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November 15, 2018

AMA Drone Report 11.15.18: Hover 2!, Tello EDU Drone, ULC Attack

Also: UAS Waiver Report, Japan Document Delivery, Fluidity's FT Aviator, Lithium Metal Ion Batteries

Zero Zero Robotics has released early details for their new 4K capable Hover 2, that follows in the footsteps of their pivotal Hover platform released two years ago. Hover 2 introduces an entirely new drone experience with innovations like Optical Radar and cutting-edge A.I. enable obstacle avoidance and tracking features. The company is raising money for development and production of the aircraft on Kickstarter. You may select between 4 preset shots with AutoFrame, allowing Hover 2 to fly into position,

AMA Drone Report 11.15.18: Hover 2!, Tello EDU Drone, ULC Attack

Also: UAS Waiver Report, Japan Document Delivery, Fluidity's FT Aviator, Lithium Metal Ion Batteries

Zero Zero Robotics has released early details for their new 4K capable Hover 2, that follows in the footsteps of their pivotal Hover platform released two years ago. Hover 2 introduces an entirely new drone experience with innovations like Optical Radar and cutting-edge A.I. enable obstacle avoidance and tracking features. The company is raising money for development and production of the aircraft on Kickstarter. You may select between 4 preset shots with AutoFrame, allowing Hover 2 to fly into position, frame, and capture the shot with the tap of a button, choosing between Waist-Up, Full-body, Backdrop, and Birds-eye modes. Ryze Tech has launched Tello EDU, a programmable

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Virgin Orbit Reaches Taxi-Test Milestone

Cosmic Girl Exceeds 110 Knots With Rocket In Place

Virgin Orbit has completed its first high-speed taxi test with a LauncherOne rocket installed under the wing of "Cosmic Girl", the company's modified Boeing 747.

Ryze Tech Announces The Programmable Tello EDU Drone

Supports Multiple Programming Languages To Expand Educational Opportunities

Ryze Tech, creator of the Tello mini drone, is launching Tello EDU, a programmable unit that expands the educational opportunities with support for additional programming languages and drone swarms. Tello EDU is now available from DJI and Apple online and in select Apple retail stores.

Fluidity's FT Aviator Drone Controller Named CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree

Former Astronaut Designed The Controller Which Is New To The Market

Fluidity Technologies has been named a CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree for its FT Aviator, the first single-handed, precision flight drone controller with advanced camera interfaces built right into the device. The announcement was made during CES Unveiled New York, an invite-only tech event bringing together top media, exhibitors and industry leaders for a sneak peek of the products and trends expected at CES 2019.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers Upgraded Night Vision To NPAS' UK Police Helicopters

First Of Seven H135 Helicopters To Be Delivered Under 2017 Contract

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of seven upgraded National Police Air Service (NPAS) H135 helicopters, under a $1.93 million contract signed in December 2017 to equip and standardize the U.K. police helicopter fleet’s Night Vision (NVIS) capability. Under the new configuration, all seven NPAS’ H135 helicopters will be capable of NVIS operations down to ground level, enhancing their night time surveillance capabilities at all heights and in all environments.

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Flynas Becomes First Saudi Carrier To Receive The A320neo

Has 80 Of The Airplanes On Order For Deliveries Through 2026

Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s first low-cost airline, has begun taking delivery of its first of 80 A320neo Family aircraft. This follows an agreement signed in January 2017, with deliveries scheduled to take place from 2018 to 2026.

Operation Of MetOp-C Handed Over To Eumetsat

Satellite Was Launched November 7

Mission teams at ESA’s ESOC operations center in Germany handed control of the recently launched MetOp-C satellite to Eumetsat, the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, on Saturday morning, just three days after launch. In doing so, they also say a final farewell to the extremely successful MetOp-series of weather-probing satellites.

ATR42-600 A Soaring Success In Yunnan

Airplane Serving High-Altitude Airports With Successful Demo Tour

Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR has finished the successful demonstration of its 42-600 series aircraft’s high-altitude performance in challenging mountainous environments. The Demo Tour saw the aircraft visit several airports in Yunnan Province, South-Western China, such as Diqing, Lijiang and Kunming. With a specially designed Chinese livery, prominently displaying the words ‘Highland Eagle’ in Mandarin script, the aircraft lived up to its name by taking-off from and landing in Diqing – situated 10,787 feet, above sea level – the highest-altitude airport that an ATR 42-600 has ever served and for which is it fully certified.

DARPA Program Targets Innovative Propulsion Solutions

Three Performers Selected To Develop And Demonstrate A Novel Ground-Launched System To Improve Precision Engagement Of Time Sensitive Targets

The joint DARPA/U.S. Army Operational Fires (OpFires) program will soon kick off with three performers awarded contracts to begin work: Aerojet Rocketdyne, Exquadrum, and Sierra Nevada Corporation. OpFires aims to develop and demonstrate a novel ground-launched system enabling hypersonic boost glide weapons to penetrate modern enemy air defenses and rapidly and precisely engage critical time sensitive targets.

