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November 30, 2017

AMA Drone Report 11.30.17: Biggest Drone City?, DJI Goggles, Drone Racing

Also: Leaflet Drop Arrest, UK Drone Law, SureFly Hybrid Octocopter, Drone Assists In Rescue

If you're looking for a thriving drone community, look no further than Las Vegas. According to research conducted by Bard College in New York, the 89117 ZIP code has the largest number of hobbyist drone registrations at 672. The researchers analyzed data from the FAA's registration database. DJI has introduced an enhanced version of the DJI Goggles targeted at drone racers, aerial enthusiasts and RC hobbyists. The new DJI Goggles RE (Racing Edition) take on a completely new look, with a redesigned metallic matte

AMA Drone Report 11.30.17: Biggest Drone City?, DJI Goggles, Drone Racing

Also: Leaflet Drop Arrest, UK Drone Law, SureFly Hybrid Octocopter, Drone Assists In Rescue

If you're looking for a thriving drone community, look no further than Las Vegas. According to research conducted by Bard College in New York, the 89117 ZIP code has the largest number of hobbyist drone registrations at 672. The researchers analyzed data from the FAA's registration database. DJI has introduced an enhanced version of the DJI Goggles targeted at drone racers, aerial enthusiasts and RC hobbyists. The new DJI Goggles RE (Racing Edition) take on a completely new look, with a redesigned metallic matte black visor and headband. DJI has also developed an external OcuSync Air Unit and camera module which can be installed or mounted on any drone or aircraft to provide operators usi

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Krypto Labs Announces Its 'Drone Innovation Startup Contest 2018'

Offering Up To $500,000 In Funding

Krypto Labs, an emerging hub for innovators from around the world located in Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of a new global contest for startups to recognize the top innovators in drone technology. The contest aims to acknowledge the growing importance of the technology that will redefine the conventional wisdom around aerial mobility and its entrepreneurial potential.

DFW Airport Receives $52 Million For Runway Rehabilitation Project

Two FAA Grants Fund Rehabilitation And New Technology For One Of DFW's Busiest Runways, And Ramp Lighting Upgrades

Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport will rebuild and install new technology on one of its busiest runways thanks in large part to federal grant funds. DFW Airport has received two grants for airfield improvement from the FAA totaling over $52 million. The bulk of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants, about $49.5 million, will be used for the refurbishment of Runway 17-Center/35-Center and associated taxiway improvements. $2.6 million will help fund a lighting upgrade for the Terminal ramp areas.

Amazon Receives Patent For Self-Destructing Drones

Designed To Improve Safety In The Event Of An Emergency

Amazon has received a U.S. patent for a self-destructing delivery drone that is designed to break up in flight in the event of a power failure. The idea is to prevent a heavy drone from causing damage or injury should the aircraft experience a power failure or other in-flight emergency.

Rockwell Collins, CAE Join Forces For Military Training

Will Jointly Develop Integrated Live, Virtual, Constructive Training Solutions

At the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Rockwell Collins and CAE have announced a collaborative agreement to develop integrated Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) training solutions.

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Pilot Faults Power Company In 2015 Colorado Incident

Xcel Energy Named In Response To Federal Suit Filed By Injured Automobile Driver

The pilot of an L-39C jet and his passenger have named Xcel Energy as being at fault for an accident in which the airplane went through seven power lines while making a low pass through De Beque Canyon near Grand Junction, CO in 2015.

Fleet Readiness Center East Marks Another F-35 Milestone

Received First 'C' Variant Aircraft For Maintenance Earlier This Month

Fleet Readiness Center East achieved another milestone for its support of the F-35 Lightning II program. The depot received its first U. S. Navy F-35C Lightning II, carrier variant, for maintenance Nov. 9. The aircraft was flown from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

AAR To Perform Heavy Maintenance For Republic Airline

Four-Year Agreement Covers E170/175 Aircraft

Global aviation services company AAR has been selected by Republic Airline Inc. to perform heavy maintenance checks on its fleet of 188 Embraer 170/175 aircraft. This is a four-year agreement.

Falcon 900 Added To 51 North Group's Managed Fleet

Aircraft Will Be Based At Biggin Hill Airport In London

The 51 North Group has added a Falcon 900 to the Executive Aviation Services fleet. The aircraft will be based at London’s Biggin Hill Airport and available from charter from January 2018.

Quinte International Airshow Canceled For 2018

Event Was To Have Been Held At Canadian Forces Base Trenton In Ontario

The Quinte International Airshow, planned for Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario, Canada, has been canceled for next year citing operational commitments that conflict with the event.

