The article below this commentary projects drone growth in America over the next decade or so. 30,000 drones hovering overhead in just 6 short years. Probably triple that by 2030. While I applaud journalism that calls out our government for blatant violations of the Constitution, which occur in legislation that is signed into law almost weekly – I have to wonder how American’s are still surprised this is happening. But, what has everyone been paying attention to?
– Snowden exposes NSA, who sees everything we do on our phones, no real recourse. Can’t get rid of our cells phones without being domiciled as a troll by our peers.
– An Amazon robot drone thing delivered my Christmas gift from my Aunt? Everyone told me how cool it was and how it saved on shipping.
– Rand Paul, the biggest advocate for ante-drone use, privacy, 4th Ammendment, etc… showcases his birthday gift – a drone, happily on Fox News.
– NDAA and Patriot Act robs us naked of Constitutional protections under the name of terrorism and safety … too many to list.
– London and Europe, whose monetary policy we seem to be following – is peppered with surveillance at every street corner.
– Mayor Bloomberg of NYC says publicly ‘You wait, in five years, the technology is getting better, they’ll be cameras everyplace . . . whether you like it or not’. Sweet.
– In the midst of National Crisis like the Boston Bombing, people’s homes are stormed and looted, stomping the 4th Amendment in a blood search for a ‘suspect’ found guilty under the court of Emotion.
– Obama says surveillance is legal and limited – is 20,000 drones… limited?
These are just a few amongst hundred. To point this out is sometimes taboo, but what do we do? Change service providers to a smaller, more expensive option? Pay more for shipping? Make weekly calls to our state Senators? These are the decisions we’re going to have to make in a high tech environment when government tracking is masked by ‘what’s cool.’ Wait until the pitch for wearable technology. We’re saying, have an opinion. Start thinking. Prioritize. By no means do I resist innovation – innovation connects us all… it puts strength back in the hands of the greater numbers… the people.
More on the drone-state below and expansion plans below.
Via S. Smithson @ Washington Times
Look! Up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s … a drone, and it’s watching you. That’s what privacy advocates fear from a bill Congress passed this week to make it easier for the government to fly unmanned spy planes in U.S. airspace.
The FAA Reauthorization Act, which President Obama is expected to sign, also orders the Federal Aviation Administration to develop regulations for the testing and licensing of commercial drones by 2015.
Privacy advocates say the measure will lead to widespread use of drones for electronic surveillance by police agencies across the country and eventually by private companies as well.
“There are serious policy questions on the horizon about privacy and surveillance, by both government agencies and commercial entities,” said Steven Aftergood, who heads the Project on Government Secrecy at the Federation of American Scientists.
The provision in the legislation is the fruit of “a huge push by lawmakers and the defense sector to expand the use of drones” in American airspace, she added.
According to some estimates, the commercial drone market in the United States could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars once the FAA clears their use.
The agency projects that 30,000 drones could be in the nation’s skies by 2020.
The highest-profile use of drones by the United States has been in the CIA’s armed Predator-drone program, which targets al Qaeda terrorist leaders. But the vast majority of U.S. drone missions, even in war zones, are flown for surveillance. Some drones are as small as model aircraft, while others have the wingspan of a full-size jet.
In Afghanistan, the U.S. use of drone surveillance has grown so rapidly that it has created a glut of video material to be analyzed.
The legislation would order the FAA, before the end of the year, to expedite the process through which it authorizes the use of drones by federal, state and local police and other agencies. The FAA currently issues certificates, which can cover multiple flights by more than one aircraft in a particular area, on a case-by-case basis.
The Department of Homeland Security is the only federal agency to discuss openly its use of drones in domestic airspace.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, an agency within the department, operates nine drones, variants of the CIA’s feared Predator. The aircraft, which are flown remotely by a team of 80 fully qualified pilots, are used principally for border and counternarcotics surveillance under four long-term FAA certificates.
Officials say they can be used on a short-term basis for a variety of other public-safety and emergency-management missions if a separate certificate is issued for that mission.
“It’s not all about surveillance,” Mr. Aftergood said.
Homeland Security has deployed drones to support disaster relief operations. Unmanned aircraft also could be useful for fighting fires or finding missing climbers or hikers, he added.
The FAA has issued hundreds of certificates to police and other government agencies, and a handful to research institutions to allow them to fly drones of various kinds over the United States for particular missions.
The agency said it issued 313 certificates in 2011 and 295 of them were still active at the end of the year, but the FAA refuses to disclose which agencies have the certificates and what their purposes are.
“We need a list so we can ask [each agency], ‘What are your policies on drone use? How do you protect privacy? How do you ensure compliance with the Fourth Amendment?’ ” Ms. Lynch said.
