James Dunthorne

Director of Fleet UAS, Neuron Innovations & Director of Standards at ARPAS-UK
Summary
James Dunthorne is a highly experienced professional in the field of drone technology, with a comprehensive background in drone safety, operational safety cases, regulation, BVLOS, high accuracy drone surveying, UTM, and distributed systems.
Currently serving as a Director and Drone Consultant at Fleet UAS, James is deeply involved in helping companies incorporate drone technology into their operations and is actively engaged in projects to facilitate BVLOS drone flights in the UK.
With a diverse work history spanning operations, software, consultancy, regulation, and manufacturing, James has played pivotal roles in various industries, including the development of the acclaimed Vogel R3D service by Plowman Craven.
His association with ARPAS-UK as the Standards Director underscores his commitment to advancing drone standards, evident through his contributions to national and international committees such as BSI, ISO, and DIAG.
Parallel to his professional endeavors, James pursues academic excellence, focusing on drone technology through his master's and ongoing PhD studies. His doctoral research revolves around verifying collision avoidance systems for drones to enhance safety measures for BVLOS flights.
James is a seasoned presenter, having delivered talks at numerous prestigious conferences worldwide, including the American Control Conference, Geobusiness, Flood Expo, MOVE, and the Commercial UAV Show.
His expertise encompasses a wide range of areas such as BVLOS, Consultancy, Research & Development, Distributed Systems, Drone Training, UAV Systems, Safety, Regulation, and High Accuracy Surveying. Within the drone applications domain, James specializes in Surveying, Rail, Construction, Environmental, Property, Infrastructure, and GIS.
He is proficient in working with hardware from leading brands like Intel, Aerialtronics, Pixhawk, DJI, as well as various components like Cameras, GPS, and Embedded Systems. James is also well-versed in software tools like Matlab, Photogrammetry, UTM, AI, DLT, CAD, 3D Modeling, and Image Processing.