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Drone Strikes Helicopter Over NC June 23, 2022
Only the earliest data is available on this accident. The FAA is reporting Schweizer 269 helicopter was struck by a drone near Booneville, North Carolina on June 23, 2002, at 10:59 AM. The aircraft collided near the intersection of Dobbins Road and Route 601. Here is the street view link.Continue Reading
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
DJI Mini 2 Flyaway and Crash Video
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
Fixed-Wing UAS Pilots Need to Read This. Most Flight Outside Regulations.
Table of Contents What?Is This Necessary?Key Takeaway 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 ... Read more
Pilots Record Database FAQ for COA Departments Flying Part 107 and Public Aircraft Operations
Table of Contents Does a PAO have to enter information on all their pilots into the PRD?Who is the authorized responsible person (RP)?Can the RP delegate access to the PRD?How does a RP get access to the PRD? What does a RP do with the PRD?When does the PAO need to start entering data into ... Read more