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November 27, 2017

NOAA, UTSI Test Autopilot In UAV

Needed An Autonomous Aircraft That Could Fly The Same Pattern Multiple Times

NOAA Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division (ATDD) of the Air Resources Laboratory has selected Boulder, CO-based Black Swift Technologies (BST) to integrate their SwiftCore Flight Management System with a UAV Factory Penguin BE UAV platform in support of a joint research project with the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI). This represents the first integration of BST’s SwiftCore Flight Management System (FMS) with the Penguin BE UAV platform.

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FAA SAIB Warns Of Possible Issues With MBB-BK117 Helicopters

January Accident May Be Related To Problem With Engine Oil Drain System

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) warning of a possible blockage of the engine oil drainage system on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters.

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New U.K. Drone Law Would Restrict Flights Near Airports

Transportation Minister Reports More Than 50 'Near Misses' Between Drones And Airliners

The U.K. Ministry of Transport is recommending new laws to go into effect next year that would restrict drone flight near airports following reports of more than 50 "near misses" between UAVs and airliners in the past year.

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National 119 Rescue Headquarters Acquires Two H225 Helicopters

New Order Will Bring Its All-Airbus Fleet To Six Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract from South Korea's National 119 Rescue Headquarters for the purchase of two additional H225 helicopters.

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Skydive Myrtle Beach To Get Its Day In Court

Judge Orders Discovery In Lawsuit Charging Conspiracy

Discovery has been ordered by a federal magistrate in a lawsuit against Horry County SC, Horry County Department of Airports (HCDA), the FAA in which Skydive Myrtle Beach owner Aaron Holly charges that the government and agencies have conspired against him to deprive him of his constitutional rights.

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Where Are The Most Drones? Las Vegas, According To Research

Nearly 700 Registered In One LV ZIP Code

If you're looking for a thriving drone community, look no further than Las Vegas.

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Workhorse Announces First Manned Flight Of SureFly Electric Hybrid Octocopter

Flight Planned Just Prior To The Start Of The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show In Las Vegas

Workhorse Group will conduct the first manned flight of its SureFly personal hybrid octocopter on January 8 in Las Vegas prior to the start of the 2018 CES.  The date is dependent on several factors, including weather, regulatory approval from the FAA and local municipalities.

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DJI Seeking Partners For UAS Integration Pilot Program

Deadline For Expression Of Interest Is November 28

DJI is looking to partner with state, local and tribal governments that are applying to take part in the FAA’s recently launched UAS Integration Pilot Program, which will provide opportunities for government and industry to experiment with advanced UAS operations and test new forms of airspace management.

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