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Amazon Prime Air service could start in south suburban Matteson and Markham this summer, with deliveries taking as little as two hours. Amazon says each drone can carry multiple packages up to a total of 5 pounds, and can operate in wind gusts of up to 30-miles-per-hour and in light rain. Amazon Prime Air service operates in Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Michigan and Texas.

Amazon Prime Air service could start in south suburban Matteson and Markham this summer, with deliveries taking as little as two hours. Amazon says each drone can carry multiple packages up to a total of 5 pounds, and can operate in wind gusts of up to 30-miles-per-hour and in light rain. Amazon Prime Air service operates in Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Michigan and Texas.

Amazon Prime Air service could start in south suburban Matteson and Markham this summer, with deliveries taking as little as two hours. Amazon says each drone can carry multiple packages up to a total of 5 pounds, and can operate in wind gusts of up to 30-miles-per-hour and in light rain. Amazon Prime Air service operates in Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Michigan and Texas.

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: the FAA has issued several large fines to pilots, Paladin Drones launches a new NDAA-compliant drone, a new GAO report flag s major safety gaps for BVLOS integration, and an Amazon delivery drone crashes in Texas. Let's get to it.First up, the FAA is sending a very clear message: The days of claiming ignorance are over. The agency posted a public enforcement summary detailing fines and license actions against drone operators, and the penalties are steep. The largest fine was a whopping $36,770 for an operator who flew a drone near emergency response aircraft during a wildfire back in April 2023. Two other fines involved flights in TFRs, with one operator getting hit for over $20,000 and another having their license revoked entirely. The FAA also fined an operator $14,790 for flying near State Farm Stadium during the Super Bowl in 2023. Beyond fines, the FAA is also taking licenses. They suspended the license of an operator involved in that drone light show incident in Florida, where a 7-year-old boy was seriously injured. They also suspended the license of a pilot who flew over an NFL game in Baltimore. The agency has updated its policy to require legal action when a drone endangers the public, violates airspace, or is used in a crime. Don't be that guy. Check your airspace, use B4UFLY, and fly safe. Next up, Houston-based Paladin Drones has launched its new Knighthawk 2.0. The new Knighthawk 2.0 is fully NDAA-compliant. For years, Paladin has built its DFR programs on modified DJI hardware like the M30T and M350, which works great but creates issues for agencies concerned about federal restrictions. This new drone was revealed at the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia, which suggests Paladin may be looking for market globally instead of remaining domestic. The new Knighthawk 2.0 was created in partnership with the Polish Company, Beyond Vision. This gives them a clean supply chain and credibility for international defense sales.Now for the specs. Paladin claims the Knighthawk 2.0 has a flight time of over 40 minutes, a top speed above 40 mph, and can get to a 911 call scene in under 70 seconds. That's a 20-second improvement over their previous claims. It's equipped with 4K wide and zoom cameras, a 640p thermal imager, and 5G/LTE connectivity. Next up, a new report from the Government Accountability Office, or GAO, is raising some serious questions about the future of drone integration. The report flags significant safety gaps in the FAA's plans for integrating drones into the national airspace, especially for Beyond Visual Line of Sight, or BVLOS, operations. And finally this week, a story that shows exactly why that GAO report is so important. An Amazon Prime Air delivery drone crashed into the side of an apartment complex in Richardson, Texas. According to local officials, the drone struck the building, fell onto a nearby sidewalk, and began smoking. Thankfully, no one was injured, and while smoke was visible in the video, the drone never actually caught fire. This isn't the first time an Amazon drone has crashed during testing. In fact, we saw two Amazon drones crash into a crane in Arizona last year. Incidents like this, even when they're minor, highlight the real-world challenges of operating autonomous aircraft in dense residential areas. And thankfully, there have been no injuries, but this is even more evidence that these operations NEED FAA oversight. Join us later for Post flight, where we'll be talking about the El Paso TFR and sharing some opinions about these stories that aren't suitable for YouTube! https://dronexl.co/2026/02/08/amazon-delivery-drone-north-texashttps://dronexl.co/2026/02/07/faa-names-and-shames-drone-pilots/https://dronexl.co/2026/02/09/paladin-ndaa-knighthawk-2-drone/https://avweb.com/flight-safety/gao-flags-gaps-in-drone-integration-plans/

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Grocery Dealz and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Nike instructs Converse employees to work from home ahead of layoffs as revenue plunges 30% and sales head toward a 15-year low.Amazon Prime Air delivery drone crashes into a Texas apartment building, raising questions about autonomous delivery technology readiness.Target eliminates 500 roles while investing in frontline store staffing as new CEO Michael Fiddelke prioritizes customer experience improvements.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.Be careful out there!

Welcome to your weekly UAS News update, we have 3 stories for you: Amazon resumes operations after two drones crash into a crane, Flock Safety launches Aerodome Drone as Automated Security, and Phase One releases a 247MP camera! First up, Amazon Prime Air has resumed delivery flights after two of its MK30 aircraft collided with a mobile crane in Tolleson, Arizona. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 1st when a construction crane was doing roofing work at a business. The two drones impacted the crane a few minutes apart, with one falling to the ground and catching on fire. Both the FAA and NTSB have begun investigations. Amazon resumed operations on Friday, October 3rd, raising questions about whether Amazon is prioritizing conducting operations over safety. According to DroneXL, this incident is the 4th reported crash this year by an Amazon MK30, and the second time the system has been grounded. In January, Amazon halted operations after two MK30s crashed during testing in Oregon due to faulty LiDAR programming. This event hasn't yet hit the NTSB's CAROL database, but we'll likely get more information if or when it does. Next up, Flock Safety has released their Aerodome Drone as Automated Security (DAS). This system is designed to be a turn-key solution for security patrols. This is a separate product and mission profile from Drones as First Responder, and caters to the private entity looking for a similar solution. It appears that Flock is using the DJI Dock 3 and the Matrice 4D, with Flock's own back-end deployment software. The system also integrates with Flock's ecosystem through FlockOS, allowing private entities to utilize alarm panels, video management systems, license plate readers, and audio sensors. Way to diversify! Last up this week, Phase One has released a 247MP photogrammetry camera! If you're unfamiliar with Phase One, they've been a well-known name in the mapping space for their high-megapixel cameras. This week they released the iXM-RS250, with a resolution of 19,200×12,800 pixels and a new IIQ-X compression format, which reduces file size by 90% when compared to 16-bit TIFFs. The new camera is also said to reduce mapping times by 30% compared to previous systems. For those operators who fly large missions and deal with terabytes of data, this could be a game-changer. The iXM-RS250 is immediately compatible with the DJI Matrice 400, and features a USB 3.0 and 10G ethernet for other systems. At this time, Phase One has not released any pricing for the iXM-RS250, but it's safe to say it'll be pricey! And on Post Flight, our show where we share our opinions, we won't be talking about part 108… We will be discussing these stories and Sikorsky, who has released an entire family of VTOL drones. Have a great weekend, and we'll see you next week! https://dronexl.co/2025/10/08/phase-one-247mp-drone-camera-intergeo/https://dronexl.co/2025/10/03/amazon-resumes-drone-deliveries-days-after-tolleson-crane-crash-and-fire/https://dronexl.co/2025/09/30/flock-safety-aerodome-das-drone-security/

Filmed during the pandemic, 2025's War of the Worlds was shelved for four+ years before being foisted upon the unsuspecting public. This turd should've never been dusted off. There is nothing less suspenseful than watching Ice Cube fluctuate between looking anxious, angry, disturbed, and smarmy whilst sitting at a computer screen. Literally, that is the film. Now, sit back, ease your migraine with a Hazy Sculpin from Ballast Point Brewing, and stop hacking those drones! The Thunderous Wizard, Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are fighting off the alien invasion with nothing but our moxie and Amazon Prime Air! This Week's Segments: Introduction/Plot Breakdown – It's worse than you think! No, I am not just having a laugh; that is legitimately the movie's tagline. Lingering Questions – Why!? (28:30) Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We kickoff our Try Hard Flops series with the mediocre sequel to an action classic, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory! (45:46) And, as always, hit us up on Threads, X, Facebook, Bluesky, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week's episode!

