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It’s NOT good news for the folks at HobbyKing. The FCC has proposed a $2.8 million fine against them for marketing sixty-five models of devices used to relay video from drones to amateur drone operators which could apparently transmit in unauthorized radio frequency bands, including some that could also operate at excessive transmission power levels. Such unlawful transmissions could interfere with key government and public safety services like aviation systems and weather radar systems. The world of unmanned te
“I look forward to continuing my work in the coming year for our great aviation industry, connecting safely the peoples of the world, a sector which will only continue to grow in the years ahead.” Source: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker on his appointment as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors.
Bill Wilcox has been touring Alaska in his STOL CH 801 that he built 15 years ago. Roger Dubbert took an opportunity during the tour to fly with Wilcox.
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