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October 20, 2017

Commercial Drone Operators Can Now Access Controlled Airspace

Skyward Approved To Give Operators Instant Access Through LAANC

Skyward, a Verizon company, has been approved to give commercial drone operators instant access to controlled airspace with the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) services from the FAA. The program will roll out this fall at Cincinnati International Airport (KCVG), Reno (KRNO), San Jose (KSJC), and Lincoln (KLNK) among others.

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TSB Releases Report From 2016 Helo Accident In Alberta, CA

Engine Power Loss Resulting From Low-Fuel Operation Led To To The Accident, Board Says

In its recently-released investigation report (A16W0126), the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) indicates that the absence of a company policy on landing with a specified minimum quantity of fuel was a key factor in a survey helicopter's loss of power and collision with trees near Whitecourt, Alberta, in 2016.

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First EMS AW169 Helicopters Ordered In The U.S.

Travis County, TX Places Order For Three Of The Aircraft For Its STAR Flight Program

Travis County, Texas has signed a contract for three AgustaWestland AW169s for its STAR Flight program as the county-based EMS provider upgrades its helicopter fleet to more modern and capable aircraft. Leonardo Company announced the order at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Fort Worth, TX.

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California Firefighting Efforts Slowed By A Drone

Authorities Are Seeking The Operator Of The Aircraft

Firefighting efforts in California's Santa Cruz Mountains were halted for a few hours on Wednesday after a drone was sighted being flown in an area where firefighting aircraft were also operating.

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Los Angeles Board Of Police Commissioners Approves UAS Use Guidelines

Institutes A One-Year Pilot Program For The LAPD

The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners has approved a one-year pilot program setting guidelines for the use of sUAS by the Los Angeles Police Department.

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