Send us a textEnter the bizarre world of "War of the Worlds 2025," where product placement and alien invasion collide in what might be the most gloriously terrible sci-fi film of recent years. Join us as we unpack this Amazon Prime spectacle that had us laughing harder than any intentional comedy could.At the center of this disaster is Ice Cube as Will Radford, a government surveillance analyst who can hack into anything on Earth—except, apparently, the door keeping him trapped in his office during an alien invasion. While meteors rain down and tripods emerge from the ground, Will's primary concern remains spying on his pregnant daughter and gamer son, much to our bewilderment and amusement.The film reaches peak absurdity when Will needs to upload a virus to defeat the data-eating aliens (yes, they eat data), but can only receive the necessary thumb drive through an Amazon Prime Air delivery—which requires placing an actual Amazon order first "because protocol." When a homeless man is convinced to help the mission in exchange for an Amazon gift card, we knew we'd reached cinematic rock bottom.From Ice Cube's emotionless "oh" upon seeing his daughter's blood-soaked empty Tesla to the son's revelation as the mysterious hacker "The Disruptor," every scene delivers fresh waves of unintentional comedy. The climactic solution involving a "cannibal code" that makes the aliens consume themselves perfectly caps this monument to illogical storytelling.Whether you're a connoisseur of terrible cinema or simply need a good laugh, "War of the Worlds 2025" belongs in the hallowed halls of so-bad-it's-good classics. Have you experienced a movie so delightfully terrible it became entertainment gold? Share your thoughts in the comments!Written lovingly by AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. First, DEXA secures a nationwide BVLOS waiver for drone deliveries, DroneDeploy launches Progress AI, and a drone pilot finds a missing girl in Wisconsin. First up, U.S. drone delivery company DEXA has hit a major regulatory milestone, securing a nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight, or BVLOS, waiver from the FAA. This is a huge deal because it allows the company to conduct autonomous delivery operations across the country without needing visual observers on the ground for every flight. This approval puts DEXA in an elite group alongside giants like Amazon Prime Air, Wing, and Zipline, who are all pushing the boundaries of commercial drone logistics.In addition to this new BVLOS waiver, the company already holds a Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate, which legally allows them to run a drone airline. They also have an airworthiness certification for their DE-2020 delivery drone. Having all three of these in place is the key to unlocking scalable, repeatable, and, most importantly, profitable drone delivery services. They're using their own U.S.-made aircraft and a direct-to-consumer app called DEXA NOW. Next up, DroneDeploy has just announced a new tool that called Progress AI, and it's designed to completely automate construction progress tracking. Instead of someone walking a site with a clipboard and manually marking up drawings, this system uses AI to analyze data from drones and 360-degree cameras to generate fast and reliable progress reports. DroneDeploy claims the platform can deliver reports with 95% accuracy within minutes of the images being uploaded.One of the coolest features is its natural-language interface. This works without needing a complex Building Information Model, or BIM, which lowers the barrier to entry for a lot of companies. Early users are already reporting great results, with one project engineer saying they caught a framing issue with a door install just by reviewing a walkthrough, saving them days of rework. Progress AI is currently in early access and is expected to be widely available in October as an add-on for DroneDeploy customers. Last up, a real-world drones-for-good story! A volunteer drone pilot in Milton, Wisconsin, is being called a hero after he found a missing 4-year-old girl in a dense cornfield. The girl, Lou Easton, is autistic, nonverbal, and reportedly doesn't feel pain, which made her disappearance incredibly urgent. With sunset approaching, her family feared she had wandered into a nearby cornfield. That's when Rock County officials called for aerial support.The hero of the day is Jeremy Harring-Spoerl, a volunteer with Wisco Aerial and Ground Services. He launched his DJI Matrice 30 drone and got to work. In just 40 minutes, he spotted Lou deep in the cornfield and was able to guide rescue teams directly to her location. She was found safe and unharmed. This is a perfect example of why drones are such incredible tools for search and rescue. A drone can cover a massive area far more quickly than a ground team, and thermal cameras can spot heat signatures that would be impossible to see otherwise. Stories like this are a powerful reminder that for every headline about drone bans, there are pilots out there using this technology to save lives. A huge congratulations to Jeremy for a job well done!Alright, and the team will be back from Oshkosh next week, so no Live on Monday or Post flight this coming week, but we'll pick back up the following! https://dronexl.co/2025/07/14/dexa-faa-bvlos-waiver-drone-deliveries/https://dronexl.co/2025/07/21/drone-hero-saves-missing-girl-wisconsin/https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/dronedeploy-launches-progress-ai-to-automate-construction-tracking/

At Aerial Cities 2024, panellists discussed “Trends and opportunities: An industry perspective on the past successes and challenges ahead.” Key takeaways from the discussion: ➡️ Manna Air Delivery proves #profitability is possible — but #regulation is the roadblock. Operating thousands of flights per month with just four aircraft, Manna has built a revenue-generating suburban delivery model. Yet, slow regulatory progress is limiting expansion in key markets like the UK. ➡️ "A bad #framework is better than no framework." Industry leaders stressed that unpredictable #BVLOS regulations are keeping businesses in trial mode. The US and Italy are advancing, while the UK remains stuck in test environments without a clear path to commercial #scaling. ➡️ AI, #satellite tech, and detect-and-avoid systems are the backbone of large-scale #drone operations. Amazon Prime Air is refining multi-layered detect-and-avoid systems, while Telespazio is solving #GPS accuracy issues in urban environments with satellite-based navigation. Moderated by Lorenzo Murzilli, Co-founder & CEO of Murzilli Consulting, the session featured expert insights from: Carlos Hernandez Medel, CCO at Telespazio Ibérica; Duncan Casey, UK Head of Airworthiness & Certification at Amazon Prime Air; Bobby Healy, Founder & CEO of Manna Drone Delivery; Alex Brown, Director at Skyports Drone Services; Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace; and Ewa Gowers, Head of SARG Operations & Programmes at the UK Civil Aviation Authority (representing Sofia S. from the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom).

