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ParaZero Meets Transport Canada Requirements For Flight Over People

Applies To Licensed Operators Of ParaZero-Equipped DJI Mavic And Phantom Drones

ParaZero Technologies' ASTM compliant SafeAir Systems for the DJI Phantom 4 Series and DJI Mavic 2 Series comply with the latest Transport Canada regulations for operations over people. This allows licensed operators using the SafeAir Mavic + ASTM Professional Kit and the SafeAir Phantom + ASTM Professional Kit to operate over people, effective immediately.

NATA Introduces The New Safety 1st Training Center

The Next Generation of Ground Handling and Safety Training

NATA is once again revolutionizing training for FBOs, ground handlers, and other aviation businesses globally with the launch of the all-new NATA Safety 1st Training Center. The launch includes a complete rebuild of the program driven by specific input from our members and users.

DroneShield Introduces Hand-Held Counter-Drone Device

DroneGun Mk III Is Designed For Single Hand Operation

The latest drone countermeasure device developed by DroneShield is a "compact, lightweight drone countermeasure designed for one hand operation," according to the company.

Leonardo's Falco EVO Drone Assists During Frontex Operation

Tasked With Following A Trawler Suspected Of Transporting Migrants

On June 20th, Leonardo’s Falco EVO tactical remotely-piloted aerial system played a key role in monitoring a case involving irregular migrants in the Mediterranean sea as part of monitoring activities of Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. In an operation launched from the Italian island of Lampedusa, the Falco EVO worked with other Frontex assets to identify a “mothership” trawler as 81 illegal migrants were transferred to smaller boats, a technique increasingly used by criminal organizations.

StandardAero Receives AS350 CRFT Order From LASD

Prepares To Deliver Crash-Resistant Fuel Tank In Conjunction With Robertson Fuel Systems

StandardAero has received another order for its highly successful AS350/EC130 crash-resistant fuel tank (CRFT), developed in cooperation with Robertson Fuel Systems, this time from one of the nation’s most recognizable public safety helicopter operators, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD).