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Airborne-Unmanned 07.10.18: Oshkosh Drone Show!, San Andreas, OSH18 UAS News

Also: Drone Advisory Committee, Dropcopter Pollination, Schiebel S-100 Trials, Greenpeace Crashes Drone

For the first time in North America, a drone light show will be part of an air show when EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 presents up to 100 lighted drones in flight during night air shows on July 25 and 28. Great Lakes Drone Company, based in Watervliet, Michigan, will be flying their drones and is one of just two U.S. companies authorized by the FAA for such displays. EAA’s Dave Chaimson notes that, “What makes this event especially memorable are the intricate maneuvers that are capable by up

Man Fatally Injured After Crashing Car Into Davenport, IA Airport Fuel Farm

Had Been Involved In A High-Speed Chase With Police

Davenport, IA Municipal Airport authorities have provided an update on a fuel farm fire that occurred June 30 that was the result of a man crashing his car into the fueling facility following a high-speed chase with police.

Airborne-Unmanned 07.03.18: Facebook Drops Aquila, Yamaha Fazer, FAA Survey

Also: New AUVSI Jax Chapter, Switzerland Air Traffic Demo, KState Polytechnic, TopXGun

Facebook has abandoned its efforts to use a high-altitude solar-powered drone to relay internet connectivity to people living in remote areas without such service. Facebook began its efforts in 2014. On its blog, the company said it developed an aircraft, known as Aquila, as well as other technologies to deliver wireless internet connectivity to remote areas. In 2016, one of its aircraft suffered a wing failure while attempting to land, which the NTSB attributed to strong winds. The flight was the first for the full-s

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.10.18)

"There is nothing to support Taylor’s contention that ... the Modernization Act was intended to codify the alleged prior understanding that the FAA could not regulate any recreational model aircraft." Source: Excerpt from U.S. Court of Appeals decision to deny a review of Taylor v FAA.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.10.18): Relative Bearing (RB)

The angular difference between the aircraft heading and the direction to the station, measured clockwise from the nose of the aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.10.18)

FAA Drone Advisory Committee

The FAA's Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) is a broad-based, long-term Federal advisory committee that provides the FAA with advice on key UAS integration issues by helping to identify challenges and prioritize improvements.