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Airborne-Unmanned 04.03.18: Oceanside Anti-Drone, DJI, Drone Racing World Cup

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The city of Oceanside, CA in San Diego County has approved the use of a "drone killer" by its police department. The device acquired by the city comes from IXI Technology. It was developed by the company using similar technology used by the U.S. military. It disrupts the radio signal controlling the drone, and either forces it to land immediately or return to its operator. According to local authorities, drones have been a problem particularly for firefighters in the area. Oceanside Police

The Junkers Aircraft Factory Is Back In Business

Historic F-13 Replica Manufactured Nearly A Century After The Airplanes First flight

Almost a century after the maiden flight of the Junkers F 13, its historic replica has once again been certificated.

Airborne 04.02.18: Rob Holland Emergency, WWI @OSH18, FAI Drone Racing

Also: Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion, 'Learn To Fly' Month, Airborne Wireless Network, FlightSafety Int'l

Airshow pilot Rob Holland had a rather harrowing experience late last month, and told much of the story on his Facebook page: Among his remarks, Rob reported that... "...I thought I would fill you in about the events of the past few days... First to get it out of the way, I’m 100% fine. That said, On March 25th I took off from NAS Kingsville, Texas for a cross-country flight. About 15 minutes into the flight... I lost all engine power." Rob reported that the canopy was covered with oil and that

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.03.18)

“We are pleased to welcome this exceptional line-up of experts to keynote the themed sessions at XPONENTIAL 2018. These outstanding speakers will enhance XPONENTIAL’s educational programming by lending their expertise, experience and unique perspective in unmanned systems.” Source: Brian Wynne, AUVSI president and CEO.