This week, we took a field trip to the Phoenix suburbs to see Amazon's newest iteration of drone delivery service in action. We toured the facility where these drones are in operation, spoke with the vice president and general manager of Prime Air, David Carbon, and watched from a local backyard as our own order dropped from the sky.Guest:David Carbon, vice president and general manager of Amazon Prime Air.We want to hear from you. Email us at hardfork@nytimes.com. Find “Hard Fork” on YouTube and TikTok. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Welcome, Outliers, to another exciting episode of OVTLYR Live, where we dive into the hottest headlines and dissect what AI trading data has to say about them. In today's episode, we're tackling two major stories that are shaking things up: the controversial take on electric vehicles and Amazon's mind-blowing innovations. Top Story: Electric Vehicles – A Wealth Transfer Game Changer Today, we're delving deep into the debate around electric vehicles being a direct wealth transfer from gas car owners to EV enthusiasts. As an EV owner myself (shoutout to my Tesla Model Y Performance 2023), I can attest to the thrill and savings that come with it. While some may argue about additional EV taxes, the savings in fuel costs and maintenance are undeniable. In fact, I've saved over $2,700 in just one year! #ElectricVehicles #Tesla #EVs Insights and Debates: The Future of EVs We'll explore various perspectives on the EV revolution, from energy policy blunders to concerns about affordability, range, and infrastructure. Is the push for EVs a necessity or a potential economic wrecking ball? Let's dive into the debate and see where the truth lies. #EnergyPolicy #EVRevolution #FutureTech Amazon's Next Big Move: Prime Air Delivery Drones But wait, there's more! Amazon is about to blow our minds with its latest venture – Prime Air Delivery Drones. Imagine getting your packages delivered by drones in under an hour! While it sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, Amazon is making it a reality. We'll break down the logistics and discuss the potential impact on the delivery game. #AmazonPrime #DroneDelivery #Innovation Stock Market Insights: Amazon and GM And of course, we can't forget about the stock market. We'll analyze the performance of giants like Amazon and GM amidst these groundbreaking developments. Plus, we'll share some exclusive buy and sell signals straight from OVTLYR. Don't miss out on potential gains! #StockMarket #Investing #OVTLYRSignals Join the conversation in the comments below! Are you team EV or sticking with gas-powered vehicles? Would you let delivery drones land in your backyard? Share your thoughts, and don't forget to hit like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more OVTLYR Live episodes. See you in the comments section!

Host Alex Pierson speaks with tech expert Adam Oldfield about Apple's new $160 charger, new tech to combat turbulence, streaming for radio in cars, Amazon Prime Air's 60-minute prescription delivery and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this captivating installment, John Dickow, the host of Drone Launch Academy's informative series, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Todd Graetz, a prominent figure in the dynamic world of drone technology. Together, they delve into the intricacies of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for drones, offering keen insights into the present state, the challenges that lie ahead, and the potential transformative impact on diverse industries.The topic of BVLOS operations has garnered significant attention over the years, and this episode seeks to unravel the mysteries surrounding its widespread adoption. Todd Graetz, a multi-company regulatory drone pioneer with an impressive track record, is the perfect guest to shed light on this complex subject.Throughout this engaging discussion, Todd provides a comprehensive overview of BVLOS, outlining what it entails and how it can be applied in various contexts. BVLOS, he explains, represents the epitome of scalable drone operations and holds the key to realizing the full potential of drone technology in the United States. From package delivery to agriculture, firefighting, infrastructure inspection, and more, BVLOS has the potential to revolutionize countless industries.Todd's involvement in the drone industry dates back to 2013 when he co-founded BNSF Railway's drone program. BNSF Railway stands as one of the largest BVLOS drone operators in the United States and has collaborated closely with the FAA under a cooperative research agreement since 2015. This vast experience and his current roles on FAA committees and as a board member of AUVSI make Todd Graetz a trusted authority on BVLOS.As the conversation unfolds, Todd delves into the heart of the matter—the current challenges facing BVLOS operations. He emphasizes that the primary hurdle is reaching a consensus between incumbent operators and new entrants regarding the operation of drones below 500 feet in congested airspace. The debate centers on equipping aircraft for electronic visibility, and it's a critical issue that must be resolved for BVLOS to become a reality.Todd's insights highlight the urgency of the situation. He stresses that the United States cannot afford to wait another ten years to make BVLOS a reality. If the industry doesn't swiftly reach an agreement and progress with regulatory development, it risks losing its leadership position to other countries. Moreover, the economic and job opportunities that the domestic drone industry could offer might be squandered.However, Todd also brings optimism to the conversation. He believes that with swift action and cooperation, the industry could witness BVLOS operations taking flight within the next year or two. The implications of this development are enormous, from package deliveries to reduced road congestion, BVLOS has the potential to transform society in myriad ways.For aspiring professionals and drone enthusiasts in the audience, Todd offers invaluable advice. He suggests that individuals interested in a career in the drone industry should choose a specialization—either focusing on the flying aspect of drones or specializing in analytics, data collection, and data dissemination. Those specializing in flying should consider obtaining a private pilot license to gain a deeper understanding of airspace and systems.As Todd Graetz aptly puts it, the future of BVLOS is at our doorstep, and it's an exciting time to be part of the drone industry. Stay tuned to Your Drone Questions Answered for more intriguing discussions on the evolving drone landscape and its limitless possibilities!Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and share this episode with fellow enthusiasts and professionals eager to stay informed about the ever-evolving world of drones. Join us as we explore the skies and uncover the endless potential of drone technology!

This episode features an interview with Daniel Lenton, Founder and CEO of Ivy, where the team is on a mission to unify the fragmented AI stack. Prior to Ivy, Daniel was a Robotics Research Engineer at Dyson and a Deep Learning Research Scientist for Amazon Prime Air. During his PhD, Daniel explored the intersection between learning-based geometric representations, ego-centric perception, spatial memory, and visuomotor control for robotics.In this episode, Sam and Daniel discuss the inspiration behind Ivy, open source reproducibility, and democratizing AI.-------------------"There's too much amazing stuff going on, from too many different parties. We just want to be the objective source of truth to show you the data and show you where your model will be doing best, and continue to do this as a service or something like this. This is high-level, some of the areas we see and going into, we really want to be a useful tool for anybody that wants to just kind of understand this fragmented complex space quickly and intuitively, and we are trying to be the tool that does that." – Daniel Lenton-------------------Episode Timestamps:(01:00): What open source data means to Daniel(05:37): The challenges of building Ivy(15:37): The future of Ivy(25:19): Who should know about Ivy(28:46): Daniel's advice for the audience(32:00): Backstage takeaways with executive producer, Audra Montenegro-------------------Links:LinkedIn - Connect with DanielLearn more about Ivy

Dr. Youcef Abdelli – CTO & chief engineer electric propulsion - US ZeroAvia - The First Practical Zero-Emission Aviation Powertrain Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms.  Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com CavnessHR Crowdfunding Campaign We are doing an equity crowdfunding campaign for CavnessHR. You can become an owner in CavnessHR by taking part in our campaign. Learn more here. https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr  Dr. Youcef Abdelli's Bio Dr. Youcef Abdelli comes from an extensive aerospace background in electric aircraft programs (ZeroAvia , Amazon Prime Air, magniX , Liebherr, Airbus, Safran…). His expertise in aircraft electrical systems, generation and distribution , power electronics hardware, software and propulsion systems. Before ZeroAvia , he worked for Amazon Prime Air, where he was the principal and chief engineer leading the propulsion and battery systems department for the drone division. Prior to Amazon, he worked for magniX where he led electric propulsion system development for current product lines and head of the power electronics department. He developed an industrial aerospace-grade power electronics system that was integrated in a successful flights test Beaver in Dec 2019 with Harbor Air and with a Caravan in Moses lack on 2020. He was one of the key members of Propulsion special conditions establishment with the FAA. Prior to that, he worked for Liebherr aerospace, where he was the chief engineer and power electronics senior expert fellow, working on different successful aerospace (Civil and military) and automotive (Fuel cell electric compressors) projects.  At ZeroAvia, he is the CTO and chief engineer for propulsion system, he is in charge of the development of an industry-leading aerospace-grade electric propulsion system , technology road map and strategy – He joined recently JetPerfect foundation board of director with the emission to develop clean energy for aviation and aerospace. Youcef Abdelli earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering and Electronics from the Polytechnic School of Nantes university We talked about the following and other items Paris Air Show Religion ZeroAvia Zero Emissions Aviation  Growing up in Algeria and France  Dr. Youcef Abdelli's Social Media Dr. Youcef Abdelli's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-youcef-abdelli-37000a117/ Dr. Youcef Abdelli's Advice I love the way you bring the subjects all together and you bring different people to talk about different topics. We need to support and help the new generation and engineering and to help them find the way and the path. Of course, what you are doing with meeting with entrepreneurs and supporting people and small business. You cover everything and I was really, really happy to share some time with you.

