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Quantum Systems to cooperate with FlyTech in Israel
Quantum-Systems has announced the latest cooperation with FlyTech (Brand of F.T. Aerial Solutions LTD) in Israel. Founded by Israeli Air Force officers, FlyTech has many years of experience in handling remote-controlled aircraft. An ideal partner for Quantum-Systems. Especially FlyTech’s uncompromising professionalism, innovative thinking and service orientation were decisive aspects for
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Another Embry-Riddle First: Penguin C Aircraft Added for UAS Flight Training
BY Ginger Pinholster Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recently became the only university to acquire the Penguin C – one of the most sophisticated long-endurance, long-range professional unmanned aircraft systems on the market today – specifically for flight training. The arrival of three Penguin C aircraft earlier this year instantly transformed Embry-Riddle,
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World’s Only Flying Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet
The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet was a German rocket-powered interceptor aircraft. Designed by Alexander Lippisch, it is the only rocket-powered fighter aircraft ever to have been operational and the first piloted aircraft of any type to exceed 1000 km/h (621 mph) in level flight. Its performance and aspects of
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UAV Vision Announces Company Rebrand to AVT Australia
UAV Vision, an Australian company that specialises in high-performance imaging systems for air, ground and maritime domains, will be trading under a new name – AVT Australia – as part of its corporate rebranding initiative. The new branding represents the strategic partnership between UAV Vision and Ascent Vision Technologies. The
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ParaZero expands footprint in Europe with new Hungarian distributor
• A new distribution agreement with HRP Group in Hungary – the largest DJI distributor in the country. • The agreement includes initial order of a few dozen units of ParaZero’s safety systems dedicated to the DJI product range. • Follows distribution agreements in Sweden, Norway and the United States.
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FLARM Development Team To Receive BGA Safety Award
Almost all mid-air glider collisions are with another glider, and they mainly happen in the dynamic situations in thermals and around airfields, where other gliders can be hidden from sight behind the glider structure. Mid-air collisions have killed a number of UK glider pilots since 1975. In 2004, three Swiss
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FAA: Drone Reg. Number
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has posted a rule in the Federal Register requiring small drone owners to display the FAA-issued registration number on an outside surface of the aircraft. Owners and operators may no longer place or write registration numbers in an interior compartment. The rule is
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Artist Uses Drones to Light Up the Sky with Giant Shapes
Many artists have used drones to create colorful light shapes in the sky. Drone light shows have become popular recently sparking much interest among people. Russell Klimas was curious in seeing just what kind of fun shapes he could create. He took drawing shapes in the sky to the next
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Amazon Patent to have drones drop packages from as high as 25 feet
The leaders in the e-commerce world, Amazon, continue to improve on their systems. Amazon has been public about being in the works to deliver packages via drones for a few years now. There has been a recently published patent that shows Amazon might have a system to guide delivery drones
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Guide: 1.2GHz -1.3GHz FPV Video System
Guide: 1.2GHz -1.3GHz FPV Video System
This guide will explain the many aspects of using 1.2GHz – 1.3GHz video transmitters (VTX) and receivers (VRX) for FPV. It will take you through selecting gears and tips to achieve good range with minimized interference. 1.2GHz vs. 1.3GHz You hear people calling
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GA-ASI and Raytheon Prove New Digital Sensors
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Raytheon Deutschland GmbH based in Freising, Germany, have successfully proven the performance of a recently developed Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) sensor called the Advanced Radar Detection System (ARDS). The payload was integrated in a wing-mounted pod and test-flown on an MQ-9 RPAS. “We’re
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Airbus Releases Preliminary UAM Community Perception Study
Are people ready to see their sky filled with aircraft, drones and other aerial vehicles? The answer is increasingly yes, according to a recent preliminary study on public acceptance for Urban Air Mobility. Look up at the sky and you are bound to see a commercial aircraft or two disappearing
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Sky Power Picks Ersa Soldering Tools
The German UAS-engine manufacturer Sky Power is refining its production, and in this context has put Ersa soldering tools into operation. These are used in the in-house electronics workshop. The new soldering tools are Ersa i-CON 1 soldering stations with integrated solder fume extraction. These are used for the conversion
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Blighter’s E-scan Radar Selected by Dat-Con Defence for Indian Border Security Pilot
Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd (www.blighter.com), a British designer and manufacturer of electronic-scanning (e-scan) radars and surveillance solutions, is supplying its Blighter B400 series E-scan micro Doppler ground surveillance radar to Dat-Con Defence for deployment along the Indian border. The Blighter radar was supplied to and deployed by Dat-Con Defence during
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Best Remote Control Boats For Kids | 2019 Reviews
Looking for some fun remote control boats for kids? If so, you’re in luck. There’s never been a better time to get into this thrilling RC toy hobby – modern remote control boats are safer, more durable, and cheaper than they’ve ever been before. You can find great radio controlled
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FAA Makes Major Drone ID Marking Change
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has posted a rule in the Federal Register requiring small drone owners to display the FAA-issued registration number on an outside surface of the aircraft. Owners and operators may no longer place or write registration numbers in an interior compartment. The rule is effective on
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Elroy Air raises further $9.2 Million for Chaparral cargo drone.
Former 3DR employees David Merril, Clint Cope and their team have secured further funds for what to me is the sensible route into large unconventional VTOLs. The new Chaparral Seperate Lift Thrust (SLT) aims to lift 500lbs over a distance of 300 miles. Elroy Air popped onto our radar in
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Insitu Commercial Solutions – Australia Obtains Approval for Remote Air Operations in Papua New Guinea
Insitu Commercial Solutions (operating through Insitu Pacific Pty. Ltd.) recently conducted a series of aerial data collection operations in Papua New Guinea (PNG) after obtaining its first approval to undertake commercial Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) operations in the country. A “first” for Insitu Commercial Solutions, this activity also is a
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Remote GeoSystems Partners with Purdue University, Provides $111,000 Software Donation to Drone Degree Program
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana/FORT COLLINS, Colorado – Remote GeoSystems, Inc., a provider of immersive geospatial video, photo and data recording and reporting software for survey and inspection, is partnering with Purdue University with a gift to the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) degree program and laboratory. The UAS program at Purdue focuses
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Terra Drone Invests in Indonesia’s Drone Service Company AeroGeosurvey
In January 2019, there has been a collaboration between Terra Drone Corporation and AeroGeosurvey Indonesia through investment in form of capital and technology. The result of this collaboration made AeroGeosurvey as part of Terra Drone global group with a new identity: Terra Drone Indonesia. By having technology provided by Terra
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