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March 18, 2017

AMA Drone Report 03.16.17: OK Bill v Drones, Irish FPV, Mandated Geo-Fencing?

Also: AMA Expo East, Red Bull Watching Drones, Overgrown Drone? eHang's 184

 

OK... it’s time for yet another questionable bit of drone legislation... though this one may take the cake. A bill just sent to the full Oklahoma Senate for consideration would protect property owners from civil liability if they destroy a drone that is over their property without permission. According to the text of Senate Bill 660, "Any person owning or controlling real estate or other premises who voluntarily damages or destroys a drone located on the real estate or premises or within the airspace of the real estate or premises not otherwise regulated by the FAA or where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists, shall, together with any successors in interest, if

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AMA Drone Report 03.16.17: OK Bill v Drones, Irish FPV, Mandated Geo-Fencing?

Also: AMA Expo East, Red Bull Watching Drones, Overgrown Drone? eHang's 184

OK... it’s time for yet another questionable bit of drone legislation... though this one may take the cake. A bill just sent to the full Oklahoma Senate for consideration would protect property owners from civil liability if they destroy a drone that is over their property without permission. According to the text of Senate Bill 660, "Any person owning or controlling real estate or other premises who voluntarily damages or destroys a drone located on the real estate or premises or within the airspace of the real estate or

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First Drone BVLOS Day/Night Flights Completed

Tests Took Place Near Brisbane, Australia

The first successful flights by a drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in both daylight and nighttime conditions has been completed by a partnership of Australian commercial drone maker V-TOL Aerospace and UK-based RelmaTech. The flights were continuously monitored by an operational UAS Traffic Management (UTM) system.

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NBAA Announces Recipients Of 2017 International Operators Scholarships

Five Receive Tuition Assistance To Pursue Professional Development In Business Aviation

The NBAA has announced the five recipients of 2017 International Operators Scholarships. The International Operators Scholarship provides recipients with funding to pursue professional development within business aviation careers, with a focus on international operations.

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NASA Locates Chandrayaan-1 Lunar Orbiter

Indian Spacecraft Has Been Missing In Orbit Since 2009

Finding derelict spacecraft and space debris in Earth's orbit can be a technological challenge. Detecting these objects in orbit around Earth's moon is even more difficult. Optical telescopes are unable to search for small objects hidden in the bright glare of the moon. However, a new technological application of interplanetary radar pioneered by scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, has successfully located spacecraft orbiting the moon -- one active, and one dormant. This new technique could assist planners of future moon missions.

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Rockwell Collins' Shareowners Strongly Support B/E Aerospace Acquisition

Deal Expected To Close Later This Spring

Rockwell Collins shareowners strongly approved the issuance of Rockwell Collins common stock needed to complete its acquisition of B/E Aerospace.

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This Bud's For Mars

Brewing Company Plans Microgravity Beer For When Man Travels To The Red Planet

At 39 million miles away, the next generation of space exploration awaits its first pioneers. And while life on the Red Planet is still in the near – yet distant – future, Budweiser just unveiled its own ambitious commitment, to create microgravity beer for when we make it to Mars. Known for raising a cold one to the American Dream and those who work hard for it, Budweiser wants to be part of this monumental journey in reaching the next frontier.

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Colorado State Rep Seeks To Honor Fallen Blue Angel Pilot

Resolution Would Rename Highway For Capt. Jeff Kuss

A former high school teacher in Durango, CO who now is a member of the state legislature has introduced a bill to rename Colorado Highway 3 the Capt. Jeff Kuss Memorial Highway.

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Republic Airline Awards 'Nothing But Blue Skies' Scholarship To Elizabeth Grambo

Five-Thousand Dollar Scholarship Announced At Recent Women In Aviation International Conference

Elizabeth Grambo is this year’s recipient of Republic Airline’s Nothing But Blue Skies Aviator Scholarship. The $5,000 award, which is presented to a rising star among women in aviation, was announced at the recent 2017 Women in Aviation International conference held in Orlando.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.18.17)

“V-TOL has successfully commenced its BVLOS flight program designed to develop and test appropriate operational procedures, minimum technical platform requirements and pilot training competencies.” Source: Mark Xavier, CEO and Chief Remote Pilot of V-TOL.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.18.17): Light Gun

A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.18.17)

International Gliding Commission

IGC (which stands for "International Gliding Commission") is responsible for FAI's gliding activities, in particular World Records and International Competitions with the exception of glider aerobatics.

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