空の移動をもっと身近にしたいと思ってしまった4人のパパたち&1人のリケジョが、夜な夜なこっそり繰り広げる、eVTOL(=空飛ぶクルマ)に対する興味、好奇心、社会実装への情熱を語り合うラジオです。 前回に引き続きドローンに関する概要編としてざっくり解説します。 ドローンの登場には社会の変化あり？SNSにアップする写真を空撮？ParrotやDJIが徐々に浸透？ 空から荷物が届く！2014年に発表されたAmazon Prime Airとは？あれから約10年…実現はもうすぐ？ 物を届けるドローンは他にも！MatternetやZIPLINE！カリフォルニアからアフリカへ！日本でも五島列島で飛行？ 航空工学を学んだ学生がEC企業へ！楽天やアリババのドローン活用も加速していく？ 気づけば空撮用ドローンはDJIの圧倒的なシェア！家電量販店にDJIのPhantomシリーズが並ぶ時代へ！ 航空的なリスクをどう管理する？FAAやNASA、EASAがガイドラインを発行？ 2015年に起きた衝撃の首相官邸ドローン落下事件の衝撃！からの迅速な航空法の改正！無人航空機というカテゴリーの誕生も担当者は連日徹夜？ 航空機と無人航空機と無操縦者航空機と小型無人機…ざっくり言うなら、人が乗れるかどうか？サルは？オラウータンだったら？ ピンチはチャンス！官民協議会発足で官民一体となって利用できる整備を促進！…などなど。 ドローンという言葉が出てきて約100年！利用が広がったこの10年など、ドローンの昔と今を解説します！ メッセージはこちらから https://forms.gle/mib37UcseFvpzyGa8 関連リンク/資料 ■Wikipedia: 首相官邸無人機落下事件　https://ja.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/首相官邸無人機落下事件 SNSリンク ■Twitter https://twitter.com/evtolradio

Brad Porter, Founder and CEO of Collaborative Robotics Until recently, Brad was a vice president and distinguished engineer at Amazon, working on some of the internet giant's most ambitious projects like Amazon Prime Air, Amazon Prime Now and Amazon Robotics. We ask Brad to walk us through his career arc and how he became one of the few technologists in the tech industry to crack the "L10" distinguished engineer job level. After he shares his advice about how to reach the next step in your career, we look into what it's like to be a founder on the cutting-edge of technology, including the future of robotics and being a startup founder that has to raise venture capital, create a product roadmap from scratch, and build the foundations of a multi-generation business. http://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/esldqiw8

Renee Mateparae (Spark NZ) and Michele Wong (Spark IoT) join host Paul Spain to discuss Spark IoT growth milestones and Spark's new 3-year strategy, they also discuss NZ's 2023 budget investment in tech, Amazon Prime Air drone dramas, 365-day online Banking and more.

In this episode, Karen (IG @kayinsnkrland) returns and we break down a sneaker movie release from earlier this year (now available on Amazon Prime) - Air. The movie Air shares the partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike's struggling basketball business. The creation of the Jordan 1 and the Jordan Brand starts here.

What is a Chapter 135 certification and how does it relate to drone deliveries? Yariv Bash is CEO and Co-founder of Flytrex, a drone delivery company that partners with retailers and restaurants to offer fast, safe and cost-effective airborne deliveries directly to customers' yards. Flytrex operates the largest backyard drone delivery service in the US, with delivery stations in North Carolina and Texas operating daily, and has signed agreements with several of the world's largest retail and restaurant chains.  Yariv has spearheaded Flytrex delivery services for 5 years.  Prior to Flytrex, Yariv was Founder and CEO of SpaceIL, a $100M Israeli non-profit organization that launched Beresheet, the first private interplanetary robotic mission to the Moon in 2019. In January, Flytrex announced its longtime partner Causey Aviation Unmanned was granted Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certification from the FAA allowing Flytrex to operate and complete long-range on-demand commercial drone deliveries in the United States. This milestone comes after years of rigorous training and testing verifying that Flytrex's drone delivery service maintains the highest safety standards. With this part 135 Certification, Flytrex and CAU will further expand their drone delivery service nationwide – eventually offering food, drinks and other goods to the more than 82 million eligible back and front yards across the U.S. This approval has only been granted to a prestigious list of select companies – including Amazon Prime Air, Alphabet's Wing, UPS and Zipline – to date.   Since successfully launching the world's first fully autonomous urban drone delivery system in Reykjavik, Iceland, in 2017, Flytrex and Causey have been working closely with regulators to help ensure the highest safety standards in getting drone delivery off the ground. Together, they participated in the FAA's UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP), which concluded in October 2020, as well as the FAA's subsequent initiative, BEYOND, working with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to help tackle the remaining challenges of UAS integration.    In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Yariv talks about the Chapter 135 certification process, how it differs from a Part 107 certification, and how Flytrex and Causey are now positioned to delivery restaurant orders to homes throughout the country.

Amazon Prime Air in College Station. Chinese super cows. Egg prices. We want less meetings. Working too long is bad for your health. Car theft.

Warmer weather ahead. Groundhog Day recap. Amazon Prime Air in College Station. Chinese super cows. Egg prices. We want less meetings. Working too long is bad for your health. Sunscreen recall. Mistaken for dead. Iguana to the face. Wild turkey takeover.

The Cybercrime Magazine Podcast brings you a rundown of the latest breaking news stories we're following in technology. On this episode, Amazon has begun delivering orders by drone, Facebook parent company Meta will pay $725 million to settle a class-action lawsuit, and more. Airs weekly on WCYB Digital Radio and our podcast. For more on technology and cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/

Amazon Prime Air está operando ya en Lockeford, California y College Station, Texas, habiendo entregado un pequeño número de paquetes justo a tiempo para Navidad. https://saintsamael.com/algo-nuevo-todos-los-dias/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/amazon-begins-drone-deliveries-in-california-and-texas/

India will require use of USB-C charging ports by March 2025, Amazon Prime Air starts drone deliveries in two US cities, and Alibaba’s CEO takes the reigns on its cloud business following an outage. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A specialContinue reading "India Requires USB-C By 2025 – DTH"

It's 5:05, Wednesday, December 28, 2022. From the Sourced Podcast Network in New York City, this is your host, Pokie Huang. Stories in today's episode come from Edwin Kwan in Australia on Guardian newspaper hit by ransomware attack, Trac Bannon in Pennsylvania on imposter SDK found in Python repository, Katy Craig in California on Amazon Prime Air, Dan Whiting in Washington, DC on TikTok ban.Today's episode begins with Olimpiu Pop in Romania on part two of Ukraine cyber war events. Let's get to it!

The latest Amazon Prime Air drone, XQ-58A Valkyrie tactical drones, bringing a drone on a cruise ship, a drone light show fail, and attacking a navy with uncrewed surface vessels.

