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August 10, 2021

Airborne-Unmanned 07.13.21: USAF & Drone Racing, Drone Delivery Canada, ERAU

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The United States Air Force and the Drone Racing League, are expanding their partnership ahead of the 2021-22 DRL Allianz World Championship Season. Following a successful partnership with the league over the past four years, the USAF added new DRL activations, including custom content, virtual drone racing experiences, and season-broadcast integrations that will inspire drone pilots everywhere to aim high and prepare to fly. Tapping into DRL's fans who are 23x more likely to follow the USAF compared to the general U.S. population... Drone Delivery Canada, wi

Aero Linx: American Astronomical Society (AAS) The American Astronomical Society is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America. The AAS was established in 1899 and based in Washington, DC. Our membership of about 7,700 individuals also includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers, and others whose research and educational interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising the astronomical sciences.

Surveillance Approach An instrument approach wherein the air traffic controller issues instructions, for pilot compliance, based on aircraft position in relation to the final approach course (azimuth), and the distance (range) from the end of the runway as displayed on the controller’s radar scope. The controller will provide recommended altitudes on final approach if requested by the pilot.

“We know some of you will disagree with this decision to require the vaccine for all United employees. But we have no greater responsibility to you and your colleagues than to ensure your safety while you’re at work, and the facts are crystal clear: everyone is safer when everyone is vaccinated.” Source: Chief Executive Scott Kirby and President Brett Hart -- via a memo to employees, Friday, explaining their decision to madate vaccinations for their US staff.