“Currently, the only barrier to the routine use of drones for persistent surveillance are the procedural requirements imposed by the FAA for the issuance of certificates,” said Amie Stepanovich, national security counsel for the Electronic Privacy Information Center, a research center in Washington.
The Department of Transportation, the parent agency of the FAA, has announced plans to streamline the certification process for government drone flights this year, she said.
“We are looking at our options” to oppose that, she added.
Section 332 of the new FAA legislation also orders the agency to develop a system for licensing commercial drone flights as part of the nation’s air traffic control system by 2015.
The agency must establish six flight ranges across the country where drones can be test-flown to determine whether they are safe for travel in congested skies.
Representatives of the fast-growing unmanned aircraft systems industry say they worked hard to get the provisions into law.
“It sets deadlines for the integration of [the drones] into the national airspace,” said Gretchen West, executive vice president of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, an industry group.
She said drone technology is new to the FAA.


A big thank you to Marie for bringing Playocity’s Space Adventure Club to our SK’s. For the next five Fridays, the SK’s are going to be exploring planet Earth in the year 2563. It’s going to be an epic journey! The children will be exploring the fascinating world of outer space, planets and alien creatures.
In their first Zoom session today, the SK’s started off following Maya and her two friends as they took their spaceship to outer space and encountered a black hole. Ms. Kyrstina was an amazing intergalactic guide. There is a ton of oxygen in her tank!
Our SK Space Adventurers will be learning about gravity, space exploration, planets, and the solar system over the coming weeks in Space Club so pack up all the necessary gear and supplies SK, get your imaginary spacesuits on, it’s time to blast off!


Tee Yoon Han is an experienced pilot who has had extensive experience in the industry. Clocking in over 6300 flying hours, Yoon Han has worked with a number of companies. He has worked with Transmile Air Services (2011-2013) as a Junior First Officer and AirAsia X (2013-2017) as a First Officer. At present, he is a Captain with AirAsia and looks forward to flying for many more years. One of his life goals is to travel around the world with his loved ones.
What inspired you to enter the field of aviation?
I remember when I was in Secondary school, there was a company that came to my school to give us a talk regarding jobs in the aviation industry. However, the information given was only minimal at best.
But it nevertheless triggered my curiosity toward aircraft and piloting. Because of this, I started to search for more information online and I began to join a few aviation forums to gain more knowledge about being a pilot and to clear my doubts about the profession. From there it slowly built up my interest towards becoming a pilot.
What was the pathway like (e.g., examinations or other requirements) to become a commercial pilot?
There are 2 minimum and also most important requirements we must meet in order to be able to apply to join flying academy in Malaysia to take up Commercial Pilot Course. First of all, one requires academic qualifications: at least 5 credits at SPM Level with a minimum of credits in English, Mathematics and a Science Subject. Second, you must pass the Class One Medical Certificate. In order to get this medical certificate you must pass certain medical examinations with an Authorized Medical Examiner. Such tests include ECGs, hearing test, eyesight testing etc.
Confidence … Attitude … Self discipline … Multitasking!
Tell us about commercial airline aviation training and examinations systems and your experience in the field.
A good place to start with are the ground classes that teach us about aircraft systems, limitations and general information, aircraft operation procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and company policies. This would primarily relate to commercial airlines. Thereafter we will sit for a Type Technical exam to ensure we fully understand the mechanisms of the aircraft that are typically used by airlines.
Once we have passed that, we begin our training in the simulator. We will get a lot of failures in simulators and we will be taught how to fly the aircraft with the failures and to land it safely in simulator. The last session of simulator normally is a check, in which the examiner will give us some failures and we must be able to fly the aircraft and land the aircraft safety in order to pass the check.
After we have passed the simulation check, we can proceed to the next step — flying the real aircraft. On the real aircraft we can only fly with Type Rated Instructor to begin with. The instructor will teach us the normal flying routine with passengers. Once we have accumulated enough sectors (takeoffs and landings) and when we are considered to be familiar enough with our knowledge of aviation, procedures and handling of the aircraft, the instructor will release us to do a final line check with Type Rated Examiner. Once we have passed the final line check we are officially a co-pilot (Second Officer/First Officer). From here, we will be allowed to fly with normal airline Captains.
(On his first solo flight): The mixture of pride and excitement is something I will never forget.
Are there key skills or attributes needed to succeed in your career?
Confidence (get enough knowledge and be firm with your action during flights), attitude (always be humble and ready to learn from experience pilots), self-discipline (there’s a lot of preparation beforehand and punctuality is very important for a pilot, you wouldn’t want 180 passengers waiting for you)
Multitasking skills are also very important as a pilot. We will have to listen out for Air Traffic Controller’s instruction while eyes are monitoring flight instruments. In addition, if you happen to be on an aircraft that utilises manual flying, your left and right hand will be doing different things as well.
