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Parrot Anafi – Accident – 2021-02-12

December 3, 2021 by News Sniffer

Drone Manufacturer: Parrot Drone Model: Anafi Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Type: Accident Date: 2021-02-12 Applies: Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status Pilot Flight Experience: Unknown Hours Link to External Information About This submission: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021 File Uploaded: None Description Control of the UAS was lost and it flewContinue Reading

DJI Matrice 300 RTK – Accident – 2021-04-01

December 3, 2021 by News Sniffer

Drone Manufacturer: DJI Drone Model: Matrice 300 RTK Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Type: Accident Date: 2021-04-01 Applies: Nighttime Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status Pilot Flight Experience: Unknown Hours Link to External Information About This submission: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021 File Uploaded: None Description The UA was being operated atContinue Reading

DJI Phantom 4 – Accident – 2021-03-09

December 3, 2021 by News Sniffer

Drone Manufacturer: DJI Drone Model: Phantom 4 Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Type: Accident Date: 2021-03-09 Applies: Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status Pilot Flight Experience: Unknown Hours Link to External Information About This submission: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021 File Uploaded: None Description The UA lost power and fell approximately 40Continue Reading

DJI Matrice 600 Pro – Accident – 2021-03-17

December 3, 2021 by News Sniffer

Drone Manufacturer: DJI Drone Model: Matrice 600 Pro Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Type: Accident Date: 2021-03-17 Applies: Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status Pilot Flight Experience: Unknown Hours Link to External Information About This submission: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021 File Uploaded: None Description The pilot flew the UA to avoidContinue Reading

DJI Mavic Dual Enterprise – Accident – 2021-02-16

December 3, 2021 by News Sniffer

Drone Manufacturer: DJI Drone Model: Mavic Dual Enterprise Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Type: Accident Date: 2021-02-16 Applies: Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status Pilot Flight Experience: Unknown Hours Link to External Information About This submission: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021 File Uploaded: None Description While the UA was descending before landing,Continue Reading

Supply-Chain Woes Begin to Hit the Aviation Industry

October 20, 2021 by Steve Rhode

Supply-chain delays and components shortages are spilling over into the aviation market, making it difficult and more costly for planemakers to get ahold of certain parts. This comes as demand for commercial planes is surging, and could put the airline industry’s recovery at risk. So far the aerospace industry has avoided component shortages, largely because … Read more

DOT Offer Online Workshop on GPS Spoofing

March 10, 2021December 3, 2020 by Steve Rhode

The U.S. Department of Transportation is sponsoring an afternoon workshop “GPS Jamming and Spoofing in the Maritime Environment” on Dec. 3. Speakers include Diana Furchtgott-Roth Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology; ship captains from Maersk Lines; and representatives from the National Security Council, the Maritime Administration and U.S. Coast Guard. While GPS jamming and … Read more

FAA Releases Airworthiness Criteria for 3DRobotics and Flirtey Models

March 10, 2021November 23, 2020 by Steve Rhode

The following airworthiness criteria were just released for the following models. 3DRobitics Model 3DR-GS H520-G Airworthiness Criteria 3DRobotics Government Services (3DR) applied to the FAA on May 1, 2019, for a special class type certificate under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.17(b) for the Model 3DR-GS H520-G UAS. The Model 3DR-GS H520-G … Read more

Pilot Sent to Prison for Lying to Accident Investigators

March 10, 2021September 11, 2020 by Steve Rhode

An Alaska pilot convicted of lying to federal investigators after a fatal 2014 crash was sentenced to a 12-month prison term. Drone pilots have to abide by the same rules and regulations so beware, lying to investigators can send you to jail. According to the Anchorage Daily News, “Federal prosecutors said that Kirst lied to … Read more

HobbyKing Hit With $2.8 Million Fine Over Transmitters

March 10, 2021July 27, 2020 by Steve Rhode

The Federal Communications Commission fined HobbyKing $2,861,128 for marketing drone transmitters which did not comply with FCC licensing rules. HobbyKing markets devices that provide a video link between transmitters mounted on unmanned aircraft systems and users flying drones. An FCC investigation found that dozens of devices marketed by the company transmitted in unauthorized radio frequency … Read more