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Airborne-Unmanned 05.01.18: XPO 2018 Opens, FAA Reauthorization, Mavic Chute

Also: DJI Data Security, TX Sheriff Drone Unit, Wings Club, uAvionix

This is it! XPONENTIAL 2018 opened yesterday in Denver, CO, and the exhibit floors opened today. AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2018 runs through Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Colorado Convention Center, in Denver.

This premier event unites the largest global community of drone, intelligent robotics and unmanned systems leaders to shape the future of the industry. Featuring the largest and most comprehensive trade show, this event is the spot to learn from daily keynotes with tech visionaries and 200+ world-class sessions as well as connect with 8,500+ industry pros and business experts from 20+ industries. A process that displayed some of the worst Washington dirty tricks the aero-industry has seen in many years may be nearing a conclusion... we hope. AUVSI Boss, Brian Wynne, reports, "We are pleased that the House of Representatives passed the FAA bill, which will help expand the commercialization of UAS technology and ensure that UAS are integrated into the national airspace in a manner that is safe for all aircraft – both manned and unmanned... The Fruity Chutes Harrier Launcher is now available for the popular DJI Mavic pro quadcopter. The 40mm Harrier launcher features a high-energy compression spring that ejects the parachute out and away from the Mavic Pro quickly. The launcher has no regulatory or transportation limitations so it can be used anywhere. The centerpiece of the parachute system is the Fruity Chutes Iris Ultra Light chute weighing less than an ounce. The parachute has a nominal rating of 2.5 lbs @ 15 feet per second descent rate after deployment providing a nice gentle landing. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unmanned!!!

Airborne-Unmanned 05.01.18 is chock full of info in this Weekly News Episode, Monday, May 1st, 2018... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Hosts Brianne Cross, Christopher Odom, and Laura Hutson, and is supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalist Tom Patton, this episode covers:

  • XPO 2018 Opens
  • House Passes FAA Reauthorization
  • Fruity Chutes Introduces Parachute Launcher For DJI Mavic Pro
  • Independent Study Validates DJI Data Security Practices
  • Liberty County, TX Sheriff Establishing Drone Unit 
  • Wings Club Foundation Hits $5 Million Mark In Support Of Aviation Scholarships
  • uAvionix Completes DroneAware UAS Remote ID Testing

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