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July 10, 2018, issue of 'AOPA Drone Pilot'

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VOL 2, ISSUE 14 July 10, 2018
Top Stories
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Drones fight poachers, thieves
An anti-poaching effort launched in 2014 to protect African elephants has new tools, and new territory to patrol. (Photo courtesy of Air Shepherd/UAV and Drone Solutions.) Read more >
Training and Safety
Flying for the story
The Missouri Drone Journalism Program has learned a few things about getting the story done with a drone. Read more >
Author seeks standards
Brett Hoffstadt's new book on drones in civil engineering prompted this interview with Commercial UAV News in which he details his own experience and notes that the industry will benefit from standardization. Read more >
Gear
Two takes on Anafi
Parrot's Anafi drone impressed Digital Trends, while The Verge offers a more critical assessment.
Evo arrives at last
Autel Robotics has at last put the folding Evo quadcopter on the market, but will it compete with the DJI Mavic? Read more >
Accessorize a Mavic Air
Filters and other accessories from Freewell make a Mavic Air more capable. Read more >
Rugged flyer
The Tundra-M is made with tough jobs in mind, and the award-winning design with a built-in parachute is now headed to production. Read more >
Lifestyle
Sweet dreams
AOPA Foundation scholarship winner Zachary Huffman has found a place for drones, and other kinds of aircraft, in his new career(s). Read more >
AOPA Drone Social tickets almost gone
A few free seats remain available for the AOPA Drone Social during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 27 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Food and beverages will be provided, and a 20-minute presentation by event sponsor PrecisionHawk will be followed by time to network and socialize. Register now >
Drone camp
The FAA worked with the University of Alaska Fairbanks to inspire middle school students with drones. Read more >
Public Safety
The drones you need
Fire department drone pilot and instructor Steve Rhode has seen too many departments throw money away on the latest and greatest, rather than training pilots to get the most out of lower-cost equipment. Read more >
Protecting aerial firefighters
Colorado lawmakers want to make it a federal felony to disrupt firefighting with a drone. Read more >
Regulation and Policy
Shared airspace
The success or failure of a young but promising drone industry hinges on whether drone pilots can follow the rules. Read more >
Drone flown at airport
A drone was recently flown around an upstate New York airport to test airspace integration. Read more >
Check your inbox: FAA seeks survey responses
Anyone who has registered a drone for Part 107 (non-hobby) operations will have received by now an email from the FAA seeking responses to a 10-minute anonymous online survey that will help shape future policy. "We want—and need—your input," the agency wrote.
News
Greenpeace crashes drone into nuclear plant
Greenpeace deliberately crashed a small drone into a nuclear power plant in France to highlight gaps in security. Read more >
Gangster gone, drones blamed
French authorities believe drones played a role in a daring prison break. Read more >
Raytheon drones swarm for Navy
Raytheon's Coyote drones have probed storms, and now have a new mission for the U.S. Navy. Read more >
Drones used offshore
The offshore wind industry is turning to drones in increasing numbers. Read more >
Bird drones spy in China
Drones made to look and fly like birds in China may actually be spies. Read more >
Featured Video
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Getting the story out
In Mosul, Iraq, video captured by a drone helps journalists tell the story of an ongoing humanitarian crisis. (Photo courtesy of AFP via YouTube.) Watch the video >
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