Obiettivo ambizioso per Amazon: consegnare 500 milioni di pacchi via drone entro fine decennio. Oltre alla consegna via drone è stato presentato un "mulettista robot" e altre innovazioni nel trasporto e nella gestione del magazzino. La sfida del futuro non si giocherà sul prezzo o sui marketplace ma sui robot e l'automazione hardware. ==== Non vuoi perderti nessuna puntata? Segui il canale: https://t.me/mariomoronicanale Vuoi collaborare con me o chiamarmi per un evento: mario@mariomoroni.it Buon Caffettino! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United Nations describes figure as a “milestone in human development”, with a peak of 10.4 billion people expected in the 2080s. Global warming: Nasa satellite reveals world's largest iceberg drifting towards Equator. London scientists discover ‘electrical language' of breast cancer cells. Have Chinese YouTubers ‘MacGyvered' a foldable iPhone? New evidence on birth of galactic gamma rays. Amazon Prime Air drones drop parcels from nearly four metres high...as fears grow for ‘thousands of recession job cuts' at e-retailer. Weird, wonderful creatures living by ancient Indian Ocean volcanoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denise Stecconi es Bióloga, graduada de la USB. - Piloto para Alaska Airlines (Primer Oficial). y Principal Product Manager en Amazon.com. Apasionada de las actividades en el aire como volar en parapente y paracaidismo MBA en la universidad de North Carolina. Trabajo para Amazon como Product Manager (2002-2014, 2021-Presente). Se convirtió en piloto certificado para aviones Boeing 737 en 2014. Fue piloto comercial para Sky West Airlines (2014-2018) Siendo primer oficial y capitán. Volvió a Amazon como Principal Program Manager en Amazon Prime Air. ¡Sigamos contribuyendo con la formación de jóvenes que marcan la diferencia igual que Denise! https://alumnusb.org/es/dona-mensual Comparte esta entrevista, queremos conocer a más Uesebistas en el mundo. Sugerencias: entrevistas@alumnusb.org

E-commerce is always shifting to meet the world's demands, and innovative thinking is key to success amidst changes. On today's episode of E-Com to Everyone, Ignacio talks with Vlad, Director of Operations and Business Development of E-Com Industry, to bring fresh perspectives to the table about: Positive money mindset Amazon Prime Air deliveries The truths about living a “laptop lifestyle” The two also get personal and talk about Vlad's personal e-commerce journey– from growing up an immigrant to building his own success from the lessons he learned from his mother. Stay Connected: Instagram: @ecom.industry Facebook: @EcomIndustryLLC TikTok: @ecomindustry Podcast: https://anchor.fm/ecom-industry --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ecom-industry/message

Microsoft announces a new AirSim platform to train drone AI systems, Amazon Prime Air eyes deliveries in Texas, Russia looks at Iranian drones, DJI pushes back against the American Security Drone Act, a UK drone superhighway, and new drones from Alphabet's Wing. UAV News Microsoft launches simulator to train drone AI systems In 2017 Microsoft created the open-source AirSim simulation platform for AI research and experimentation, but a lot of technical machine learning knowledge was needed to use it. Now Microsoft has announced a new Project AirSim platform for teaching autonomous drones to fly. Microsoft is talking with regulators about how AirSim could be used for aircraft certification. Video: Introducing Microsoft Project AirSim for aerial autonomy https://youtu.be/mhEw-fecjQY Microsoft AirSim Amazon's Prime Air drones will soon make deliveries in Texas Amazon says they'll ask College Station residents if they are interested in drone deliveries with plans to start later this year. Mayor Karl Mooney said: "Amazon's new facility presents a tremendous opportunity for College Station to be at the forefront of the development of drone delivery technology. We look forward to partnering with Amazon and Texas A&M and are confident that Amazon will be a productive, conscientious, and accountable participant in our community." The White House says Russian officials visited Iran to view drones for use in Ukraine US intelligence says Russia is interested in obtaining Iranian military drones. Satellite images show Russian officials visiting Iran twice with Shahed-191 and Shahed-129 drones on display and in flight. DJI reportedly making headway against US drone blacklist legislation The Financial Times reports the DJI has been pushing back at the American Security Drone Act (ASDA). That act would prohibit U.S. federal funding from being used to buy Chinese drones, broaden the bans, and make it difficult for a ban to be rescinded. Notably, the bill was not retained in the National Defense Authorization Act passed by the House. Nevertheless, several Republican representatives vowed to make the ASDA law in a final version, or on its own. A 165-Mile Drone Superhighway Will Soon Be Built in the UK Project Skyway is the UK plan to build a 165-mile (265 kilometer) “drone superhighway” up to 10 km wide connecting the airspace above Reading, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Coventry, and Rugby. The project consortium is led by Altitude Angel, a UTM (Unified Traffic Management) solution provider. Video: Project Skyway 150722 https://youtu.be/fmxFEM1OdDw New Specialized Delivery Drones Unveiled New delivery drones from Wing are tailored to be efficient for different delivery missions. The largest drone can carry 7 pounds while the smallest can carry up to 0.6 pounds. These use common motors, controllers, batteries, and the materials and processes to build them. Video: The Aircraft Library | Wing https://youtu.be/iqs8lXLCRuY

Heute haben wir wieder viele spannende Themen für Euch am Start. Wir sprechen unter anderem über neue Drohnenmodelle, über Amazon Prime Air und über die Beteiligung von REWE an Wingcopter. Was steckt da hinter? Bekommen wir bald unserer Wochenendeinkäufe per Drohne über unserem Garten abgeworfen? Wir schauen mal genauer hin. Viel Spass! Frank und Marvin

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Dans une enquête publiée le 10 avril 2022, Bloomberg revient sur les déboires du projet Amazon Prime Air lancé par Jeff Bezos en 2013. Grâce aux témoignages de 13 actuels et anciens salariés de l'entreprise, on découvre que ce projet de livraison par drone n'avance pas, malgré 2 milliards de dollars dépensés.Lire l'article sur Siècle Digital. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Joseph is the Director of UAS Operations for Zipline and has also worked as the Worldwide Training and Standards Manager for Amazon Prime Air. This episode uncovers how Joseph and Zipline are saving lives with drone delivery and are leading the way for Part 135 efforts and beyond.

Win a DJI Mavic Mini 2 By Enrolling in Our Thanksgiving Giveaway, Lay Offs at Amazon Prime Air, Arizona Drone Pilot Questioned for Filming the BLM Movement, Latest Updates on the Drone Delivery Industry Our biggest story for today is about drone deliveries and Amazon Prime Air. Archaic drone laws have acted as huge a deterrent as the drone delivery industry as a whole has simply failed to take off. Many industry stakeholders had false hopes that things would take a turn for the better when Amazon Prime Air finally got permission to make drone deliveries under Part 135. However, the latest turn of events indicates otherwise as Amazon Prime Air has laid off hundreds of employees. Jeff Bezos famously commented in 2013 that drone delivery shall be commonplace in 5 years. But does this latest event indicate that we are still a long way off from that day? Apparently, as the next story indicates, as far as the drone delivery industry is concerned, things are far more progressive in other countries. F-drones became the first-ever company to make night drone delivery in Singapore. You also do not want to miss out on the last story which is about our awesome Thanksgiving giveaway. That's right folks. Drone U and DroneXL have teamed up to organize a one-of-a-kind massive giveaway. Valued at a massive $14,000, this takeaway includes drones, gimbals, ND filters, courses, flight school passes, and much, much more…2020 has kind of sucked. And this is our way of helping those who love to fly. So, what are you waiting for? Click this link to enroll in the giveaway NOW! Other topics discussed on today's show include a police drone flyaway in Texas, a new FAA survey and much, much more… Enjoy! Whether you are just getting started or looking to increase your revenue stream, our drone service providers are ready to help you achieve your most ambitious goals. Check out all our classes for 2020 by going here – http://bit.ly/mapclass2020 Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don't fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [01:02] Amazon Prime Air lays off dozens of employees after drone delivery simply fails to take off [04:20] Police drone flyaway in Texas [07:33] Should FAA consider the amalgamation of Part 135 and Part 107? [08:20]Singapore-based F-drones makes the first every night drone delivery [09:45] Learn about the autonomous drones that are in the works at F-drones [10:55] New survey by FAA survey attempts to gauge the impact of long flying hours on drone pilot [13:07] Arizona drone pilot questioned by police for filming the Black Lives moment [17:58] Own your pocket production house with the DJI Mavic Mini 2 and Osmo Pocket 2 [20:10] Drone U and Drone XL team up to offer a $14,000 giveaway!

