Agency Says Drones Help Ease Burden On Air Traffic Control Systems During Response Efforts

After the widespread devastation Hurricane Irma wreaked on Florida last weekend, unmanned aircraft – more popularly, drones – have been invaluable in supporting response and recovery efforts in the battered Sunshine State.

Research Conducted By Virginia Tech Shows Small Chance Of Serious Head Trauma Is Likely

Being struck in the head by a drone weighing under 2.6 pounds has only a 5 percent chance of causing a serious head injury, according to a recently-released study from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA.

Bans Flights Over Land And Buildings Owned Or Leased By The City

The Cook County, IL County Board passed an ordinance last week banning UAV flights over land and buildings leased or owned by the county, unless those flights are specifically authorized.

Will Feature Innovative Technology And Solutions From Industry Leaders

AeroVironment, Alta Devices, Cisco, Intel, Lockheed Martin CDL Systems and many other companies will be offering demonstrations and Tech Talk sessions during next month’s Drone World Expo to ensure that attendees have access to all of the latest technology being offered in the industry. Drone World Expo taking place in the heart of Silicon Valley at the San Jose Convention Center on October 3-4, 2017 and will feature an interactive trade show floor with Tech Talk Theaters. Access to these sessions is complimentary to all Drone World Expo attendees.

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Events To Be Held In Florida, New York and California

The NBAA has announced the 2018 dates and locations for the association’s popular and growing Regional Forums, with three events scheduled to be held in important business aviation markets.

'Drones, Droids and Unmanned Systems' Planned For Late September

"Drones, Droids and Unmanned Systems” will be the focus of a symposium hosted by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Cascade Chapter September 28th and 29th at the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Spa in Warm Springs, OR.  Nationally and regionally acclaimed speakers will address the latest in unmanned systems and robotics technologies, legislative and regulatory updates, as well as innovative developments from industry, government and academia.

The traditional "Zip Tie" is dead…

 

That's the assessment of Mark Patey, Director of Strategic Innovations and Co-Owner of LockRight LLC, who told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at AirVenture that the product developed by his company ... GripLockTies ... will make the universally-known version of the fastener obsolete.

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Award Recognizes Crew For Rescue At Sea Of A Scottish Surfer

Sikorsky recently presented Bristow Helicopters Limited with the Sikorsky Winged-S Rescue Award in recognition of a recent life-saving mission in the North Atlantic. The award was accepted during the 2017 Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition.