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Airborne-Unmanned 03.06.18: UAVOS VTOL UAV, Rustom 2 Flies, SW-4 Solo

Also: NASA's UAS Traffic Management Tech, Sheriff Adds Drones, Vermont Legislation, UAV Market Expanding

UAVOS Inc. has introduced the “SURVEYOR-H Unmanned Aerial System with UVH-290E drone vertical takeoff/landing.” In the “tractor” modification, the new unmanned helicopter has a takeoff weight of 192 pounds. The multi-purpose unmanned UVH-290E helicopter is the “newest modification of UAVOS helicopters with a gasoline rotary engine.” The UAV has a flying range of 249 miles, a practical ceiling of 6800 feet, and a flight time of five hours with

Airborne 03.05.18: Falcon 6X!, Sonex Turns 20, Robinson Revs Up

Also: Kaman K-MAX, ARTEX ELT 4000, NATA’s Second 2018 Industry Town Hall, A350 XWB Debuts

Dassault Aviation has unveiled the Falcon 6X. This new 5,500 nm aircraft will make its first flight in early 2021 and begin deliveries in 2022. Pratt & Whitney Canada's PurePower PW800 engines have been selected to power the Falcon 6X. The 6X is largely based on the Falcon 5X aerodynamics and system features which were validated during the 5X preliminary flight test program. The Falcon 6X has a top speed of Mach 0.90 and a maximum range of 5,500 nautical miles. Last week marked the 20th Anniversary of Son

Airborne-Unmanned 02.27.18: FAA UAS Symposium, Olympic Drones, Drone Vests?

Also: Cincinnati Airport, EASA Safe Drone Ops, Kratos Receives $81M, Lockheed Martin UV Software

The FAA and AUVSI will co-host the 3rd Annual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium on March 6-8, 2018 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD. The Symposium will bring together representatives from the FAA, other government agencies, industry and academia to discuss the latest issues related to the burgeoning use of unmanned aircraft and their integration into the National Airspace System. There will be panels, breakout sessions, and workshops during the three-day event. During the Olympic

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.06.18)

“We’re not immune to the pilot shortage that permeates the entire aviation industry. We’re looking for skilled pilots who deliver excellent customer service and consistent, high-quality experiences every day.” Source: Executive AirShare Chief Operating Officer Harry Mitchel, announcing an increase in starting pay for pilots.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.06.18): Frise-Type Aileron

An aileron having the nose portion projecting ahead of the hinge line.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.06.18)

Let's Not Ground Drones Because Of A Few 'Close Calls'

From 'The Hill', an opinion piece written by Christopher Koopman and Michael Kotrous who challenge the idea that drones are inherently dangerous to manned aviation.