September 3, 2019, issue of 'AOPA Drone Pilot'


VOL 3, ISSUE 18	September 3, 2019

Top Stories

Going big in Greenland

Studying climate change with an unmanned aircraft in Greenland requires custom gear, grant funding, and grit. (Photo courtesy of Emily Arnold.) Read more >

Made in the USA

Amid concern over data security and foreign-made equipment, the Pentagon wants to buy American. Read more >

Training and Safety

Tullahoma two-fer: Stick time and test prep

Join us in Tennessee for exclusive AOPA member discounts on two full days of DARTdrones training during the AOPA Fly-In at Tullahoma Sept. 13 and 14. Log in with your AOPA account to view discount code >

No nukes, please

We hope this isn't news, but the FAA was moved to remind pilots of small unmanned aircraft that only military drones are allowed to carry weapons. Read more >

Gear

Test fly before you buy

Parrot will give select pilots a chance to try Anafi before they buy. Read more >

Lifestyle

Scrub-a-dub drone

This tech startup is out to prove that drones do windows … and siding, too. Read more and watch a video >

Building the future

Construction companies have found many great use cases for drones beyond taking pictures. Read more >

Sharing the skies

AOPA's Kat Swain continues to spread the good word about what we're up to with drones in this article written for a corporate audience. Read more >

Public Safety

Behind the line

Public safety teams continue to add drones to their operations, and integration is the key to success. Read more >

Mission ready

The Civil Air Patrol is growing its drone program and looking to get more states on board. Read more >

Regulation and Policy

Recreational test request

The FAA has taken the first step toward creating a knowledge test for recreational drone pilots. Read more >

Flight restriction nightmare

A Kansas town is considering an ordinance to prohibit drone flights over property that the pilot does not own, among other restrictions. Read more >

News

Moooving the technology forward

Facial recognition software could enable drones working in teams to get particular when tracking cattle on the open range. Read more >

Big hangar for small aircraft

The Maryland Department of Commerce is providing funds to build an 8,000-square-foot drone facility at a regional airport. Read more >

Go big or go home

Elroy Air is testing a cargo drone with a maximum takeoff weight of more than 1,200 pounds. Read more >

Featured Video

Why we ride

Being true to a passion inspires a lifelong journey that elevates the spirit. (Photo courtesy of META via Vimeo.) Watch the video >

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