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August 24, 2017

GA-ASI MQ-9B SkyGuardian Completes FAA Approved Flight

Flight Through Multiple Classes Of Non-Segregated Airspace Represents Another Step Towards Certification

On August 16th General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from Laguna Airfield at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., through National Airspace, to its Gray Butte Flight Operations facility near Palmdale, Calif. The MQ-9B is a STANAG 4671 (NATO airworthiness standard for Unmanned Aircraft Systems)-compliant version of the Predator B product line. The 275 mile trip lasted approximately one hour, 45 minutes and required FAA approval to fly through various classes of non-restricted airspace.

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Marin County, CA Questions Permit For Long-Established Seaplane Business

NIMBY Neighbors Complain Of Noise, Frequency Of Flights

A long-established seaplane business is suddenly facing possible cancellation of its permit because some NIMBY neighbors are complaining about noise and frequency of flights.

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NBAA Recognizes Members For Safe Operations

More Than 1,300 Companies Recognized For Over 13 Million Hours Of Accident/Incident Free Operations

The NBAA has announced its 2016 Flying Safety Award recipients. In total, 1,311 companies and individuals were recognized for 13,534,905 hours of accident/incident free operations in 2016. Nine member companies were honored for 50-years of safe operations, and one member company was recognized for 60 years of accident-free operations.

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New Hangar Opens For GA-ASI’s Flight Test And Training Center

Ribbon-Cutting Event Marks Completion Of Permanent Hangar Facility In ND

A grand opening event was held Monday for a new hangar at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' (GA-ASI) new hangar at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Business Park near Grand Forks, North Dakota. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of GA-ASI’s new Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) hangar.

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DJI Spark Firmware Update Enhances Flight Safety

Upgrade Required For Flight After September 1

DJI will be releasing a new firmware update this week to further enhance flight safety and performance of the DJI Spark. The new firmware update enhances Spark’s battery management system to optimize power supply during flight.

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Unique Unmanned Plane Sets Duration World Record

The VA001 Flew For Nearly 56 Hours Without Refueling

The FAI has ratified a duration world record for a unique experimental unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The VA001, an unmanned aircraft that looks like a glider but is powered by a diesel engine, successfully flew for 55 hours and 56 minutes non-stop and without refueling on December 2, 2016.

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