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October 02, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 10.02.18: AUVSI Applauds House, New LAANC Providers, Sitaria

Also: Government To Disable Drones?, Mexico Drone Licensing, uAvionix, Senator James Inhofe

AUVSI Boss, Brian Wynne, has issued a statement on the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) provisions in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 302), which passed the House of Representatives last week by a vote of 398 to 23. "We are very pleased that the House of Representatives passed the FAA bill, which will help expand the commercialization of UAS technology and ensure that UAS are integrated into the national airspace in a manner that is safe for all aircraft – both manned and unmanned." The FAA has ann

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Couple Left Dangling After Plane Strikes Zip Line

Ultralight Aircraft Had Been On A Mission To Track Rhino Poachers In South Africa

A couple in their 60s were left dangling some 330 feet in the air after the ultralight airplane they were flying on their anti-rhino poaching patrol in South Africa impacted a zip line and got tangled up in the thrill ride's wire.

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Cancer Patient Fulfills Dream Of Flying In An Airplane

Flight Facilitated By His Medical Team In February

A man battling prostate cancer was able to fulfill his dream of flying in an airplane in February shortly before succumbing to his disease.

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Airborne-Unmanned 09.25.18: FAA ReAuth Update, Camcopter at Red Bull, Global UAV

Also: Fortress UAV, Drones To Track Alzheimer's Patients, Redkite-I Wide-Area Sensor, Rolls-Royce Powering MQ-25

Practically down to the wire, new language was introduced in the wee hours of the weekend in an attempt to an FAA Reauthorization passed and on the books before the September 30th deadline. AUVSI is currently examining the 1205 page document which addresses a number of unmanned air vehicle operational and legal issues. In initial reactions, the Airline Pilot’s Association is voicing approval about additional restrictions on hobby drone activity, while AMA is asking that the bill be defe

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.02.18)

"This agreement marks a significant step forward for the F-35 program as we continue to increase production, reduce costs and deliver transformational capabilities to our men and women in uniform." Source: Greg Ulmer, F-35 Vice President and General Manager.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.02.18): Drag Curve

The curve created when plotting induced drag and parasite drag.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.02.18)

US Powered Paragliding Association

Here is the scoop on flying a powered paraglider. Need an instructor? Here is a list of certified schools. Powered Paragliding is the simplest, most portable, affordable, and possibly the safest way to get into the air.

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