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August 27, 2018

Surveillance Camera Captures Little Rock PD Helicopter Accident

Retired Officer Seriously Injured In The Mishap

A retired Little Rock (AR) police officer was seriously injured August 16th when the helicopter in which he was testing newly-installed equipment tipped over, causing the main rotor to contact the pavement in a parking lot.

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FAA Awards PMA To Lord Corporation For Bell Helicopter Boot

Company Says Approval Will Reduce Downtime For Operators

Lord Corporation, which specializes in vibration, noise and motion control, has received FAA Part Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its enhanced Main Driveshaft Transmission Boot for Bell 412HP and 412EP helicopter platforms.

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Duncan Aviation Gives A&P Students A Chance To Win A Snap-On Toolbox

Item Is Valued At $10,000

Duncan Aviation is giving aviation maintenance students a chance to win a Snap-on Master Series 13-drawer roll cabinet. The toolbox is valued at $10,000 and was purchased by Todd Duncan at an auction this spring for the National Business Aviation Association’s Maintenance Technical Reward and Career Scholarship (TRACS) program.

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Satcom Direct Signs First Latin American Hardware Reseller

São Paulo-based Avionics Services Will Install Equipment In Executive Aircraft And Helicopters

Satcom Direct Brazil, the regional headquarters for business aviation connectivity, software and hardware provider SD, appointed São Paulo-based Avionics Services as the first SD hardware dealer and installer in Latin America during LABACE 2018. The deal gives Latin American business jet owners and operators a single, local, source for purchasing, installing and supporting SD equipment for executive aircraft and rotary machines.

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IBM Files Patent For Coffee Drone

Could Determine When You Need A Cuppa, And Deliver It Too

IBM has filed a patent for a drone that could predict when you need a cup of coffee, and deliver it to your hand.

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Pollen Systems Launches Drone-Based Data And Analysis Solution

Goal Is To Improve Vineyard And Crop Yields

Pollen Systems Corporation has unveiled Pollen Scout, a drone-aided managed service and self-service portal that helps farms and vineyards monitor crop growth, discover irrigation issues, and investigate pests and diseases. Commercially certified Drone Technologists visit subscribing farms and vineyard sites weekly and use drones to capture incredibly detailed pictures and spectral images that can help farmers uncover and address common issues rapidly: improving crop yield and quality.

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Report: Commercial Drone-Enabled Services Revenue To Reach $22.7 Billion By 2026

Key Applications Will Include Surveying & Monitoring, Mapping, Filming & Entertainment, Inspection, Aerial Imagery, Data Collection & Analytics, And Delivery & Payloads

Commercial services based on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are growing in popularity for a wide variety of commercial applications. According to a new report from Tractica, global industries from agriculture to energy are harnessing the services provided by pioneering drone companies to save money and time, while improving the quality and safety of tasks that have traditionally been handled by airplanes, helicopters, satellites, or manual inspections.

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