Aero-Linx!

Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough, if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this is done on the Internet.

The ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. These are the sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into cyber-aero-space for awhile.

Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx. Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well.

Aero Linx: ARIA

The Aerial Robotics Industry Association (ARIA) was established to promote the safe operation of remotely piloted vehicles used for commercial applications.  The organization's goal is to set the standards for the operation of aerial robotics and thereby advance the growing community of professional pilots.  These strict safety standards will be set and three certifications will be granted by ARIA. The organization's mission statement is "To promote the safe operation of aerial robotics for commercial applications."

FMI: http://joinaria.org/