Transportation Secretary Foxx 'Pleased' With The Response
Nearly 300,000 owners have registered their small unmanned aircraft in the first 30 days after the FAA online registration system went live. Owners who registered in the first month received a refund for the $5 application fee.
This Allows A 50kg (110 Pounds) Of Additional Useful Load For Increased Mission Capabilities
In December, EASA awarded the certification of the increased maximum take-off weight (MTOW) for the H145. With this enhancement, the helicopter can carry an extra 50kg, raising the MTOW to a total of 3.7 metric tons (8,157 pounds). It will be available for customers in early 2016. The improvement does not require any structural modifications or additional equipment.
Aircraft Developed By Beijing Normal University Accomplished Antarctic Mission
The first flight of a Chinese unmanned helicopter developed by Beijing Normal University saw the aircraft complete a mission at the Great Wall Station in Antarctica.
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