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AMA Drone Report 08.30.18: DJI Mavic 2, Win A P-51 Flt, UAS4STEM

Also: Drone Injury, Autonomous Drone Delivery, Drone Shuts Down Firefighting, Australian Forestry

DJI has introduced two additions to its Mavic series: Mavic 2 Pro, with an integrated Hasselblad camera, and the Mavic 2 Zoom, the first foldable consumer drone with optical zoom capability. The Mavic 2 incorporates the folding design of the Mavic Pro. The Mavic 2 has new gimbal-stabilized cameras and advanced features like Hyperlapse and ActiveTrack and offers a flight time of up to 31 minutes. The Mavic 2 Pro is the first drone with an integrated Hasselblad camera and houses a 1-inch CMOS sensor with a 10

Local News Reporter Cites 'Flux Capacitor' In Aircraft Accident Story

Video Goes Viral On The Internet

It was one of those embarrassing moments that anyone who has ever been on live television dreads.

AMA Drone Report 08.23.18: Yuneec Mantis Q, Amazon at NASM, Coffee Drones?

Also: Model Aviation Petition, Drones v Pigs, Danville Community College, AMA State Political Update

Yuneec has introduced the new Mantis Q -- an adventure ready drone controlled via mobile device or remote. The Mantis Q features foldable arms for optimal portability and convenience, up to 33 minutes of battery life and autonomous flight modes with top speeds over 44 mph. With the all new Voice Control feature, users can command Mantis Q just by using their voice. Voice control allows users to take a photo or begin recording video all without having to take their hands off of the controls. The Man

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.30.18)

“Martha King has an excellent reputation as an industry leader in innovative approaches to pilot training, and we’re all delighted to welcome her to CAP’s Board of Governors.” Source: Maj. Gen. Mark Smith, CAP national commander.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.30.18): Airport Surveillance Radar Approach

An instrument approach in which ATC issues instructions for pilot compliance based on aircraft position in relation to the final approach course and the distance from the end of the runway as displayed on the controller’s radar scope.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.30.18)

The Model Aeronautical Association of Australia

The Model Aeronautical Association of Australia (MAAA) is the governing body for aeromodelling in Australia and is affiliated to the FAI through the Australian Sports Aviation Confederation. The organization also provides an industry insurance program, to its membership.