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August 23, 2018

AMA Drone Report 08.23.18: Yuneec Mantis Q, Amazon at NASM, Coffee Drones?

Also: Model Aviation Petition, Drones v Pigs, Danville Community College, AMA State Political Update

Yuneec has introduced the new Mantis Q -- an adventure ready drone controlled via mobile device or remote. The Mantis Q features foldable arms for optimal portability and convenience, up to 33 minutes of battery life and autonomous flight modes with top speeds over 44 mph. With the all new Voice Control feature, users can command Mantis Q just by using their voice. Voice control allows users to take a photo or begin recording video all without having to take their hands off of the controls. The Man

AMA Drone Report 08.23.18: Yuneec Mantis Q, Amazon at NASM, Coffee Drones?

Also: Model Aviation Petition, Drones v Pigs, Danville Community College, AMA State Political Update

Yuneec has introduced the new Mantis Q -- an adventure ready drone controlled via mobile device or remote. The Mantis Q features foldable arms for optimal portability and convenience, up to 33 minutes of battery life and autonomous flight modes with top speeds over 44 mph. With the all new Voice Control feature, users can command Mantis Q just by using their voice. Voice control allows users to take a photo or begin recording video all without having to take their hands off of the controls. The Mantis Q also include facial detection and gesture control. One hundred years ago, airmail delivery was new and a novelty. (In fact, it started off with pilot Earle Ovington taking a

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DJI Introduces Mavic 2 Pro And Mavic 2 Zoom: A New Era For Camera Drones

Mavic 2 Series Features Two Industry First Camera Options With New Intelligent Features And Optimized Flight Performance

DJI today introduced a new era for camera drones with two additions to its iconic Mavic series: Mavic 2 Pro, the world’s first drone with an integrated Hasselblad camera, and Mavic 2 Zoom, the world’s first foldable consumer drone with optical zoom capability.

Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller Nominated As AF Reserve's First 4-Star

Will Become The First Reservist To Lead Air Mobility Command

Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller has been nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate for promotion to the rank of general August 20. Miller will become the first Airman in the history of the Air Force Reserve to pin on a fourth star. In 2016, she became the first female chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of the Air Force Reserve Command.

Enstrom Certifies Appaero Vision 1000

Now Available For Installation In Enstrom 480B Helicopters Enstrom Corporation has certified Appareo’s Vision 1000 in the Enstrom 480B turbine helicopter. FAA certification for the Vision 1000 was granted in June followed by EASA and the Brazilian ANAC. Approval is in process with the Chinese CAAC and the CAA of Argentina.

Ocean City, MD Council Clamps Down On Helicopter Operations

Unauthorized Take Off Or Landing In The City Could Result In A Fine

The Ocean City, MD City Council has given initial approval to an ordinance that would prevent helicopters from taking off or landing within the city limits without specific authorization from the city or a property owner.

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ScanEagle Proves Effective As A Wildfire Suppression Resource

Aircraft Deployed In Oregon With Manned Aviation Firefighting Teams

Insitu has been helping firefighters on wildfires in Oregon, providing information for fire suppression activities via its data collection, analysis and delivery capabilities.

NAIR To Work With ASTM On Additive Manufacturing

Joins International Additive Manufacturing Center Of Excellence As First 'Strategic' Partner

Global standards leader ASTM International has announced that Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) will join its Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence as its first “strategic” partner. ASTM International and four founding partners recently launched the center to support R&D that advances additive manufacturing standards, which in turn will drive commercialization of cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies.

Army Special Operations Pilot Fatally Injured In Iraq Identified

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Taylor J. Galvin Was On His 9th Combat Deployment

The U.S. Army has identified the pilot of the MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter which went down earlier this week in Iraq as Chief Warrant Officer 3 Taylor J. Galvin, who was on his 9th combat deployment at the time of the accident.

Union Threatens 'Chaos' At Liverpool Airport

Sets Bank Holiday Strikes In August And September

Bank holiday "chaos" looms at Liverpool’s John Lennon airport after GMB members voted to strike, according to the union.

