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December 14, 2011

Privacy Advocates Concerned About Civilian Drones

Some Question Whether Predators Used By Police Are Legal, Constitutional

A growing controversy surrounds the sudden use of unmanned surveillance aircraft designed for the military against private citizens in the US. The issues being raised include whether there is an expectation of privacy on your own property if you can still be seen from public airspace, and whether the use of drones violates the Posse Comitatus Act or the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution.

Rugged Regional Airliner Mill Powers Klapmeier's Turboprop

When Alan Klapmeier went shopping around for an engine to power his new Kestrel turboprop airplane, the mill that he determined would be the best fit for the airplane was the Honeywell TPE 331-14.

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LightSquared Would Interfere With 75% Of GPS Devices

Leaked Study Claims 'No Additional Testing Needed'

Bloomberg has received a draft of a report scheduled for official release Wednesday on the potential of LightSquared's proposed broadband network to interfere with GPS receivers. So far, it doesn't look good for the wireless company.

“We are at the dawn of radical change in the space launch industry” Source: Paul Allen.

Any atmospheric phenomenon, except clouds, that restricts vertical visibility.

3-D Masters

Think you’ve got what it takes to fly RC helicopters with the big dogs? Head on over to Northampton England. There are three classes of competitors including a beginner class (Sportsman).