What is the best part of flying an aeroplane?
Everything!! You will think all are the best when you are doing something you’re passionate about.
There are actually many many things beyond the autopilot function’s control.
Name one of the most memorable experiences in your career?
I would say my first solo flight while I was still in the flying academy. For training purposes we will start with flying small single engine 2-4 sitters aircraft in flying academy. It is like when you learn how to drive a car with instructor and when you are good enough your instructor will allow you to drive alone for practice. It is the same for airplane, but for aircraft you can’t just simply pull to the side like you would with a car if you encounter any problems. You will still have to bring the aircraft down yourself without guidance.
On my first solo day I did not expect to be sent for solo because of my performance on my previous flight. So as usual I took off with my instructor and we did a few touch and go routines. The flight was going as planned. We made a full stop landing after a few circuits, my instructor looked over at me and asked me if I was ready to fly by myself. I was incredibly nervous, and the anxiety really built up.
As soon as my instructor got off the plane, I requested permission to taxi and takeoff. I was so focused on flying the aircraft I never really had time to consider how amazing the whole experience. The whole solo procedure went smoothly. I landed the aircraft safely all by myself. It’s a feeling that’s difficult to describe, but the mixture of pride and excitement is something I will never forget.
What was the scariest moment you have had while flying?
During one particular flight, there was a weather alert ahead of us. Despite the fact that it was not a particularly serious alert, we decided to avoid it regardless. While we were in the process of avoiding it, a bolt of lightning struck right in front of us. This was very scary, as we very well could have been struck by it, which would have put the crew and passengers in danger. We were very grateful that we made the right decision by avoiding the area, despite the radar only showing green (Light Rain) when we first encountered it.
During my free time, I will read some aviation news and get the latest news about aviation accidents and incidents so that I can learn from other pilots’ experiences.
What do you think is a misperception that the general public has about your profession, or an aspect to your job that many people are not aware of?
A lot of people think that a pilot’s job is easy because the aircraft can be flown via Auto Pilot nowadays. But there are actually many many things beyond the autopilot function’s control. For example, whenever there are malfunction errors that affect the autopilot, the aircraft will have to be flown manually. So a pilot’s job is to monitor and take over manually when needed and most importantly, to decide the next action during critical phases of flight based on past aviation experiences.
What are some things you do in your free time?
During my free time, I will read some aviation news and get the latest news about aviation accidents and incidents so that I can learn from other pilots’ experiences and mistakes. It’s always important to continue improving oneself.
Given your interest in collecting aircraft models, which one is your favourite?
My favorite aircraft is Airbus A340-600 “The Flying Pencil” because it has long fuselage and is one of the longest jetliners.
While flying … I often get to see shooting stars during the night if there is a clear sky
Which is your favourite city to fly to?
I would say Osaka, Japan. When I fly to Osaka I will take a train to Kyoto City. Kyoto is a major tourist destination and it is home to numerous Buddhist Temples. Shinto Shrines, Palaces and gardens, many of which are listed collectively by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. You get to see different views during different seasons there.
What do you think of in-flight food?
At high altitude and pressurized airplane as well as a lack of humidity reduces the sensitivity of our taste buds to sweet and salty foods. Food and drink really do taste different in the air compared to on the ground. That’s the reason why passengers always complain about in-flight food is not delicious. So far I have not tasted any in-flight foods that interest me.
Have you ever seen anything strange or remarkable while flying?
One of the most remarkable aspects for me while flying is that I often get to see shooting stars during the night if there is a clear sky. It’s a very beautiful sight.
Once you become knowledgeable, your “what if” thoughts are limited by the facts. Become familiar with the facts. They will not eliminate your anxiety, but they will help you manage it.
Any tips for people dealing with flight anxiety?
For first timers, I would advise them to get some knowledge of the airplane before they take off. For example, what will happen to the aircraft when there are rough weather conditions. When in the aircraft please pay attention to safety demonstrations given by the cabin crew and also read the safety card. Know what you should do during emergencies. Once you become knowledgeable, your “what if” thoughts are limited by the facts. Become familiar with the facts. They will not eliminate your anxiety, but they will help you manage it.
Any advice for young people who wish to be pilots out there?
Be someone with a positive attitude, be humble and always ready to learn and always learn from other people’s mistakes.
Anything that pilots wish us passengers should know?
Please always follow the Cabin Crew’s instructions and pay attention to safety demonstrations given by the Cabin Crew. One will never know when you will need the information. It might well save your life one day.


