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September 21, 2018

Test Runs Complete On NW-88 Multi-Fuel Twin-Cylinder UAV Engine

Marks The Conclusion Of The Design Phase Of Development And Begins The Test And Qualification Phase

After beginning the program early this year and producing a concept prototype just this May, Northwest UAV has announced the completion of the first test runs on its newest engine, the NW-88 multi-fuel twin-cylinder UAV engine.

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FAA Grants Waiver To State Farm For Flights Over Populated Areas

First Of Its Kind Authorization Will Assist In Response To Hurricane Florence

To assess damage in communities impacted by Hurricane Florence, State Farm has been granted a waiver for drone operations that will be the first of its kind for an insurance company. The FAA waiver combines permissions for two types of operations that are typically tightly restricted: operations over people and flights beyond the operator’s visual line of sight. These provisions are approved over four states impacted by Hurricane Florence; together, they dramatically enhance State Farm’s ability to evaluate hurricane damage and allocate resources.

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Leonardo Performs TH-119 Avionics Power On At Philadelphia Facility

Hopes To Achieve FAA Certification Early In 2019

Leonardo has completed another major milestone in the certification process of the TH-119 single engine helicopter with the first ‘power on’ of the new Genesys Aerosystems avionics. The all new avionics and cockpit allowing unique IFR operations is being integrated at Leonardo Philadelphia facility, home to the AW119 single engine final assembly line for the US and global market as well as to the development and certification of all customized solutions able to meet evolving market requirements.

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Workhorse Group Selects Partner To Manage SureFly Formal Sales Process

Engages B. Riley FBR Will Lead Efforts Associated With The eVTOL Aircraft

Workhorse Group has begun the formal process to sell its SureFly operating unit, which is developing a vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Workhorse has engaged investment bank B. Riley FBR to manage the process.

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Commercial UAV Expo Announces Speakers For October 2 Keynote

Leaders From FAA And The White House To Be Featured At October Event In Las Vegas

Commercial UAV Expo has announced the final line up of speakers for the keynote presentations taking place on Tuesday, October 2 at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas. Earl Lawrence, Executive Director of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office of the FAA, and Michael Kratsios, Deputy Assistant to the President and the Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer at the White House, will each sit down with Gretchen West, of Hogan Lovells and Commercial Drone Alliance, to provide perspective on the commercial drone industry from their respective vantage points.

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