natural environments, explored through case studies; and
• 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.