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It’s only a hunch, so the true reason behind the crash is not however recognized. But a application error is in the end fantastic news to the ExoMars mission - a joint venture among the European Space Agency and Roscosmos to look for signs of life about the Red Planet. The crashed lander, named Schiaparelli, was genuinely only a demonstration spacecraft, meant to demonstrate that ESA and Roscosmos possess the capability to land heavy objects on Mars. A successful landing would have boosted confidence for your next phase of ExoMars - sending a rover on Mars in 2020. But when a personal computer trouble is usually to blame for Schiaparelli’s demise, that’s a problem that is simpler to fix in advance of 2020 than a hardware difficulty.
Luckily for ESA, it looks like Schiaparelli performed lots of other aspects of its career beautifully. The lander entered the Mars atmosphere exactly on routine and deployed its parachute when it had been supposed to. But above four in addition to a half minutes into the fall, the lander ejected its heat shield and parachute - in excess of half a minute too early. Then the vehicle’s thrusters, meant to slow down the spacecraft even even more, ignited for just 3 seconds when they were supposed to ignite for 30. Offered all these failures - and the new crater that NASA spotted at Schiaparelli’s landing web page - it’s rather most likely that the lander slammed to the Martian surface way too rapidly.
All this seems to recommend a software program error, says Andrea Accomazzo, that is in charge of ESA's solar and planetary missions. Accomazzo thinks possibly Schiaparelli had a problem processing the many facts it was receiving from its sensors. This led the spacecraft to imagine it had been at a reduce altitude than it had been through the fall, leading to a lot of its landing operations to minimize off early
The ExoMars rover might be using the exact same computer software and sensors as Schiaparelli to land on Mars. So if it does flip out to get a computer system glitch, then ESA and Roscosmos can hopefully make the required updates in advance of the rover’s launch in four many years. "If we have now a serious technological issue, then it’s unique," Accomazzo tells Nature. "Then we now have to re-evaluate thoroughly. But I really don't expect it for being the case."
The ExoMars staff hopes to practically re-create Schiaparelli’s landing quickly to check out when they can pinpoint the origin from the failure.


Meet Google's Project Loon
Google has just launched a small network of balloons over the Southern Hemisphere in an experiment it hopes could bring reliable Internet access to the world's most remote regions, the company said late Friday.
Project Loon which is a pilot program, took off this month from South Island in New Zealand , using solar-powered, high-altitude balloons that ride the wind about 12.5 miles - twice as high as airplanes - above the ground, Google said.
Like the Internet search engine for which Google is best known, Project Loon uses algorithms to determine where the balloons need to go, then moves them into winds blowing in the desired direction, the company said.
By moving along with the wind, the balloons form a network of airborne hot spots that can deliver Internet access over a broad area at speeds comparable to 3G using open radio frequency bands, Google said.
Read more at reuters


A world-renowned manufacturer of military aircraft required cleaning equipment for overhauling components during routine maintenance. After spending considerable time selecting suitable vendors, the military aircraft manufacturer chose Layton Technologies Limited.
Because military aircraft require scheduled maintenance at locations all over the world, including in some extremely harsh climates, routine precision cleaning must be carried out using flammable solvents together with ultrasonic agitation and heat-soaking of various components.
The preferred batch cleaning system had to be robust, easy to maintain and have an extended warranty. As the military aircraft operate in countries with hot climates, the solvent had to be chilled at temperatures below the flash point using cooling coils. A safety cut-out had to be in continual use should the fluid or ambient temperature rise above 40 deg C.
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Next Tuesday, May 24th is AMT ( Aircraft Maintenance Technician) Day. I would like to recognize all of the highly skilled certified Technicians that took an oath to hold in sacred trust the rights and privileges conferred upon them, knowing full well that the safety and lives of others are dependent upon their skills and judgment. They never knowingly subject others to risk that they would not be willing to assume themselves or those dear to them.
The First AMT was Charles E. Taylor, or "Charlie." He was the Wright Brothers Technician. Sadly, history almost forgot the contributions that Charlie made to aviation. When Orville and Wilbur needed an engine to power their Wright Glider, they were unable to find a manufacturer who could build one to their specifications. This is when they turned to Charlie. Having helped build and assemble a lot of the parts for the Wright Flyer, the Wrights asked Charlie if he could build the engine. The answer was, "Sure".
Starting from a solid block of metal and using basic tools such as a drill, lathe and some simple hand tools, Charlie built the first aircraft engine and all this from a rough drawing made on a napkin! The Wrights determined they needed an engine that could not weigh more than 180 pounds and had to deliver 8-9 horsepower. With the skill, knowledge and integrity Charlie possessed he provided the Wrights with a four-cylinder engine with four-inch stroke and four-inch bore weighing 150 ponds and delivering 13 horsepower on the brake. All this was done in only six weeks! This engine was more than capable of carrying the weight of 625 pounds of machines and man.
In December 1903, history was made. But history almost forgot the man who helped turn the Wright Glider into the Wright Flyer.
