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September 25, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 09.25.18: FAA ReAuth Update, Camcopter at Red Bull, Global UAV

Also: Fortress UAV, Drones To Track Alzheimer's Patients, Redkite-I Wide-Area Sensor, Rolls-Royce Powering MQ-25

Practically down to the wire, new language was introduced in the wee hours of the weekend in an attempt to an FAA Reauthorization passed and on the books before the September 30th deadline. AUVSI is currently examining the 1205 page document which addresses a number of unmanned air vehicle operational and legal issues. In initial reactions, the Airline Pilot’s Association is voicing approval about additional restrictions on hobby drone activity, while AMA is asking that the bill be defeated due to what they see is the potential for extensive restrictions on the model aviation community. Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS had the opportunity to show off a bit f

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NASA's TESS Shares First Science Image In Hunt To Find New Worlds

Captures A Wealth Of Stars And Other Objects, Including Systems Previously Known To Have Exoplanets

NASA’s newest planet hunter, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), is now providing valuable data to help scientists discover and study exciting new exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system. Part of the data from TESS’ initial science orbit includes a detailed picture of the southern sky taken with all four of the spacecraft’s wide-field cameras. This “first light” science image captures a wealth of stars and other objects, including systems previously known to have exoplanets.

Will Mark The 100th Launch Of The Heavy-Lift Booster

Arianespace’s upcoming mission from the Spaceport in French Guiana – which will mark the heavy-lift Ariane 5’s 100th launch – has been cleared for liftoff this week with a dual-satellite payload.