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August 10, 2017

UK Helicopter Pilot Reports Close Encounter With A Drone

Says He Had To Take Evasive Action To Avoid Collision

The U.K. Airprox Board has released a report stemming from a possible near miss between a helicopter and an aircraft described as a "tandem-rotor drone".

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North Carolina DOT Gets Permission For Night UAS Flights

Will Be Used For Multiple Missions That Require Night Operations

The N.C. Department of Transportation now has the ability to operate its drones at night. On June 19, the FAA granted NCDOT a waiver for the federal regulation that prohibits nighttime drone use.

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Drone Operator Safety Act Introduced In The U.S. House

Bill's Authors Say Goal Is To Protect Air Traffic From Collisions With Unmanned Aircraft

U.S. Representative Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) have introduced the Drone Operator Safety Act in the U.S. House of representatives, a bill to they say is intended to help protect American air traffic from the "misuse" of drones.

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FAA Issues AD For Piper M600 Airplanes

Requires Inspection Of Aft Wing Spars

The FAA has issued an AD for Piper's new M600 airplanes, citing a possible issue with some wing spars in the aircraft.

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