Like Charlie, thousands of skilled and professional men and women have followed in his footsteps. These men and women carry the burden of an incredible weight. That weight is aircraft safety!
As a certified AMT myself, I take great pride in all of them for fixing it right the first time.
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A new Civil Air Patrol group is forming in Leesville and organizers are inviting pilots and aviation enthusiasts to join.
Originally founded in the late 1930’s, the Civil Air Patrol was originally designed to supplement American military operations. It is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit organization that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force.
Organizers say the Leesville chapter will hold weekly meetings every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:40 in the conference room of the Leesville Municipal Airport, located on Highway 8, 4 miles west of Leesville.
The Civil Air Patrol welcomes members age 12 and up.
For more information, call Ronald Kariker at 281-732-5812 or 337-286-5212.


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Only official editions of the Class E Airspace consists of: (a) The airspace of the United States, including that airspace overlying the waters within 12 nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous states and Alaska, extending upward from 14,500 feet MSL up to, but not including 18,000 feet MSL, and the airspace above FL600, excluding - (1) The Alaska peninsula west of longitude 160°00′00″ W.; and General. He graduated as an aviation major from the University of North Dakota in 2018, holds a PIC Type Rating for Cessna Citation Jets (CE-525), and is a former pilot for Mokulele Airlines. In these cases, Class E airspace is not drawn on a sectional; however, Class Echo can start at other altitudes. While many of it's characteristics may seem arbitrary, it makes a lot of sense when you think how aircraft use the airspace. documents in the last year, 106 mzeroa. In other words, if the tower is closed and you remove the Class D, the airport becomes the class of the surrounding airspace. As a VFR aircraft, you're on your own, but IFR aircraft must operate on an ATC clearance. Check out our online course. Class F Airspace is not, however, used in the United States. Class E Airspace and LAANC. Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Airports. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. 1,000 feet above. Class E is usually designed for corridor protection of IFR operators. Class E Airspace If the airspace is not Class A, B, C, or D, and is controlled airspace, then it is Class E airspace. Flight VLOG - Military Airspace / Class B Airport Arrival. For information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.11E at NARA, email email@example.com or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Your pitot tube is covered in ice. documents in the last year, 659 How airspace types and designated areas restricts your flying? FAA-2020-0750 to amend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Trenton Municipal Airport, Trenton, MO. Class E Airspace and LAANC. New Documents Getting easier yet? Part 107.41 makes clear that no person Unless you’re flying a jet high into the flight levels, there’s a good chance that the majority of your flying will take place in Class E airspace. Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. My question is not about regulation (that's perfectly clear: no separation between IFR/VFR) but I'm curious to learn how safe it actually is when cruising at 10,000 feet in VMC on an IFR flight plan while in class E airspace. 12/30/2020, 199 Federal Register. Topic Progress: The Everywhere Airspace. Airspace redesign is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. Finally, rules for altimeter settings are also based on the SDA/NDA divisio… I remember when I was in flight training, no one explained WHY there were so many variations in Class E airspace, and that really confused me. In this case, Class E starts at 14,500 feet MSL, and Class G is below it. Other Airspace Areas Chapter 20. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. The United States airspace system's classification scheme is intended to maximize pilot flexibility within acceptable levels of risk appropriate to the type of operation and traffic density within that class of airspace – in particular to provide separation and active control in areas of dense or high-speed flight operations. Not too helpful, but you can be sure that there is a lot of Class E airspace, so much that one could think of it as "E" for Elemental or Everywhere airspace, the airspace out of which all other types are carved. Class C Airspace Operations - Clearance and Ground. edition of the Federal Register. Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 IFR Preflight Planning Questions? In the United Kingdom it is used to designate Advisory Routes (ADRs), which are regularly used routes where traffic levels are not high enough to warrant establishment of an airway. yep but there are a few'shoulds'. This line shows enroute Class E airspace starting at 1,200 ft AGL on the soft side of the boundary. It seems to start at random altitudes all over the map, but there's logic to it. This Incorrect Short Field Landing Technique Resulted In A Runway Overrun, 8 Tips To Make A Textbook Traffic Pattern Every Time, What To Expect On Your Private Pilot Checkride: The Oral Exam, Your Guide To Flying Commercial Steep Turns, How To Pick The Best VFR Cross-Country Checkpoints. This week's tip takes a look at the operating requirements, minimum VFR weather and how to identify Class E airspace on the sectional chart. Video tip: understanding Class E airspace. In Class E, IFR aircraft are controlled by ATC. It looks a lot like Class D airspace, but with a magenta border instead of blue: This is Class E airspace that extends down to the surface for and airport. FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. Anytime you’re outside of this — in what’s known as domestic enroute, everything else out here that’s not inside this magenta circle — it starts at 1200 feet AGL. Each document posted on the site includes a link to the Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5857. Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About ILS Approaches, Setting Up The Perfect VFR Arrival To An Airport: Boldmethod Live, How To Find Cloud Top Heights For An IFR Flight: Boldmethod Live, The Top 3 VFR Questions We've Gotten This Month: Boldmethod Live, When Can You Go Below MDA Or DA On An Instrument Approach? This prototype edition of the Restricted Areas Chapter 24. mzeroa. The documents posted on this site are XML renditions of published Federal Class G airspace will always start at the ground AND GO UP TO 14,500′ msl as a maximum. The Public Inspection page may also In cases like the airspace image below, the airspace designer is taking into account the terrain elevation, as well as the amount and the types of aircraft using that airspace. that agencies use to create their documents. You're going to find out there's a whole lot more to Class E than that. The VFR weather minimums give both of you enough time to see and avoid each other. It often surrounds individual airports or groups of airports. electronic version on GPO’s govinfo.gov. : Boldmethod Live, 3 Common Landing Errors, And How To Fix Them: Boldmethod Live, 8 Things You Never Knew About Supersonic Flight, 6 Reasons Why Taking Off With Frost On Your Wings Is A Bad Idea, Fatigued Flight Crew Misses Two Altitude Restrictions On Departure, Why It's Hard To Make A Smooth Landing In An Empty Jet, Why Calling 'Go-Around' Is An Action, Not A Decision Point, 12 Awesome Benefits Of Being A Military Pilot, The FAA Is Allowing You To Fly With An Expired Medical Certificate. FAA Order 7400.11E lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. documents in the last year, 351 Become a better pilot.Subscribe to get the latest videos, articles, and quizzes that make you a smarter, safer pilot. When designated as a surface area, the airspace is configured to contain all instrument procedures. Airspace administration in Australia is generally aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)—prescribed airspace classes and associated levels of service, as set out in Annex 11 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1944) (Chicago Convention). Canadian Airspace is divided into two fundamental areas: Northern Domestic Airspace (NDA) and Southern Domestic Airspace (SDA). Class D Airspace - Radio Communications. documents in the last year, 308 1,000 feet above. Learn to Fly - Different Types of Class E Airspace. Until the ACFR grants it official status, the XML If Class E begins at the surface, it is noted by a dashed magenta circle around the area (see figure 11). In the vast majority of areas, there are enough airports and victor airways to have Class E begin at 1,200 feet AGL. It can be a higher risk class of airspace. documents in the last year, 1472 It's pretty easy to find these airspace markings in the Western US, but on the East Coast, it's rare to find airspace designated in this way. Above the Class G (ground) is Class E (everywhere else) and is controlled airspace. This might be a center facility (Air Route Traffic Control Center) or approach/departure facility. It was viewed 5 times while on Public Inspection. on Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. With all its variations and complexities, it is no wonder that many pilots could use a little extra explanation on the logic behind Class This action is due to an airspace review caused by the decommissioning of the Trenton NDB, which provided navigation information for the instrument procedures at this airport. Additionally, runway headings are also based on magnetic track in the SDA, while true track is used in the NDA. The President of the United States communicates information on holidays, commemorations, special observances, trade, and policy through Proclamations. Pilots wishing to conduct hang glider operations in Class E airspace shall demonstrate their knowledge by writing a Transport Canada examination consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions on the subjects contained in this guide. The toughest part about Class E airspace may be recognizing where it starts. Unless you're flying a jet high into the flight levels, there's a good chance that the majority of your flying will take place in Class E airspace. It's nearly always surrounded by a Class E transition area, so the airspace mimics the wedding-cake shelves of Class C and B airspace. Register documents. For complete information about, and access to, our official publications IFR Aircraft Loses Separation With 1,500 Foot Tall Antenna, Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Enroute Charts, The Hardest Airspace Quiz You'll Take This Week. Now pay close attention to this. VFR traffic does not require clearance to enter class E airspace but must comply with ATC instructions. regulatory information on FederalRegister.gov with the objective of On second thought, don't do that...keep that for the pilot's lounge. Class E. Class E airspace is for IFR and VFR use. This repetition of headings to form internal navigation links Why Is Oil Streaking Down Your Engine Cowling? The alternative title for this video could be "Airspace Hurts My Head". Think of it like Class B or C airspace, it drops down to protect aircraft on approach or departure from an airport. The classification of the airspace within a FIR determines the flight rules that apply and the minimum air traffic services which are to be provided. So why are there oil stains and streaks under your airplane's engine? Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11E, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 22, 2020. Well, they wouldn't. better and aid in comparing the online edition to the print edition. Relevant information about this document from Regulations.gov provides additional context. Class E airspace services. 12/30/2020, 394 It can also start at 700’ AGL (shown in figure 12) in which case the airspace is drawn with a faded magenta ring. This action amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Trenton Municipal Airport, Trenton, MO. A big point of confusion comes from the fact that there are multiple types of Class E airspace, only one of which (Class E2) requires authorization in order to operate there. Examination: Questions: Time Limit: Pass Mark: Class "E" Airspace (Hang Glider) Air Law and Procedures (HAGAR) 40: 2½ hours: 60% EXAMINATION RULES. You might ask, why would an IFR pilot be down at 700 feet miles away from the airport? Second, Class E airspace is different because it is measured in feet above ground level (AGL) instead of mean sea level (MSL) like all other airspace. Class E is the most common type of airspace in the United States, but it's often the least understood. It's just a much less-controlled version of those types of airspace. 1503 & 1507. Get Boldmethod flying tips and videos direct to your inbox. 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Every summer down in Battle Creek, the Air Show and Balloon Festival is held around the 4th of July. I've thought about checking it out in the past but never got around to planning a trip, but this year I spent a few hours visiting.
