The EPS has been invited to take part in a major discussion on the future of drones, and will be joining the round table discussion on Wednesday 10 June.

They will be joining top speakers at the event, who include:

Air Vice Marshal Edward Stringer, ACDS [Ops] MoD, Assistant Chief Constable Richard Berry, the police counter-drones expert, Professor Keith Hayward, Mr Paul Cremin, Professor Noel Sharkeyand Dr Julian Lewis MP, defence expert from politics.

The event – titled ‘Remotely piloted air systems [RPAS] – a ten year view -  applications in defence & security’ – has been organised by City Forum and is being held at the Caledonian Club in London SW1.

Ticket prices start from £196 +VAT, but there is a 20%discount on the ticket price for members of The Emergency Planning Society.

To book your place contact Fiona Foy at ffoy@cityforum.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)1373 831 900.

The impact of the new phenomenon of drones is featured in the current issue of Resilience.