Vulcan To The Sky Trust Raffle Closes December 31

Celebrating The 10th Anniversary Of The ‘Return To Flight’ Of Vulcan XH558

The VTST Prize Raffle is now entering its final month, before it closes on December 31, with a fantastic range of five prizes to suit all tastes and interests. The opportunity to win one of these prizes would make an amazing Christmas present for family or friends and is a great way to support the future of XH558.

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Airborne 11.29.17: Cessna SkyCourier, Women's Freefall Record, KSMO Temp Closure

Also: Hartzell Engine Technologies, Persian Gulf Airlines, 'Unsafe' Intercept Of P-8, Farnborough 2018

Textron Aviation has introduced a new twin-engine, high-wing, large-utility turboprop – the Cessna SkyCourier 408. FedEx Express has signed on as the launch customer for up to 100 aircraft, with an initial fleet order of 50 cargo aircraft and options for 50 more. Entry into service for the SkyCourier is planned for 2020. A group of 32 women set a world record for skydiving in formation on November 25th during an event held at Skydive Arizona over the Thanksgiving weekend. The women exited two air

U.S. CBP To Hire Student Pilots Exclusively From UND

New Air And Marine Operations Pathways Program Prepares Students For Future Careers As Airborne Law Enforcement Officers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) has launched a program to recruit students exclusively from the University of North Dakota (UND) for careers as airborne law enforcement officers. Under the program, sophomore and junior students learn the foundation of federal law enforcement while continuing their studies at UND. AMO’s mission is to detect, sort, track, intercept and apprehend criminals using sophisticated aviation techniques.

Russia Loses 19 Satellites In A Single Launch

Roscosmos Said The Liftoff Of A Soyuz-2.1b Rocket Went As Planned

Russia on Wednesday launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying 19 satellites from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the far eastern portion of the country.

Mercedes Marks 100 Successful Drone Deliveries In Zurich

Testing Conducted Over Ten Days Earlier This Fall

In a global first, online orders were delivered in Zurich between September 25 and October 13 with the aid of vans & drones. In partnership with Matternet and siroop.ch, Mercedes-Benz carried out a unique pilot project to test on-demand delivery of e-commerce orders – and it was a resounding success, particularly as unlike comparable systems this trial of a van and drone solution was carried out over an urban area and over a period of three weeks.

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Wingsuit Duo Flies Into Plane In Flight

Had Jumped From The Summit Of The Jungfrau In The Swiss Alps

It took more than 100 test flights and a first attempt that had to be abandoned, but the Soul Flyers finally achieved the seemingly impossible. In one of the most spectacular ways to ever catch a flight, Fred Fugen and Vince Reffet succeeded in flying into the open door of a small light aircraft in mid-air after freefalling from the summit of the Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps.

AMA Drone Report 11.16.17: Drone Registration, Drone Journalists Jailed

Also: Terror Advisory, DRL Sim, SureFly Octocopter, Space Needle Drone Pilot, FAI-ASFC World Fly-In Expo

A bill that includes a return to civilian drone registration has been included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2018. It would again require the registration of drones weighing more than about half a pound with the federal government. "Congress finalized legislation that will reverse the earlier court ruling in the John Taylor case and restore the FAA’s UAS registration requirement, including for AMA members," said the AMA. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke has issue

P&WC To Power New Twin-Engine Large-Utility Aircraft From Textron Aviation

SkyCourier Aircraft To Utilize The PT6A-65SC Engine

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has been selected by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, to power a new clean-sheet, twin-engine turboprop aircraft to serve the utility segment. The Cessna SkyCourier aircraft will be powered by the 1,100 shp PT6A-65SC engine enhanced with a fully connected FAST data system.

ATR 72-500 Gets Certification To Operate In Canada

Canadian Airlines May Now Operate The Aircraft In Cargo And Passenger Configurations

Transport Canada has certified the ATR-500, enabling Canadian airlines to operate ATR 72-500s either in passenger or cargo configuration.

Researchers Release Report On Drone Airborne Collisions

Can Cause More Damage That Birds Of The Same Weight For A Given Impact Speed, Simulations Show

A research team from the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) on Tuesday released a report that concludes that drones that collide with large manned aircraft can cause more structural damage than birds of the same weight for a given impact speed.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.30.17)

“This is an unprecedented opportunity for aviation students to earn a part-time salary while being trained for a challenging and rewarding career to serve and protect the American people.” Source: Christopher Wiyda, deputy director for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) northern region.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.30.17): Critical Areas

Areas where disturbances to the ILS localizer and glideslope courses may occur when surface vehicles or aircraft operate near the localizer or glideslope antennas.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.30.17)

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