I have fond memories of attending air shows when I was younger, living out in Oregon. (Well, fond except for the sunburn.) I'm not enough of a airplane enthusiast to go well out of my way for a show, but since this one is only about an hour from home I decided to check it out.
A friend and I made the drive down to Battle Creek on Saturday, which this year was early in the festival. Things generally peak on July 4th, but we were happy to go on an earlier day and avoid the worst of the crowds. There were still plenty of people wandering around, but we didn't have to wait very long in any lines - just about the best we could hope for.
The festival name is a bit of a misnomer since there's a lot going on that's not in the air. The main attraction is the aerial acts, of course, but there's also a live music stage, carnival rides, half-mile car races, and even timber sports. And of course, plenty of vendors.
I was a little surprised that there weren't more planes on display on the ground. The Air Force recruiting area had one, but otherwise all the vehicles on display were cars. Guess the organizers decided not to move display models around from nearby museums.
We got to see several planes in the air, though no balloons (they were scheduled for several hours after we left). I particularly liked Kent Pietsch's act featuring a landing on top of an RV driving along the runway. The Air Force heritage flight was pretty neat, too, with a WW II-era plane flying in formation with a an F-22 fighter jet.
I had a good time for my first visit to this air show festival. I'll probably go back in the future, maybe planning a visit so I'll catch the balloon launch.


Sadly the following members have died since publication of the last newsletter. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and friends.
Gp Capt J I S Digman OBE DFC
Mrs Bessie Hanson
Joe L’Estrange AFC AFM
M J O’Leary
Mrs M Shorthouse
Group Captain John Ivor Spenser Digman OBE DFC
Group Captain John Digman passed away on December 11th 2017, aged 94 years.
He had a long and distinguished career of 29 years in the Royal Air Force. In March 1942 he undertook his navigator officer training in Canada. Four months later, as Flying Officer, he was sent to Bomber Command to a Wellington Operational Training Unit and crewed up with a multinational crew. They remained together throughout the war. In September 1944 they were assigned to 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron flying Lancasters based at Spilsby in Lincolnshire. From here they completed 36 sorties over Germany, Norway and Poland. John recalled “My abiding memory is of feeling extremely apprehensive when nearing the target area and then of hearing the calm voice of the master bomber over the radio who was directing the pathfinders in marking the target. His measured tones helped no end in settling my mind.” He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in October 1945.
Shortly after being posted to Spilsby, John married (Ethel) Babs Pilbeam. In October 2017 they celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary.
In 1947 John became a navigation instructor. On a liaison flight to the South Africa Air Force, he was part of a world record-breaking crew by completing the flight via Kano in 26 hours and 57 minutes. In 1948 he was stationed at RAF Upwood as Station Navigator officer. Two years later as Squadron Leader he moved to the Central Navigation and Control School as Officer Commanding Specialist Navigation Courses. In 1953 John was the first officer to take specialist navigation course students to the geographic North Pole.
Between 1956 and 1958 a posting took John and family to the Far East Air Force base in Singapore. In 1959 he was promoted to Wing Commander and spent 4 years at the Air Ministry in charge of policy for navigator, air electronics officer and combat survival training.
In 1963 John went to RAF Coningsby as Wing Commander Operations of three Vulcan nuclear bomber squadrons. In November 1964 the Squadrons moved to RAF Cottesmore. In January 1966, as the senior navigator, John took his final flight in a Vulcan to Auckland, New Zealand, to display at the opening of the new airport – flying time of fifty five and a half hours.
At the end of 1966 John was awarded the OBE for his valuable service to the RAF. The next 5 years were spent at the Ministry of Defence and in 1969 he was promoted to Group Captain as Deputy Director RAF Security. He took early retirement in 1971.
John remained an active member of the RAFA and Aircrew Association. He raised thousands of pounds for the Wings Appeal and the RAF Benevolent Fund.
