The Model Rocket Flies 400ft, Deploys Capsule

You can now launch your own version of the Blue Origin New Shepard with the Estes New Shepard model rocket. The Estes New Shepard is a 1/66th scale model of the Blue Origin New Shepard. The model rocket flies to altitude on a C6-3 or C6-5 with capabilities of up to 400ft. After deploying a capsule, it falls back down to Earth with a large parachute. You can fly and deploy this model as many times as you like, and it will be made available on the first of November. The Estes New Shepard aims to provide the excitement of launch and feeling of exploring a new frontier to everyone. The collaboration is the first in a series between Estes and Blue Origins Club for The Future, which is a non-profit

Event Will Take Place September 13-19, 2021

The third annual National Drone Safety Awareness Week will take place on Sept. 13-19, 2021. The FAA encourages the drone community to participate and interact at the event. Moving forward with the FAA continuing to integrate drones into the National Airspace System, one of the most important details will be ensuring drone pilots understand the responsibilities involved with flying safely. During the duration of the campaign, pilots and recreational flyers can discuss passions in the industry, while experts will share with them the pressing drone safety educational topics. New requirements for the drone community will also be discussed.