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Airborne 11.04.24: World Drone Races, Manta Aircraft, Stratus Power Max

Also: Large Formation Skydiving, USCG Medevac, ARTCC Meteorologists, SpaceX 2024 100th

The 2024 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Drone Racing Championship has kicked off in Hangzhou, China. 

The FAI chose the Aero Sports Federation of China (ASFC), supported by the National Sports Group, to host the 2024 event. Manta Aircraft has entered a partnership with Shenyang Aviation Industries Group to develop and certify its hybrid-electric vertical/short takeoff and landing (HeV/STOL) aircraft in China.  The six-seater aircraft, dubbed the ANN Plus, aims to enhance versatility, efficiency, and sustainability in regional air transportation. Appareo has introduced Stratus Power Max -- the latest addition to their TSO-certified USB charging products. Designed to provide maximum power and versatility with dual USB-C connectors, the device delivers up to 60 watts of charging power. This advanced charging solution ensures that pilots and passengers can keep their devices fully charged and ready for use throughout their flights. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!

Airborne 11.04.24 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Monday, November 4th, 2024... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:

  • FAI Kicks Off 2024 World Drone Racing Championship  
  • Manta Aircraft Secures Partner for Hybrid V/STOL Aircraft  
  • Appareo Intro’s Stratus Power Max
  • Large Formation Skydiving Bigger In Texas  
  • Coast Guard Medevacs Fishing Boat Captain 60 Miles Off Honolulu  
  • Computers Replacing ARTCC Meteorologists  
  • SpaceX Completes 100 Launches In 2024

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