Humanitarian aid air delivery system, simple,safe, single use, biodegradable parachute system, UAV, fixed or rotary wing deployment.

Kent UK
Joined November 2013
In our latest interview we hear from Michael Cook of @IMechEUAS sponsors @AirDropBox, who outlines the #engineering decisions behind and the successes of their aid package system, which student teams will be using in this year’s UAS Challenge. ➡️ ow.ly/a4BN50DTVZ2
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We caught up with Michael Cook of sponsors @AirDropBox - read part 1 of our interview to hear technical details about their aid drop solution, recent successes and reasons for getting involved in the #UAS2021 Challenge. imeche.org/news/news-article…
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AirDropBox retweeted
Join us on the 29th & 30th of November for our "Annual Flight Demonstration"! Details for booking are below.
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AirDropBox retweeted
The Commercial UAV Show @totalunmanned is fast approaching. Come and see how we are enhancing communications connectivity for sUAS! #Satcom terrapinn.com/exhibition/the…
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Inspirational @AirDropBox
Powerful presentation from AirDropBox's George Cook on how BVLOS drones could bypass relief aircraft hub logjams to deliver humanitarian aid directly to those in need #BVLOS18
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A timely reminder that it is not just the Caribbean and east coast of the US that suffers at this time of year.
.@PennyMordaunt: "We are closely monitoring Typhoon Mangkhut as it approaches the Philippines. My thoughts are with those who have already had to evacuate their homes." #OmpongPH
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HLA launches new membership scheme Benefits of this membership: Access to Hum-log Portal; Training & education; Professionalism; A connected global community; Research & knowledge-sharing. #humanitarian #logistics #supplychain #aid #charity #nonprofit ow.ly/DKuI50gOlPE
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AirDropBox retweeted
Make sure to book your place for our Annual Demonstration Day 2018! #UAV #Engineering #Demo #Demonstration
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The last mile represents the final approach to the combat zone which is fraught with danger. #AWE18 will be working alongside @DSTL Autonomous Last Mile Resupply #ALMRS to understand if RAS can provide enhanced capabilities and safety.
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#Update from the Logistics Cluster team in #SouthSudan. As rainy season is in full swing, be sure to check the latest changes to access routes with the new Access Constraints Map => bit.ly/2KAjrj3
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AirDropBox retweeted
The UK government is preparing for the hurricane season in the Caribbean. We're making sure that the British Overseas Territories and others have the support they need in case of a repeat of the devastating hurricanes which hit the region last year: ht.ly/ztzL30kNwMJ
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AirDropBox retweeted
We have been busy testing out our platform to drop articles using the @AirDropBox micro box. Here is a picture of the Prion Mk3 taxiing up the runway last Thursday. Keep an eye on our youtube channel for a video of the event. #UAV #Development #HumanitarianAid
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AirDropBox retweeted
We have an exiting project currently in the design phase which we plan to do test flights for this summer! Can you guess what it is? #uav #innovation #WhatIsIt
The @BritishArmy has officially launched #AWE18 at @RUSI_org. We will push the boundaries of technology & the military capability in the land environment. The British Army will test the most cutting edge technology & innovative combat tactics to ensure our forces remain unmatched
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AirDropBox retweeted
Hurricane season is a month away. To prepare people along the Gulf Coast the 403rd Wing’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron will take part in the Hurricane Awareness Tour May 7-11, 2018. Visit: 403wg.afrc.af.mil/News/Artic…
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AirDropBox retweeted
South Sudan is a country the size France, yet it only has 300 kilometres of paved roads. With 6 million people reliant on aid, getting to those in need can be an arduous journey: ow.ly/G9A230jzm1j
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When @WFP can’t deliver food to families by road, we do it by air. Last year in #Syria, we did: 📦 309 airdrops ✈️ 533 airlifts Learn more: bit.ly/2GubA1b #SyriaConf2018
In preparation for the coming monsoon season in #Bangladesh, the Logistics Sector has introduced a Physical Road Access Constraints map 🗺 This map provides up to date access information to humanitarian actors in Cox’s Bazar and is available here 👉 bit.ly/2qUboRn
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Enjoyed learning more about UNHCR's new Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework in Geneva - a progressive approach which bridges the nexus between aid and development by responding with long term humanitarian-development strategies from day 1.
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Damaged roads & insecurity often leave air transport as the primary mean of aid delivery in #SouthSudan. In February, the cluster facilitated air transport for humanitarian organisations to 26 locations across the country. More 👉bit.ly/2G3xjzd