Another day with Trish Murphy hanging out at the studio. Today you'll find out how Trish was almost Mrs. Jeff Bezos, why Whitney was on the side of the road last night, and why the microwave isn't always the best route to reheating! Come along for the ride!

Drone Deliveries Finally Set to Take Flight As Amazon Gets FAA's Approval, DJI All Set to Launch the All-New DJI Ronin RS2, Drones for Predicting Hurrican Behavior, Drones for Accident Reconstruction, Part 107 Renewal During COVID Our biggest story this week is about drone deliveries. Archaic drone regulations have prevented drone deliveries from truly taking off in the United States. While countries like Africa have been quick to realize the benefits of this technology, drone deliveries in the US have not seen mass adoption till now. However, this might change with this latest development. Apparently, FAA has given Amazon's drone delivery arm, Amazon Prime Air the go-ahead for making drone deliveries. Interestingly, Amazon shall be flying under Part 135 and not Part 107. Regular Drone U followers might recall our blog post where we had revealed how you can make drone deliveries under Part 107 as well. So, do you think that drone deliveries will finally set flight in the United States? And, will this speed up the development of UTM infrastructure, an enabler for making drone deliveries in congested areas? Let us know. Our next story is about last week's devastating wildfires in California. DOI's decision to ground their entire fleet of Chinese drones made it even more difficult to fight these wildfires that have destroyed many homes and left numerous families devastated. When we are already using Chinese parts in smartphones and laptops, does it even make sense to single out Chinese drones? Other stories discusses in today's show include the latest rumors about DJI Ronin RS2, drones for predicting hurricane behavior, drones for accident reconstruction and much, much more. We hope you enjoy this show! Whether you are just getting started or looking to increase your revenue stream, our drone service providers are ready to help you achieve your most ambitious goals. Check out all our classes for 2020 by going here - http://bit.ly/mapclass2020 Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don't fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community.Follow us:Site - https://thedroneu.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [00:56] FAA gives Amazon Prime Air the go-ahead for drone deliveries [04:30] Part 135 vs. Part 107 - why are drone service providers taking the more complicated path? [06:15] Can you make drone deliveries under Part 107? [07:18] How to renew your Part 107 during COVID [08:54] How the ban on DJI drones cost dearly in last week's wildfires in California [13:34] DJI to come out with the new Ronin RS2 gimbal on Sep 9 [17:32] As hurricane Laura leaves a trail of destruction, scientists use "coyote" drones to get data [20:20] Drones used for accident reconstruction in Alabama

HAPSMobile plans to fly a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) over Hawaii, Amazon petitions for drone delivery exemptions, NASA plans to test UAS traffic management in Texas, researchers find that drones are better than people studying whales, a female drone pilot seeks to encourage women, and drones that provide medical assistance. UAV News FAA Approves Solar Drone Flights Over Hawaiian Island Japanese drone company HAPSMobile has a waiver to fly a solar-powered UAV over Lanai. The HAWK30 will act as a stratospheric telecommunications platform - a High Altitude Platform Station, also called a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite. The project is a collaboration between HAPSMobile, the University of Hawaii, and the Pan-Pacific UAS Test Range Complex which is managed by the University of Alaska Fairbanks. AeroVironment is HAPSMobile's aircraft development partner for the HAWK30. In related news, see HAPSMobile Working Together with Facebook to Accelerate the Adoption of HAPS. Amazon requests FAA approval of delivery-drone plans Amazon has filed a 29-page petition with the FAA requesting approval to use their MK27 delivery drone before getting a certificate of airworthiness. Amazon would like to fly BVLOS and they ask for exemptions from certain aviation regulations that are more applicable to manned aircraft. The petition says delivery drones will fly autonomously but with one operator for each drone in flight. Eventually, Amazon would like to have one operator for multiple drones "subject to FAA approval based on flights and simulations that demonstrate required levels of safety."The FAA will take public comments on the petition until August 28, 2019. See Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Amazon Prime Air in the Federal Register. NASA drone testing schedule in Corpus Christi: What you need to know NASA selected the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence & Innovation as a nationwide drone testing site. Testing will focus on urban UAS traffic management and they plan to close or restrict access to several downtown streets. Tests show multi-rotor UAVs can improve cetacean behavioral studies New Zealand researchers found that small, multi-rotor UAVs are better than expert observers on research vessels. When it comes to surveying and studying humpback whales, the drones captured some social activities not detected by the observer and there was no observable effect on the whales' behavior. See Insights into the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to investigate the behavior of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Vava'u, Kingdom of Tonga. Introducing Derbyshire Police's First Female Drone Pilot Victoria Atherton, Derbyshire Police's first female drone pilot, has said she wants to inspire others and fight crime. She was recently deployed to a damaged dam that forced the evacuation of about 1,500 residents. She commented: “Personally, I think the best way to encourage women to get involved is to support each other. The future of aviation appears to be heading in the direction of unmanned aircraft and it's important that men and women are equally represented in this field.” Also, “It's an achievement to be labeled the first, however, I think it's more important to ensure that I am not the last.” Drones, smartphones and sensors could provide a new solution to elderly falls Researchers from Baghdad's Middle Technical University and the University of South Australia have designed a system to remotely monitor elderly people. It detects heart rate and temperature abnormalities and provides urgent first aid via a drone if a fall occurs. UAV Video of the Week DARPA video shows autonomous drones swarming a building The demonstration took place under the agency's OFFensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET) program, which “envisions future small-unit infantry forces using swarms comprising upwards of 250 unmanned aircraft systems ...

Amazon Prime Air begins a package delivery beta test, a DOT audit finds some FAA deficiencies, Defiant Labs shows a new VTOL long endurance drone, three models of aerodynamic lift are called into question, some drone tips for growers, and a wild video of the week. Package delivery drone, courtesy Amazon Prime Air News Amazon Claims First Successful Prime Air Drone Delivery Amazon Prime Air delivered a TV streaming stick and a bag of popcorn to a Cambridge, UK customer in a private beta test. The process from order to receipt lasted 13 minutes and included a fully autonomous flight with no human pilot involved in the process. Amazon plans to expand the test, add more customers to the program, and collect operational data for further development of package delivery concepts. See the Amazon promotional video: Amazon Prime Air's First Customer Delivery. FAA Lacks Risk-Based Oversight Process for Civil UAS The U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a 20-page audit report titled, FAA Lacks Risk-Based Oversight Process for Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems [PDF]. The report notes that “FAA does not have a fully developed risk-based process to oversee UAS operations, a key tool for focusing resources on a range of emerging risks, such as increased reports of UAS operating near airports.” The OIG offers six recommendations, four of which the FAA says are already accomplished. New 24-Hour Endurance Hybrid Drone Developed for Monitoring & Inspection Canadian company Defiant Labs has announced their new DX-3, a vertical take-off and landing drone with a fixed wing for flight. Applications for the long endurance, hydrogen fuel cell-powered drone include monitoring and inspecting remote infrastructure such as pipelines and power transmission lines. The DX-3 will be designed, manufactured, and produced in Canada. Listener Ken captured some photographs of the DX-3 at the International UAS Show in Toronto: Birds flying through laser light reveal faults in flight research, Stanford study shows Stanford researchers wanted to test three predictive models of airflow that are based on flying animals. These models are sometimes used in the design of flying robots and drones. Using a trained bird flying through a laser sheet that illuminated micron-sized aerosol particles, the study found that all three models failed to predict the actual lift generated by the bird. Stanford researchers debunk popular flight models by flying birds through lasers http://youtu.be/OSAdkAI3hgc UAVs: 10 tips from users Two Iowa State University agricultural biosystems engineers provide Corn & Soybean Digest readers with tips learned first-hand. Video of the Week The Pilots Arrive | FlightLab: Mojave Boneyard | Intel Take a wild quadcopter ride through a Mojave boneyard of retired jumbo jets, and watch the obstacle avoidance of Intel's Yuneec drone. http://youtu.be/2Dtflr_4iYA    

