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November 05, 2019

Nebraska Startup Brings Firefighting Drones To Market

Technology Allows Aircraft To Start Back Fires To Prevent Wildfire Spreading

As fire seasons stretch longer and blazes burn hotter, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln startup company is using drones to fight fire with fire and keep people out of harm’s way.

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Department Of The Interior Grounds Majority Of Drone Fleet

Concerns Raised About Security Of Chinese-Made Aircraft

The U.S. Department of the Interior has grounded most of its drones over concerns that the Chinese-made aircraft and components may present a security risk.

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New UAVOS HAPS ApusDuo Variant Successfully Completes Test Flight

Multiple Modifications Incorporated In Latest Aircraft

UAVOS announced its successful test flight completion of the new modification of ApusDuo solar-powered high-altitude platform system (HAPS) with a wingspan of 46 feet. The design of the main elements of the aircraft has been modified which resulted in increased reliability and decreased overall structure weight.

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Two Fatally Injured In Florida Accident

Beech Baron Went Down Shortly After Takeoff From Ocala, FL

A Beech Baron went down Thursday shortly after takeoff from Ocala International Airport (KOCF) in central Florida, resulting in the fatal injury of the two people on board the aircraft.

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LA County Fire Department Selects Becker Mission ADS-B Transponder

Will Be Installed During Retrofit Of Helicopter Fleet

LA County Fire Department Air Operations selected Becker Avionics’ ADS-B transponder, the BXT6500 series for retrofitting their existing fleet of helicopters. LACOFD operates a fleet of Bell B412 and Sikorsky S-70 helicopters. With the FAA ADS-B mandated deadline of January 1, 2020 quickly approaching, LACOFD selected the mission capable BXT transponder to become ADS-B compliant. The quick installation took approximately 30 hours to complete and was accomplished by LACOFD’s capable maintenance department.

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NBAA Commends FAA For New Measures to Preserve Aviation Privacy, Security

Announced During The NBAA Flight Planners Summit During NBAA-BACE

The NBAA is applauding the FAA for developing a plan to allow a real-time flight-tracking opt-out for operators that have equipped their aircraft with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment, which will be required to operate in most U.S. airspace effective Jan. 1, 2020.

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First FAA-Approved BVLOS Drone Flight Completed In Alaska

Mission Inspected Nearly Four Miles Of The Trans-Alaska Pipeline

FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program partners, including The University of Alaska Fairbanks, Iris Automation, Skyfront, Echodyne, and Alyeska Pipeline Service Company achieve a milestone in the drone industry.

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Bristow Group Successfully Emerges From Chapter 11

Completes Financial Restructuring With $535 Million In New Capital

Bristow Group has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, successfully completing its debt restructuring process and implementing the Chapter 11 reorganization plan confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on October 4, 2019.

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AUVSI Holding Webinars On Operating Drones Safely And Responsibly

Educational Program Is Part Of National Drone Safety Awareness Week

National Drone Safety Awareness Week is underway, and the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is hosting a series of webinars to highlight how members of the drone industry are using the technology to engage with their communities. Each day of the week is devoted to a specific theme on how to operate drones safely and responsibly.

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