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EASA Certification Director Trevor Woods presented EASA’s re-written CS-23 certification rules for small aircraft last week, noting that the "EASA CS-23 are new, smart and flexible rules, prepared with and for a safe innovative GA industry." The reorganized CS-23 removes design limitations for manufacturers and thus open the way to innovation. One of our favorite drones from CES 2017, the Yuneec Breeze, will now allow users to stream live video to YouTube, Facebook and other popular social media platforms through the Yuneec app. The company explains that, "With Breeze4k, you can live stream to Facebook, YouTube, or your preferred output using Real-Time Messaging

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OK, drone pilots, the FAA has just issued some new airspace limitations we ALL need to be aware of... Using existing authority under (14 CFR) § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address national security concerns about unauthorized drone operations over a current total of 133 military facilities. This is the first time the agency has published airspace restrictions that specifically apply only to drones. The FAA and DoD have agreed to restrict drone flights up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of these 133 facilities. The restrictions take effect on April 14, 2017, with limited exceptions. Chinese drone giant DJI is reportedly planning an entry