As reported by the Salina Post… UAS “…flight demonstrations highlight one of the greatest potential applications for unmanned aircraft technology – saving farmers millions of dollars in time and resources,” said Michael Toscano, AUVSI president & CEO. “Integrating UAS into the national airspace will lead to a host of new […]
Continue readingK-MAX Unmanned Helicopter Crashes In Afghanistan
According to a report in the Military Times, a Gannett Company, a K-MAX unmanned helicopter crashed June 5th in Afghanistan while resupplying Marines. The crash occurred at a landing zone just northeast of Camp Leatherneck while the UAV was in the final stages of delivering cargo. The aircraft was in […]
Continue readingSupporters of AK UAS Task Force Meet
In April of this year, the state of Alaska tabled its bill in favor of a joint Concurrent Resolution (HCR006C) that creates a legislative task force charged with reviewing regulations and operational guidance and making recommendations for a comprehensive state policy for unmanned aircraft that protects privacy and allows the […]
Continue readingTell the FAA: No User Fees for Support of Aviation Events
Join the AMA in support of EAA’s efforts to oppose the FAA’s decision to charge EAA for air traffic services during AirVenture. This policy will impact similar events around the country as well. By threatening to deny air traffic services to the busiest airport in the world without a hefty bill, […]
Continue readingTexas, Tennessee and Illinois Pass State ‘Drone’ Legislation
As the legislative season for most states winds to a close, Texas, Tennessee and Illinois passed new state legislation aimed at restricting the use of unmanned aircraft (‘drones’) within their respective states. On May 28th, the Texas State Legislature passed and sent to the Governor House Bill 912 which makes […]
Continue readingDr Nowitall 4: The Constitutionality of Toys
Young modeler Dakota Peak has recently developed a video about the recent controversy with drones. His entertaining video, featuring fictional character Dr. Nowitall is part of series created by Dakota. His video, entitled “Dr. Nowitall 4: Constitutionality of Toys,” describes how military drones could negatively affect the use of recreational […]
Continue readingAMA Club takes advantage of good public relations
Below is a great example of how a club creates a positive public relations moment. UPDATED LINK: https://www.wlos.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wmya_vid_11766.shtml
Continue readingWorld’s smallest flying robot takes off
Scientists in the US have created a robot the size of a fly that is able to perform the agile maneuvers of the ubiquitous insects Dr Kevin Ma from Harvard University and his team, led by Dr Robert Wood, say they have made the world’s smallest flying robot. It also […]
Continue readingWill Bureaucracy Keep The U.S. Drone Industry Grounded?
As reported by National Public Radio… “Americans are suspicious of drones. Reports of the unmanned aerial vehicles’ use in war zones have raised concerns about what they might do here at home. For instance, in Seattle earlier this year, a public outcry forced the police department to abandon plans for […]
Continue readingAMA Member Chris Sallis Developing Innovative UAS Solutions
UAH Students’ Octocopter An Aerial Option For Storm Surveys “The perspective gained with aerial surveillance has become an integral part of weather service analysis after the storm. ‘Especially when we’re dealing with larger tornadoes, more violent tornadoes with longer tracks because it gives us a bigger, a better perspective of the […]
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