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AMA Drone Report 03.16.17: OK Bill v Drones, Irish FPV, Mandated Geo-Fencing?

Also: AMA Expo East, Red Bull Watching Drones, Overgrown Drone? eHang's 184

OK... it’s time for yet another questionable bit of drone legislation... though this one may take the cake. A bill just sent to the full Oklahoma Senate for consideration would protect property owners from civil liability if they destroy a drone that is over their property without permission. According to the text of Senate Bill 660, "Any person owning or controlling real estate or other premises who voluntarily damages or destroys a drone located on the real estate or premises or within the airspace of the real estate or

This Bud's For Mars

Brewing Company Plans Microgravity Beer For When Man Travels To The Red Planet

At 39 million miles away, the next generation of space exploration awaits its first pioneers. And while life on the Red Planet is still in the near – yet distant – future, Budweiser just unveiled its own ambitious commitment, to create microgravity beer for when we make it to Mars. Known for raising a cold one to the American Dream and those who work hard for it, Budweiser wants to be part of this monumental journey in reaching the next frontier.

Colorado State Rep Seeks To Honor Fallen Blue Angel Pilot

Resolution Would Rename Highway For Capt. Jeff Kuss

A former high school teacher in Durango, CO who now is a member of the state legislature has introduced a bill to rename Colorado Highway 3 the Capt. Jeff Kuss Memorial Highway.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.18.17)

“V-TOL has successfully commenced its BVLOS flight program designed to develop and test appropriate operational procedures, minimum technical platform requirements and pilot training competencies.” Source: Mark Xavier, CEO and Chief Remote Pilot of V-TOL.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.18.17): Light Gun

A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.18.17)

International Gliding Commission

IGC (which stands for "International Gliding Commission") is responsible for FAI's gliding activities, in particular World Records and International Competitions with the exception of glider aerobatics.