Andrew explains the role of the Connected Places Catapult and its focus on Cities, Transport and Places.  He explores their close collaboration with the Department for Transport, BEIS and the CAA and discusses the Drone Pathfinder Programme, public engagement  and real world demonstrations.  Seeking to overcome technical, operational and commercial barriers to successful BVLOS flights in non-segregated airspace, Connected Places regularly convenes conversations between the public / private sector and local / central government.  The podcast also touches on successful Australian / Canadian models, counter-drone technology and drone cyber security.