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March 29, 2018

Pond5, DJI Join Forces To Create Aerial Footage Online Marketplace

Images And Video All Captured By FAA Certified Pilots And Filmmakers

Global content marketplace Pond5 and drone manufacturer DJI, have launched an innovative collaboration to develop a premium collection of licensable aerial footage.

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AeroVironment Releases New Puma 3

Upgraded For Operation In More Challenging Radio Frequency Environments

AeroVironment is now taking orders for its new PumaTM 3 small unmanned aircraft system. AeroVironment upgraded the Puma’s airframe to enable robust operation of its i45 EO/IR sensor suite with SIGINT payloads in harsh and demanding environments. In addition, the Puma 3 incorporates AeroVironment’s latest digital data link (DDL) with security upgrades to support operation in more challenging radio frequency (RF) environments, with M1/M2/M5 and M3/M4/M6 frequency bands and with AES-256 encryption.

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NATA Denver Town Hall Covers General Aviation Workforce Shortage

Other Staffing Challenges Also Addressed In The Session

On March 26, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) held the third in its series of 2018 Industry Town Hall meetings at Signature Flight Support (APA) in Englewood, CO. NATA Managing Director, Safety and Training Michael France was joined by state department of transportation personnel and other Denver-area aviation business professionals, including leaders from FBOs, airports and air charter providers.

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Irkutsk Rolls Out Second MC-21-300 Flight Test Aircraft

Four Airplanes Will Eventually Take Part In The Test Program

A second MC-21-300 flight test aircraft  has been rolled out at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant in russia. According to the official website of the Irkut Corporation, it was delivered on March 25 from the final assembly workshop to the flight test facility of the plant.

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Congresswoman Introduces 'Safeguarding America’s Skies Act'

Would Allow Government Tracking Of, and Engagement With, Drones Considered A Security Risk

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO-04) recently introduced H.R. 5366, the Safeguarding America’s Skies Act, which would allow the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security to detect, track, and engage with drones that pose a security risk to agency facilities and assets.

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Thommen Announces Supersonic Air Data Systems

Instrument Now Performs Angle Of Attack Computation

Thommen Aircraft Equipment has rolled out a decisive enhancement of their reputed air data computers, going a step even further toward more performance and safety. The Thommen AC32 Air Data Computer,  is now available with additional capabilities, supporting supersonic flight operations and providing Angle of Attack (AOA) computation to prevent critical flight attitudes at low speed.

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Skycatch And DJI Announce Global Agreement

Will Deliver High-Precision Custom Drones For Komatsu Smart Construction Service

Commercial drone data company Skycatch, and DJI have extended their partnership to manufacture and deliver a fleet of high-precision drones for Komatsu Smart Construction. Each drone is manufactured by DJI and outfitted with specialized Skycatch technology, and is the first time DJI has manufactured a custom drone for a partner.

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Sundance Helicopters Pioneers Helicopter Pilot Development Initiative

Program Provides Mentorship, Support And A Clear Path For Helicopter Pilots To Achieve Career Goals

Sundance Helicopters has launched the SkyPath Pilot Program in conjunction with flight academy partner, Leading Edge Aviation Inc. Bend, Oregon the exclusive flight provider for Central Oregon Community College (COCC). The program not only helps define a sure pathway to the professional and personal success of future aviators, but also ensures a consistent, efficient, and effective pipeline for Sundance Helicopters and our industry partners to secure operationally-ready and highly-qualified helicopter pilots.

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UAVs To Inspect Japanese Nuclear Plant Damaged In 2011

SwRI-Led Team To Develop Drones For Use In Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

A team led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is developing unmanned aerial system (UAS) technology to fly into the containment vessels of the damaged units at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station and assess conditions. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Incorporated (TEPCO Holdings) contracted SwRI to explore the use of UAS, or drones, within the containment.

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FlightSafety Update Their Citation 550 Simulator

Set To Complete Jettech's STC'd Garmin GTN Mod

Jettech, a leader in developing affordable aftermarket aircraft solutions, announced today that FlightSafety International has targeted April to complete the installation of Jettech's Garmin touchscreen GTN 650/750 GPS/NAV/COM  modification update to their Citation 550 full motion simulator.

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