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Snap Acquires Small LA Drone Company

Ctrl Me Robotics Now A Part Of The Snapchat Family

Snap, the company behind the popular social media app Snapchat, has reportedly acquired startup company Ctrl Me Robotics for under $1 million.

Daher Salutes The Certification Of SIMCOM’s First TBM 930 Simulator

FTD Operated By SIMCOM In Orlando, FL

The first TBM 930 simulator – a high-fidelity Flight Training Device (FTD) – has just been certified by the FAA, enabling its service entry next month in courses at Florida-based SIMCOM Aviation Training, which is Daher’s U.S. training partner.

Texas Bans Drones Over Stadiums, Other Facilities

Law Goes Into Effect September 1

The Texas Legislature has passed a law banning drones over sports stadiums and correctional facilities.

Australian Senators Call For A Freeze On Drone Sales

Concerns Raised About Safety, Potential Use By Terrorists

A group of Senators in the Australian Parliament has called for a freeze on the sale of UAVs in Australia.

MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS Flies For 48 Hours Continuously

'Certifiable' Variant Of The Predator B Sets Company Record For Endurance

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has announced that its new MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system, a “Certifiable” version of its Predator B product line, has set a company record with the longest endurance flight of any Predator-series aircraft.