sUAS and the proposed FAA reauthorization bill, ALPA proposes to lock sUAS, a universal UAV control interface, Amazon Prime Air testing outside the US, and EASA drone rules. News Rep. Bill Shuster: How to fix America's crumbling aviation system Representative Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania, the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 (the “AIRR” Act, or H.R. 4441) [PDF] to Congress February 3, 2016. Here's a summary of some of the key elements of the Act, under Title IV Safety, Subtitle B - Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Sec. 432. Codification of existing law; additional provisions. The term “model aircraft” means an unmanned aircraft that is (A) capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere; (B) flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft; and (C) flown for hobby or recreational purposes. Special rules for model aircraft: (a) ...the FAA may not promulgate any rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft, or an aircraft being developed as a model aircraft, if (1) the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use; (2) the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a community-based organization; (3) the aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization; (4) the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft; and (5) when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower... with prior notice of the operation (model aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within 5 miles of an airport should establish a mutually agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower…) (b) A flight of an unmanned aircraft shall be treated as a flight of a model aircraft… (regardless of any compensation, reimbursement, or other consideration exchanged or incidental economic benefit gained in the course of planning, operating, or supervising the flight), if the flight is (1) conducted for instructional or educational purposes; and (2) operated or supervised by an eligible not-for-profit organization. (c) Nothing… may be construed to limit the authority of the Administrator to pursue enforcement action against persons operating model aircraft who endanger the safety of the national airspace system. Sec. 434. Unmanned aircraft systems senior leadership and staffing. The Administrator shall designate a sufficient number of safety inspectors to focus on the safety oversight of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system... Sec. 435. Sense of Congress regarding unmanned aircraft safety. The FAA should pursue all available civil and administrative remedies available to the Administrator, including referrals to other government agencies for criminal investigations, with respect to persons who operate unmanned aircraft in an unauthorized manner; the Administrator should place particular priority on continuing measures, including partnerships with nongovernmental organizations, to educate the public about the dangers to the public safety of operating unmanned aircraft near airports without the appropriate approvals or authorizations; and manufacturers and retail sellers of small unmanned aircraft systems should take steps to educate consumers about the safe and lawful operation of such systems. Sec. 438. Facilitating unmanned aircraft authorization in support of fire fighting operations. The FAA shall enter into agreements with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture as necessary to continue the expeditious authorization of safe unmanned ai...

Observations from the NASA Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Traffic Management Convention, including the Amazon Prime Air proposal for drone traffic management. Guest Max Trescott attended the NASA Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Traffic Management Convention (or UTM) and gives us his impressions of the event. Max is a general aviation pilot, a certified flight instructor, an aviation author, and a glass cockpit expert. He also flies quadcopters. Discussion The UTM convention was an opportunity for NASA and others to share their visions for managing low altitude commercial drone traffic. Presentations were given by Amazon, Google, Cisco, FAA, NTSB, DOD, California DOT, law enforcement, and others. There were panel discussions, vendor displays, and demonstrations. Google talked about the role of “Airspace Service Provider” (ASP). Under this concept, UAV operators would file flight plans with an ASP, which would then coordinate these with other ASPs to ensure non-conflicting flights. Google is said they are developing a lightweight, low-cost dual band ADS-B transceiver. FreeFlight Systems showed prototype weighing just 215 grams. Amazon details its plan for how drones can fly safely over U.S. skies Amazon Prime Air vice president Gur Kimchi described Amazon's idea for a drone air traffic management system. In Amazon's view, drones with different capabilities would have different airspace rights, with an underlying control system managing it all. Airspace under 200 feet would be designated for low-speed local traffic. Drones in that zone wouldn't require the most sophisticated collision-avoidance technology. Airspace from 200-400 feet would be for high-speed transit - the highway for drones. Sophisticated sense-and-avoid technology would be a requirement there. Finally, a no-fly buffer zone would exist from 400 to 500 feet. As a technology enabler, NASA is developing an airspace management control system. They plan four “builds” of the software over the next 4 years. Build 1 is a reservation system for exclusive access to the airspace and is due out August 2015. The culminating Build 4 in March 2019 would manage beyond line-of-sight drone flights in congested urban areas.

The Small UAV Coalition launches, law enforcement using drones, UAVs showcased, a spat over the MQ-9 Reaper, GNSS developments, and logbooks for UAV pilots. News Small UAV Coalition formed to promote civil and commercial use of small UAVs Eight companies have formally launched the Small UAV Coalition to facilitate the entry of small UAVs in the United States and abroad. The Coalition intends to advocate for commercial, consumer, recreational, and philanthropic use of UAVs by removing  “unnecessary policy or regulatory hurdles that impede small UAV development, sales, job creation, and services.” Founding members of the Small UAV Coalition are: 3DR, Aerialtronics, Airware, Amazon Prime Air, DJI Innovations, Google[x]'s Project Wing, GoPro, and Parrot. Attorneys at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP support the Coalition. North Dakota cops use a drone to nab three suspects in a cornfield When a car was pulled over by the Grand Forks, North Dakota police department for drunk driving, the occupants ran into a cornfield. The police brought out their AeroVironment Qube quadcopter and quickly found several of them hiding in the corn. Aeronautics unveils new Orbiter 3b UAV Aeronautics has unveiled the Orbiter 3b, offering more range and endurance than the previous model. The Orbiter Mini UAV System is designed for use in Military and Homeland Security missions such as over the hill reconnaissance, low intensity conflicts, and urban warfare operations, as well as close range ISR. It is catapult-launched from a vehicle, and recovery is by parachute and airbag. Air Force rebuts Defense Department report on planned Reaper buys The U.S. Defense Department Inspector General issued a report critical of the Air Force acquisition program for the MQ-9 Reaper. The Air Force wants to spend $76.8 billion to buy 401 Reapers, but the IG says Air Combat Command didn't obtain the proper approval or perform a verifiable analyses of number of Reapers to buy. The Air Force issued a statement on their website titled, Air Force rebuts report due to outdated data, saying the IG report “is based on data that is out of date.” UAVs at INTERGEO: Applanix, Others Announce GNSS-Guided Systems A special session at the InterGEO conference and exhibition in Berlin, Germany, “UAVs in Practice,” gave attendees an opportunity to see systems for aerial surveying and mapping, environmental monitoring, and other civil applications. Manufacturers at the show were mainly from Germany and other European countries. Applanix Corporation from Canada announced its new APX-15 UAV GNSS-Inertial System. This reduces Ground Control Points (GCPs) and sidelap. Germany-based Aibotix GmbH showed their Aibot-X6 V2, a six-rotor UAV with navigation by a GPS receiver integrated with gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer, magnetometers, and ultrasonic sensors. The Hirrus Mini UAV System from Teamnet International can carry CCD or IR video cameras, photo cameras, radiation detectors, and other sensors. Videos of the Week Incredible Close-Up Drone Video of an Erupting Volcano in Iceland Watch a brave drone get dramatically close to an erupting volcano Mentions 14 CFR 61.51 - Pilot logbooks - In the U.S., the FAA prescribes the Federal Aviation Regulations, or FARs, part of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 14 CFR 61.51 describes the pilot logbook requirements for manned aircraft. They may provide some clues as to what to expect should the FAA ultimately require logbooks for unmanned aircraft. Going electronic with logbooks - This AOPA article describes some pilot logbook apps. The Best Electronic Pilot Logbook - Reviews by Pilotman Aviation & Pilots Network Pilot Pro Logbook - A cloud-based pilot logbook Pilots of America Forum - A forum thread about electronic logbooks Watch the Navy's New Unmanned Swarm Boats In Action Drones and the magical age of aviation

