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News & Media October 2, 2018, issue of 'AOPA Drone Pilot'

October 2, 2018, issue of 'AOPA Drone Pilot'

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VOL 2, ISSUE 20 October 2, 2018
Top Stories
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AOPA drone pilots reap rewards
AOPA members are now eligible for discounted fees and special recognition from PrecisionHawk's on-demand drone pilot network, Droners.io. Read more >
Senate poised to repeal model aircraft protections
A final vote by the U.S. Senate to reauthorize the FAA for five years is expected soon, with implications for every segment of aviation, not least among these the use of drones and traditional model aircraft. Read more >
Training and Safety
The eyes have it
The latest installment of the AOPA Drone Minute video series offers a visual demonstration of the value of keeping your drone in sight. Watch the video >
Drone strikes balloon
A novice drone pilot lost situational awareness and control of his aircraft; the resulting collision with a hot air balloon could have been much worse. Read more >
King Schools offers free LAANC course
The FAA has approved nine new providers to process Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability requests. Learn how to use the service to access controlled airspace in this free King Schools course. Learn more and take the course >
Behind-the-scenes look at motor racing shoot
See how drone pilots approached the filming of race cars at the World Rally Championships. Watch the video >
Gear
A drone alone is not enough
A drone, a controller, and a battery will get you started, but you'll quickly find you need more gear to complete that kit. Read more >
Mavic 2 earns high marks
Quartz calls the latest DJI quadcopter, with its Hasselblad camera, "truly stunning." Read more >
Dedrone tracks swarm
Counter-drone company Dedrone has demonstrated the ability to track multiple targets. Read more and watch a video >
Drones getting pricey
The latest market survey published by Skylogic Research found drone prices are climbing. Read more >
Lifestyle
Images tell story of climate change
Reuters photographer Lucas Jackson brought a drone to Greenland to help document the changing climate. Read more >
University hosts drone competition
Oklahoma pilots tested their skills in a drone competition. Read more and watch a video >
Public Safety
SAR study finds limits, potential
A study of how drones work in search and rescue revealed both limitations and potential. Read more >
A tethered drone for public safety
Hoverfly's LiveSky SENTRY system is tethered, and weather-resistant. Read more >
Kansas company develops drone for responders
A Kansas firm has earned recognition for a drone made with public safety in mind. Read more and watch a video >
California police put drones on patrol
Police in Laguna Beach, California, have a new set of aerial assets. Read more >
Regulation and Policy
State Farm granted BVLOS waiver
State Farm received an FAA waiver to conduct long-range missions to assess damage in the Carolinas caused by Hurricane Florence. Read more >
Stay out of jail
FAA preemption of state or local laws is among the best defenses against criminal charges that could result from flying a drone. Read more >
FAA targets drone violations
The FAA announced Sept. 28 that drone pilots who interfere with firefighting, law enforcement, or medical flights by manned aircraft are more likely to face hefty fines. Read more >
News
Station marks three years of drone use
Atlanta television station WSB was among the early adopters of unmanned aircraft for journalism. Read more >
Japan tests newspaper delivery
This twist on drones in disaster response has unmanned aircraft delivering the daily newspaper in Japan. Read more >
Germany looks to unload drone
Germany hopes to sell an $823 million unmanned aircraft system to Canada, minus a few key parts. Read more >
Drone-to-drone kill
A U.S. Air Force MQ–9 Reaper makes history with the first air-to-air kill of another drone. Read more >
Featured Video
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Not walking alone
A drone alone could not make this film that recounts record-breaking feats of long-distance highlining. (Photo courtesy of Smiley Videography via Vimeo.) Watch the video >
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