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Aero-TV: Skydio Rising as Legitimate DJI Challenger

Battle for UAS Market Supremacy Intensifies

Skydio is an American manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)—colloquially, drones. Founded in 2014 and based in San Mateo, California, the company comprises personnel possessed of expertise in disciplines such as AI, robotics, aerospace engineering, imaging technology, and electric propulsion. In March 2021, Skydio became the first U.S. drone manufacturer to exceed $1-billion in overall value. On 07 February 2023, following a three-year period during which the company’s resources and market share grew by a reported 2,900-percent, Skydio announced it had raised $230-millio

Airborne 05.17.23: Russian Intercepts, Honeywell Anthem, MASSIVE UAL Picket

Also: KIA WWII Airman Returns, FAA Does Less, TBP Lithium For PC-12, ERAU Rocketry

On 14 May, NORAD disclosed that U.S. fighter jets had intercepted six Russian aircraft operating within the boundaries of the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). The intercepted Russian aircraft included TU-95 “Bear” bombers, IL-78 aerial tankers; and Su-35 “Flanker” fighter jets. Honeywell Aerospace’s Pilatus PC-12 test aircraft has successfully completed the first test flight of the company’s Anthem integrated flight deck. Although Honeywell Anthem has been in flight test for more than a year and has accumulated upwards of 120 ho

NTSB Prelim: Beech A36

Purpose Of The Flight Was To Conduct An Airplane Pre-Buy Inspection For One Of The Passengers

On May 01, 2023, about 1402 Pacific daylight time, a Beech A36 Bonanza, N2038Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Bear City, California. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. According to one witness, the purpose of the flight was to conduct an airplane pre-buy inspection for one of the passengers, at Big Bear City Airport (L35), Big Bear City, California.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.25.23)

Aero Linx: Beechcraft Heritage Museum A one-of-a-kind aviation museum that traces the lineage of Beechcraft. The Museum began as the Staggerwing Museum Foundation, incorporated in October 1973 under the auspices of the Staggerwing Club. In April 2007, the Museum was renamed Beechcraft Heritage Museum to reflect our commitment to promoting aviation education and preserving the heritage of all Beechcraft models from 1932 through the present.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.25.23): Nonapproach Control Tower

Nonapproach Control Tower Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace. The primary function of a nonapproach control tower is the sequencing of aircraft in the traffic pattern and on the landing area. Nonapproach control towers also separate aircraft operating under instrument flight rules clearances from approach controls and centers. They provide ground control services to aircraft, vehicles, personnel, and equipment on the airport movement area.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.25.23)

“Last week, voting closed on a historic strike authorization ballot, with our pilots overwhelmingly in support of a strike if necessary. Once again, our pilots are holding the line and demonstrating their continued frustration with management’s lack of urgency to close this deal and invest in our pilots.” Source: From comments associated with recent FedEx pilot picketing, made by FedEx ALPA Master Executive Council chair Captain Chris Norman.