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Video: Suspect Dives Into Ocean, Swims to Evade Cops — and a Shark

September 4, 2017 by News Sniffer
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By Mark Price

The Charlotte Observer

SURF CITY, N.C. — What started as a traffic stop ended as …

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210 Freeway Reopens, Evacuations Lifted as Firefighters Make Progress on La Tuna Fire

September 4, 2017 by News Sniffer
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The 210 Freeway has been reopened in both directions and all mandatory evacuation ord…

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Above Devastated Houston, Armies of Drones Prove Their Worth

September 4, 2017 by News Sniffer
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Less than a week after the last drops of Hurricane Harvey fell, Houston is just beginning to asse…

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Drone Battery Reportedly Starts Sturtevant Fire

September 3, 2017 by News Sniffer
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STURTEVANT — An exploding lithium battery from a recharging drone reportedly caused a house fire …

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Drones Are Speeding Hurricane Harvey Response by 800%

September 1, 2017 by News Sniffer
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For the past few days, the world has watched in horror as tropical storm Harvey continues to leav…

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As Houston Cleans Up From Harvey, FAA Allows Drones to Help

September 1, 2017 by News Sniffer
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Flooded homes are shown near Lake Houston following Hurricane Harvey August 30, 2017 in Houston, …

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Spring Hill PD First Local Williamson County Police Force to Buy a Drone

August 28, 2017 by News Sniffer
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Spring Hill Police Detective Geoff Betts demonstrates flying a drone on Wednesday, Aug…

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News Briefs 8/28/17

August 27, 2017 by News Sniffer
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GV students help send bean bag chair into space

Grand Valley State University …

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Firefighting From New Heights

August 27, 2017 by News Sniffer
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PEABODY — Think drones are just for fun? Ask the members of the city’s Fire Department.

For abou…

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Technology and Firefighting: Firefighters Learn About Developing Industry

August 27, 2017 by News Sniffer
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HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) – Over 1,500 firefighters from across Kentucky and even out of state traveled …

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  • UK UAS Accident Data Shows Safety Issue Most Pilots Are in Denial About
    The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch just published their 2021 accident review for UAS incidents. “Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) occurrences accounted for a quarter of the notifications received by the AAIB in 2021 and the increased levels of reporting from this sector is welcomed. The AAIB has been investigating selected UAS accidents since 2015 and ... Read more
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    I stumbled across this video of a DJI Mini 2 pilot that lost control of his aircraft despite having 20+ satellites, no wind, and full signal. The pilot said, “I went up to 120 meters and then it starts flying sideways. Warning saying Max power load reached. Code 30168.” Lesson Learned: Your drone can operate ... Read more
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    I was recently asked about a fixed-wing UAS, the FlightWave Edge 130. In taking a look at the UAS, I noticed the following statement on the FlightWave sight, “The Edge 130 VTOL tricopter is a consumer-priced, military-grade UAS designed for long-range, long-endurance missions.” – Source It was the words Long-Range that caught my eye, given ... Read more
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    The subject of the Pilots Record Database and its applicability for both Part 107 and COA pilots has created a thirst for more clarity. These FAQs below are a combination of information distributed by the FAA, and some are from the info I published here. With the liability and complexity of yet another COA admin ... Read more
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