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February 04, 2014

Central Michigan University Conducts Great Lakes Research With UAV Helo

Aircraft Equipped With Hyperspectral Camera Will Assist In Identification Of Invasive Wetland Species

Central Michigan University has acquired the only unmanned aerial vehicle in Michigan — a six-foot long helicopter — equipped with a hyperspectral camera that will significantly advance research imaging of Great Lakes wetlands. The camera takes extremely high-resolution images in 334 colors compared to typical cameras that capture just three.

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FAA: Unmanned Aircraft Not Allowed To Deliver Beer

Wisconsin Brewer Wanted To Deliver Beverage To Ice Fishermen, Others

The president of the Stevens Point, WI brewery Lakemaid Beer took a cue from Amazon.com and has released a video on YouTube of an unmanned aircraft delivering beer to fishermen on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota ... and the video has drawn the wrath of the FAA.

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Former Air Ambulance Pilot Charges Non-Profit Director With Conflict Of Interest

Canadian Helicopter Company Profiting From Charity Work, Former Employee Says

A member of the board of directors of the Canadian medical transportation non-profit organization Helicopter Air Life Operation (HALO) is also the owner of the helicopter company that leases aircraft to the charity, and that constitutes a conflict of interest, according to a former HALO employee.

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AD: Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2014-02-05

PRODUCT: Eurocopter Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, and AS350D1 helicopters.

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AD: Eurocopter France Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2014-02-04

PRODUCT: Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters.

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Bell Helicopter Wins Contract With NYPD For Four Bell 429s

Will Join Existing Fleet Of Three Bell 412EPs In The Big Apple

Bell Helicopter has signed an agreement with the New York Police Department for four Bell 429 helicopters. The aircraft will be used for airborne law enforcement patrol, serving the citizens of New York City and surrounding jurisdictions.

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New Hampshire City Uses UAV Video Despite FAA Prohibition

Company That Shot The Video Had No Special Exemption From The Agency

A promotional video being used by the city of Nashua, NH on its "Nashua Dares" website features video captured using a camera mounted on a UAV ... and the production company openly admits it has not received a special exemption from the FAA to conduct such flights.

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Bristow Group William Chiles To Retire As CEO At 2014 Annual Meeting

CFO Jonathan Baliff To Step Up Into Top Position

William E. Chiles, President and Chief Executive Officer of helicopter services company Bristow Group, will retire from those positions at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on July 31, 2014, and be succeeded by Jonathan E. Baliff, Bristow's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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