Good drone journalism is not exactly easy... but neither should it be all that difficult... with just a little effort. Unfortunately; a number of so-called media outlets are taking cheap shots at new unmanned technologies without properly researching or understanding the details. A case in point revolves around recent reports of a helicopter crash that was allegedly caused by a near miss with a small civilian helicopter. One media outlet illustrated the story with garish, out of proportion illustrations showing a
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Don’t forget... The annual AMA Expo East starts at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey Tomorrow through Sunday, February 23 - 25. The three-day expo will provide new and seasoned hobbyists of all ages with hands-on opportunities to learn about building and flying model aircraft and drones. This includes flying demonstrations, FPV drone racing with the AMA flight simulator and more. The Raleigh, NC Parks Committee is looking at a revised drone policy that could allow small
“This is a tribute to all of you in general aviation who took the time to make yourself heard. Thanks to the unified fight by the GA community, this bill was not going to pass with ATC privatization as part of it." Source: EAA CEO/Chairman Jack J. Pelton, on the removal of the ATC Privatization provision from the House version of the FAA reauthorization bill.
National Association of State Aviation Officials
Officially established in 1931, the National Association of State Aviation Officials is one of the oldest continually active aviation advocates in the United States. For instance, it is far older than the FAA.
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