The FAA definition of an aircraft, drones and agriculture, UAV privacy issues, FAA solicits a UAS Center of Excellence, Amazon Prime Air, X-47B milestone, drone legislation, and a successful UAV company despite regulatory uncertainty. News FAA Thinks Two Pound Drones Aircraft. But 1100 Pound, Manned and Flying Craft?  Unsure. The FAA's June interpretive rule treats model airplanes as aircraft. But what about other devices that fly - like the Flying Hovercraft that Hammacher Schlemmer sells for $190,000? Are those aircraft too? With integrated wings and a 130-hp gasoline engine driving a 60" wood/carbon composite thrust propeller, this hovercraft manufactured by Universal Hovercraft as the 19XRW-Hoverwing, can fly up to 70 mph over obstacles up to 20 feet high. When asked about the status of wing in ground effect machines, the FAA replied that they haven't made any determination because they have not received any applications for certification. Commercial drone dealers take farming to new heights Tellus Agronomics AgriEye drone The University of Maryland Extension and Wye Research Center understands that technology plays key role in the future of precision agriculture. So they brought together local farmers, agricultural educators, and representatives from farming technology tool companies. Perhaps not surprisingly, UAVs were a prominent part of the event. Virginia-based consulting company Tellus Agronomics demonstrated their AgriEye Drone, a quadcopter for agronomists that features autonomous flight, live video feed, aerial mapping simulator, and RC simulator pre-flight training. Helicopter Ag Pilot Harassed by UAV in Illinois The National Agricultural Aviation Association reports that an ag helicopter was buzzed by a fixed wing “UAV” that caused the pilot some distress. The pilot notified the FAA FSDO (Flight Standards District Office) who called local police, and they are seeking to prosecute the owner of the “UAV.” Only it was not a UAV, it was an Extra 300 aerobatic R/C plane. President Barack Obama to issue executive order on drone privacy Last month, President Barack Obama announced that he would be signing an executive order placing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in charge of developing voluntary privacy best practices for unmanned aerial vehicles. We haven't seen an executive order on this yet. FAA Solicits Center of Excellence for UAS Applicants The Federal Aviation Administration released a solicitation for a new FAA Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This COE was mandated by Congress under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014. This “COE will be tasked with identifying current and future issues critical to safe integration of UAS into the nation's airspace.” The COE will study: detect-and-avoid technology, control and communications, low-altitude operations safety, compatibility with air traffic control operations, and training and certification of UAS pilots and other crew members. The deadline for submission of proposals is September 15th. Amazon Will Test Drone Delivery System in India Amazon is reported to begin testing of Amazon Prime Air in Mumbai and Bangalore, India, possibly as soon as late this year. Why India? Because commercial drone use in India does not need a permit from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Video: The Navy's X-47B drone reaches a new milestone Testing of the U.S. Navy X-47B continues, and recently it was launched from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, as was an F/A-18E Super Hornet. Carrier-based unmanned and manned aircraft had not previously flown together. The end game for the Navy is the Unmanned Carrier-Launched Surveillance and Strike aircraft (UCLASS). Drone manufacturer grows amid uncertain market DSLRPros in Oakland Park, California manufactures and sells drones and equipment for professional unmanned aerial filmmaking. The company started in 2012,

Martha Stewart's farm via DJI Phantom, UAS competitions, Amazon.com petitions the FAA, and a utility company to start drone testing. News: Amazing Aerial Photos Of My Farm One of Martha Stewart's security employees took a tour of Martha's farm with his new DJI Phantom. On her blog, she posted photos taken by the quadcopter, much to the delight of her fans. Is that commercial use by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Martha's company? Shaken or stirred? Drone bartender battles bots in design challenge The Electrolux Design Lab is a design competition where students submit innovative ideas for households of the future. Among the 35 finalists this year, we see one that carries either hot or cold beverages to thirsty bar patrons, and dispenses the drinks into cups. Control is intended to be by voice or mobile app. 'Gobble Hawk' Wins NASA High-Altitude UAV Design Competition There was another recent contest for students, this one specifically for UAVs that track hurricanes. NASA was looking for a lower cost high endurance UAS, and they chose the twin-fuselage Gobble Hawk design concept from Virginia Tech. The second place OQ451-5 Trident from Purdue would be powered by hydrogen engines, with an endurance of 7 days. Third place was the University of Virginia Big WAHOO (Worldwide Autonomous Hurricane and Oceanic Observer), also hydrogen-powered.. Amazon asks the FAA for permission to play with its drones outside Amazon.com has been operating its package delivery drones in an indoor test facility in Seattle. On July 9, they sent a Petition for Exemption to the FAA asking to move outside. Amazon is serious about package delivery by drone. In part, their petition says: Amazon Prime Air, a new delivery system that will get packages to customers in 30 minutes or less using aerial vehicles, is one invention we are incredibly passionate about.  We believe customers will love it, and we are committed to making Prime Air available to customers worldwide as soon as we are permitted to do so. We also see that Amazon has made significant progress: In the past five months, we have made advancements toward the development of highly-automated aerial vehicles for Prime Air, including: Testing a range of capabilities for our eighth- and ninth-generation aerial vehicles, including agility, flight duration, redundancy, and sense-and-avoid sensors and algorithms; Developing aerial vehicles that travel over 50 miles per hour, and will carry 5-pound payloads, which cover 86% of products sold on Amazon; and Attracting a growing team of world-renowned roboticists, scientists, aeronautical engineers, remote sensing experts, and a former NASA astronaut. Finally, Amazon summarizes: One day, seeing Amazon Prime Air will be as normal as seeing mail trucks on the road today, resulting in enormous benefits for consumers across the nation.  We respectfully submit this petition for exemption so that Prime Air can be ready to launch commercial operations as soon as eventually permitted by subsequent FAA action. Eagle shot wins drone photography competition A competition for drone photographs recently concluded and the winning photo is a birdseye view of an eagle in flight over Bali Barat National Park in Indonesia. You can see the contest winners at Dronestagram, a website dedicated to aerial photographs. Sponsorship was provided by National Geographic, Go Pro, Picanova, Droneshop and Parrot. SDG&E Is First (Utility) in Unmanned Flight With Drone Testing The San Diego Gas & Electric Co. says the FAA has given them permission to conduct test flights of a small camera-equipped quadcopter. Ultimately, the utility wants to use the UAVs for infrastructure inspection. Test flights are limited to rural areas away from houses. MultiRotorForums Petitions White House to Adopt UK Drone Policy DroneLive.com reports that MultiRotorForums.com created a petition on WhiteHouse.gov asking that the Obama Administration compel the FAA ...

In Ep 32 of The Chatter Box, Michaela, Mike and Rob are  joined by Jessica (aka Jlyn1980)! They chatter The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Amazon Prime Air, Doctor Who 50th […]