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VOL 5, ISSUE 10	May 11, 2021

Top Stories

Chula Vista PD refuses to release video

Police in Chula Vista, California, are drone pioneers who made transparency part of their pitch, in part by posting flight logs. Denying a newspaper's request for drone video footage triggered a lawsuit that could have broader implications for data retention policy and practices. (Photo courtesy of Cape Productions Inc.) Read more >

Fire retardant, coffee, cookies, milk

From hot shots to hot java, drones took notable steps toward realizing their potential as delivery vehicles in recent weeks. The technology may create jobs for people—or destroy them:

Training and Safety

Lowdown on the COA from FAA

Pilots who fly public aircraft under a certificate of authorization may not know when and how they can be held personally liable for mistakes. AOPA Drone Pilot contributor Steve Rhode and FAA Aviation Safety Analyst John Meehan take a deep dive into the privileges and perils of a COA. Listen to the podcast >

Miami airport enables defenses

If you are reading this, you probably take pains to avoid interfering with air traffic. For the rest, Miami International Airport has begun using counter-drone technology. Read more and watch a video >

It's all about the data

A drone is only as good as the data it collects, and how that information is used. Read more >

Lifestyle

Sharks are closer than you think

A California wildlife photographer and drone pilot filmed great white sharks swimming and eating closer to shore than swimmers might like. Read more and watch a video >

News

Skydio enterprise starts shipping

California drone maker Skydio began shipping its first enterprise-class systems as military and public safety agencies seek to avoid Chinese-made equipment. Read more >

Big auto turns to little drones

General Motors is deploying drones in factories to help keep workers safe and equipment in tip-top shape. Read more >

Mars helicopter earns extension

The helicopter that made history on Mars flew so well that NASA extended its tour. Read more and watch a video >

Featured Video

Remember malls?

The Mall of America near Minneapolis hired first-person-view master Jay Christiansen and other members of the Rally Studios team behind that recent viral bowling alley video to remind shoppers of the fun in store(s) for them now that the pandemic is declining. (Image courtesy of jaybyrdfilms via YouTube.) Watch the video >

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Drone Pilot Editor:
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Production Team:
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Contributors:
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Terry Jarrell
Dan Namowitz
Steve Rhode
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