USDA Net System Designed To Reduce Aviation Bird Strikes

Being Deployed In The U.S. Air Forces Central Command In Southwest Asia's Area Of Responsibility

The U.S. Department of Agriculture works with safety teams around the Air Force to limit the presence of birds on and around airfields to protect aircraft from bird strikes, an issue that costs the Air Force millions of dollars every year in damages.

Banyan Air Service Installs Its First Gogo AVANCE L5 System

Challenger 300 Aircraft Renovation Included The Upgrade

Banyan Air Service, based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, recently completed its first installation of a Gogo AVANCE L5 system on a Bombardier Challenger 300. The project involved the removal of the interior, installation of the L5 system, re-installation of the interior and the final touch-up paint. The project was completed in less than three weeks, without any discrepancies, and within the projected budget.

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'Top Gun' Sequel Filming Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

Shooting For The Film Began May 31

The long-anticipated sequel to the Tom Cruise movie "Top Gun" is filming this week aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to the U.S. Navy.

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NASA Confirms Ice At The Moon's Poles

Data Collected By NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper Aboard The Chandrayaan-1 Spacecraft

In the darkest and coldest parts of its polar regions, a team of scientists has directly observed definitive evidence of water ice on the Moon's surface. These ice deposits are patchily distributed and could possibly be ancient. At the southern pole, most of the ice is concentrated at lunar craters, while the northern pole's ice is more widely, but sparsely spread.

NBAA Announces Agendas For 'Must-Attend' Safety Events At NBAA-BACE

Convention Being Held In October In Orlando, FL

The NBAA has announced the agendas and speakers for two significant safety events – the Single-Pilot Safety Standdown and the National Safety Forum – to be held in conjunction with the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), which runs from Oct. 16-18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

NTSB Releases Probable Cause Report From 2016 Tennessee Helo Accident

Cites Failed Engine Pump Aboard The Bell 206L Aircraft

The NTSB has released a probable cause report from an accident which occurred April 4, 2016 involving a Bell 206L helicopter near Pigeon Forge, TN. The accident fatally injured the five people aboard the aircraft.

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Gulfstream G-IV With Blown Tires Lands Safely In New York State

Rapper Post Malone Was Among The Passengers On The Airplane

There were some tense moments in the skies over the U.S. east coast Tuesday after a Gulfstream G-IV had at least two of its tires blow out on takeoff from Teterboro Airport (KTEB) in New Jersey.

National University Of Singapore (NUS) Introduces Solar Drone

JetSuite, Inc. Appoints Stephanie Chung As President

Becomes The First African American And African American Female To Lead A Major Private Business Aviation Company

Private jet aviation company JetSuite has named Stephanie Chung as president, effective immediately. An aviation veteran with more than 30 years of experience in commercial and business aviation, Chung will oversee all aspects of the company including sales, marketing, revenue management, performance, and guest services for the brand. This appointment makes Chung the first African American and African American female to lead a major private business aviation company.

Gulfstream Revolutionizes Patient Care With New Medevac Aircraft

Modified G550 Delivered To Beijing Red Cross Emergency Medical Center For Disaster Relief And Air Rescue Services

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced it has designed and delivered a state-of-the-art Gulfstream G550 medevac aircraft that will revolutionize in-flight medical care.

AMA Drone Report 08.16.18: Model Av Politics, MultiGP Int'l, Drone Chute

Also: Illinois Drone Rules, San Diego FD, 2018 UAS Summit & Expo, Drone Ops over DOD Facilities

The aero-political scene remains active and a bit frustrating but AMA remains an active participant in important model aviation issues. AMA tells us that, “The AMA Government Affairs team has been working persistently with lawmakers this year to ensure our hobby is protected in FAA reauthorization legislation. The Senate’s August recess gave our team a few days to adjust our strategy towards preserving Section 336 and to address some state and local concerns.” The largest profession

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.23.18)

“We are excited about developing our 10th annual Single-Pilot Safety Standdown.” Source: David Ryan, chair of the NBAA Safety Committee.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.23.18): En Route Low-Altitude Charts

Aeronautical charts for en route IFR navigation below 18,000 feet MSL.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.23.18)

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