Longmont, CO Police Monitor Supposed Threat Against Quiet Skies

Comment Made On Group's Facebook Page

Police in Longmont, CO are monitoring a threat made against the citizen's group Citizens for Quiet Skies that was posted as a comment on the group's Facebook page.

UA Offers Funds, First Responder Assistance In Response To CA Wildfires

Airline Making Direct Cash Donations To Communities Affected By Wildfires While Offering Bonus Miles For Crowdrise By GoFundMe Donations And Flights For First Responders

United Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to California and to lifting up communities in need by announcing $150,000 in direct donations to Ventura County Community Foundation and North Valley Community Foundation for their efforts in areas affected by the ongoing California wildfires, while launching a new Crowdrise by GoFundMe campaign to award up to five million bonus miles for individuals who make donations of $50 or more. All funds will go toward efforts to support affected communities in California.

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Airlines for America Forecasts All-Time High For 2018 Thanksgiving Air Travel

U.S. Airlines Are Prepared To Accommodate An Expected 30.6 Million Passengers Over The 12-Day Holiday Travel Period

Airlines for America (A4A) is projecting that a record 30.6 million passengers will travel on U.S. airlines during the 12-day Thanksgiving air travel period, up from an estimated 29 million passengers during the 2017 travel period. The forecast translates to an estimated 2.55 million passengers per day, up 137,000 per day from a year ago. Airlines are accommodating this increase in demand by adding 158,000 more seats in the marketplace each day, with a total of 2.94 million seats available to flyers every day.

Atlas Air And Southern Air Sign Pathway Program Agreement With Ameriflight

Qualified Ameriflight Pilots Guaranteed Interviews With Atlas And Southern

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings and Southern Air, Inc. units and Ameriflight have entered into a pilot pathway agreement that guarantees qualified Ameriflight pilots an interview with Atlas Air and Southern Air, creating an opportunity for career progression.

Audit Initiated Of FAA’s Implementation Of Small Aircraft Pilot Medical Reform

Requested By The Chairmen Of The House Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure And Its Aviation Subcommittee

The United States has the largest and most diverse general aviation community in the world, with more than 220,000 aircraft. To help protect safety, the FAA establishes medical requirements for pilots of these aircraft.

Air Race 1 Unveils Pilots Set To Make History At First Ever China Cup

A Fantastic Line-Up Of Pilots For Chinese Event

Organizers have released an exciting lineup of pilots who will compete for the Air Race 1 China Cup title at Hannan Municipal Airport in Wuhan City, China.

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Alpha Unmanned Systems Selects Robotic Skies For Global Support

Will Support Current And Future Commercial UAVs

Alpha Unmanned Systems has selected Robotic Skies to develop and implement a global support plan for its current and future commercial UAVs, currently featuring the Alpha 800 unmanned helicopter. Robotic Skies will provide a warranty program and field support management for Alpha Unmanned customers through its network of worldwide service centers.

AlphaPilot AI Innovation Challenge Flies North To Canada

Applicants Being Accepted Through February 28, 2019

The recently-launched Lockheed Martin AlphaPilot Innovation Challenge is officially live through the HeroX platform and ready to formally accept applications both in the United States and globally. The application process runs through February 28, 2019.

AMA Drone Report 11.08.18: FAI Championships, Drone Controller, Vaccines By Air

Also: Mavic 2 Pro Eval Starts, DJI Expands, FlightSafety Test Prep, What’s A ‘Hover 2?’

Imagine being a 15-year-old drone racer from Australia... and now imagine that you’re in China to win a $24K check. The new World Drone Racing Champion was announced after four days of competition at an event organized by the FAI’s World Air Sports Federation, running from 1-4 November 2018. Finishing at the top in a field of 127 drone racers from 34 countries, Rudi Browning, walked away from the experience clutching a $24,000 cash prize. Drone pilots, from commercial experts to novices,

FAA Approves Garmin GFC 500 and GFC 600 Autopilots In Additional Aircraft

Covers Several Cessna 208, 210 Variants

The FAA has granted Supplemental Type Certification (STC) to Garmin for the installation of GFC 500 and GFC 600 autopilots in several additional aircraft models. The GFC 500 is intended for single-engine piston aircraft, while the GFC 600 is intended for high performance piston single/twin-engine and turbine aircraft that have a wide range of speed and performance characteristics.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.15.18)

"The busy holiday travel season kicks off this week, and it is thanks to incredibly accessible and affordable flight options that more travelers than ever before are visiting loved ones, wrapping up year-end business or enjoying a vacation this Thanksgiving." Source: A4A Vice President and Chief Economist John Heimlich.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.15.18): Aircraft Approach Category

A performance grouping of aircraft based on a speed of 1.3 times the stall speed in the landing configuration at maximum gross landing weight.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.15.18)

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This organization's mission is to create a safe and secure aviation environment and through continued training and awareness, ensure the freedom and safety of passengers and pilots in the act of air transportation.

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