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Airborne-Unmanned 01.02.18: UAVOS Converts Manned A/C, DJI Quiz, Drone Journos

Also: Quaternium HYBRiX.20, Fuel Cell System For Drones, FCC Fines A-V Transmitter MFR, Airborne Surveillance Market

UAVOS Inc. has developed an unmanned aerial complex based on Pipistrel’s Sinus light aircraft. UAVOS converted three Pipistrel Sinus aircraft into UAVs, and modified the wings of the original aircraft for the installation of hangers for payload. In addition to that, the wiring was changed, and the company integrated its UAVOS automatic control system into the aircraft. Vadim Tarasov, UAVOS Board member, says that converting manned aircraft into UAVs is a much simpler process than bu

Sea Shepherd Night Drone Shot Down By Poachers

Tensions Rise In The Fight To Protect The Critically Endangered Vaquita Porpoise

Ocean conservation group Sea Shepherd was surprised by gunfire on Christmas Eve resulting in a drone being shot down by poachers in the Gulf of California, Mexico.

NASA Awards Contract For Aircraft Operations Support

Contract Valued At $264 Million

NASA has awarded the Aircraft Maintenance, Logistics, Integration, Configuration Management and Engineering (ALICE) contract to Yulista Tactical Services, LLC, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.02.18)

"Technology is changing the way we design and build airplanes, and it is changing the way we do business. As far as I know, we are the only airplane manufacturer that accepts cryptocurrencies. They are a viable payment vehicle and as a market leader we want to continue to lead from the front.” Source: CubCrafters Founder and CEO, Jim Richmond.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.02.18): Ident

Air Traffic Control request for a pilot to push the button on the transponder to identify return on the controller’s scope.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.02.18)

Commentary: Why Holding 2018 Drone Racing League Championship In Saudi Arabia Is A Problem

The Drone Racing League has announced that it will hold its 2018 championships in Saudi Arabia. But that is causing some problems for several groups involved in the sport. Writing in Forbes, commentator John Goglia explains why he, and others, think Saudi Arabia is a poor choice for the championships.