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August 03, 2017

Microdrones Successfully Completes 10 New BVLOS Test Flights

Uses Standard Configuration Of RC, Telemetry And Batteries

   On July 13 and 14, Microdrones completed a series of test flights that extended further than the operator could see – or, as it is referred to in the aviation industry, beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). These flights were completed with a standard configuration of RC, telemetry and batteries, meaning that the md4-1000 aircraft is ready for BVLOS, as sold today.

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3DR Integrates With DJI Drones

Also Launches 'Enterprise Atlas' Enterprise Drone Platform

An agreement has been announced between 3DR and DJI to make 3DRs Site Scan software compatible with DJI drones to manage and analyze the data collected by the drones.

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City Of Orlando Considers Repeal Of Drone Ordinance

Recently-Passed State Law Prohibits Local Governments From Regulating Drones

In its legislative session earlier this year, the State of Florida passed, and Governor Rick Scott signed, a bill that prohibits local governments from enacting legislation regulating the operation of unmanned aircraft in the state.

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Hospital Wing Continues Transition To H130-Series

One New Aircraft Joins Three Already In Service

Airbus Helicopters has delivered a new H130 to Hospital Wing, a Memphis, TN-based non-profit air medical transport service, which will join three H130s already in service.

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Texas Passes New, Restrictive Drone Regulation

Prohibits Use Of UAVs For Capturing Still Or Video Images Within 25 Miles Of The Border With Mexico

A new law passed by the Texas Legislature makes it illegal for a drone operator to capture video or still images using a drone over private property within 25 miles of the state's border with Mexico.

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DJI, Drone Industry Question BALPA-Sponsored Drone Collision Study

Drone Industry Says Methodology For Study May Be Suspect

A study co-sponsored by the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) and the U.K. government indicates that a 4 kilogram-class  (approx. 9 pounds) commercial drone could cause critical damage to an airliner windscreen at high but realistic impact speeds, but many in the drone industry say that the methodology for the study is suspect.

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