John kept in touch with two of his crew and this ceased only in 2017 when they both passed away.
He is survived by his wife Babs, their 2 daughters, granddaughter and 3 great grandchildren. John was a man proud of and devoted to family and country. Like others of his generation who fought during the Second World War, these remarkable men showed courage and modesty in equal measure and their passing is mourned deeply as their numbers diminish.
Joe L’Estrange AFC AFM
Sadly we have to report Joe’s passing on 14 January 2018, following illness. He had been active up until the autumn but his illness finally took its toll.
Joe had a distinguished career with the RAF. After joining in August 1944, training initially as an Air Gunner on Wellingtons and Lancasters, he went on to retrain as a pilot in 1950. This led him to fly Hornets, Vampires and Venoms, as well as many other different aircraft throughout the 1950s. Joe also flew naval aircraft from the aircraft carriers Ark Royal, Albion, Centaur and Victorious during a two-year exchange posting with the Fleet Air Arm.
In 1962 Joe was posted to 230 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) at Finningley to begin his 21-year association with the Vulcan. He joined 35 Squadron at Coningsby in May 1963 and gave the first of many Vulcan displays at Honington in July the following year. After four years as a Vulcan QFI, he was posted to the Vulcan force at Akrotiri in 1969. Returning to the UK with 101 Squadron in 1975, Joe began a second spell with 230 OCU and, in June 1979, led the Trooping of the Colour Flypast over Buckingham Palace, a task he would repeat in the following three years.
Joe was a vastly experienced Vulcan pilot, with 6,102 hours on type. He was renowned as a display pilot, something which put him in demand for air displays and other ceremonies. He flew our own XL426 many times, including displaying 426 at 50 Squadron’s disbandment ceremony at the end of March 1984, which marked the withdrawal of the Vulcan from operational service. He also captained Vulcan XM655 for its delivery flight to Wellesbourne Mountford, where she is now cared for by the 655 Maintenance & Preservation Society.
After leaving the RAF, Joe continued flying, holding a Private Pilot’s Licence for many years. He continued his connection with the Vulcan through his Honorary Membership of the Trust and was at XL426’s controls for taxy-runs at London Southend Airport on a number of occasions.
Joe was a thoroughly nice man who was always willing to share his memories of his career in the RAF, in particular his time on the Vulcan, with anyone who was keen to listen.


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GSAT-6 successfully positioned in its Orbit
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said on Sunday that the Indian communication satellite GSAT-6 was positioned successfully in its orbit around the Earth. The satellite successfully positioned in its orbital slot of 83 Deg E and then collocated with INSAT 4A, GSAT10, GSAT 12 and IRNNSS1C on the morning of September 6 after it successfully carried out four drift arresting manoeuvers, reported ISRO.
This is the 25th geostationary communication satellite built by ISRO for India and is the 12th instalment in the GSAT series. Communication is provided by the GSAT-6 satellite using give spot beams in the S-band and one national beam for strategic users in the C-band. Although the GSAT-6 is the 12th satellite in the GSAT series, it is the first satellite with a cryogenic engine. It was launched on-board the GSLV-D6 rocket from the Sriharikota spaceport on August 27.
The use of a cryogenic engine makes the launch and successful positioning of the GSAT-6 communications satellite a big success. This is because ISRO researchers and scientists have been gruelling themselves with getting it right with the cryogenic stage for years now. The cryogenic stage uses liquid hydrogen stored a -253 degrees Celsius as the fuel and liquid oxygen stored at -183 degrees Celsius as the oxidizer. These two are then mixed to ignite the engine at huge temperatures. The thrust provided by this ignition is used to position satellites weighing more than 2 tonnes in their orbits successfully. Since heavier satellites can only be launched using cryogenic engines, India could not launch heavy satellites in the past. Since 1990, ISRO scientists were looking to upgrade their PSLV technology for launching satellites into space, and their hard work has now come to fruition as GSAT-6, India’s first cryogenic engine powered satellite, successfully positioned itself in its orbital slot on Sunday, September 6.
- communications satellite
- Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
- Indian National Satellite System
- Indian space program
- Indian Space Research Organisation
- Indian Space Research Organization
- Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
- PSLV technology
- satellite using give spot beams
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Consumer Federation of America
US Public Research Group
August 28, 2003
We are writing to express our opposition to provisions in the recently filed conference report to H.R. 2115, Vision 100 – Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, which would authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin to privatize the country’s air traffic control (ATC) system. The nation’s air transportation must be, above all else, safe. This legislation takes a step backwards from this important standard by threatening the effectiveness of key components to the FAA workforce. With the entire aviation industry struggling through perhaps the most difficult financial period in its history, it is no time to experiment with our ATC workforce, which is so vital to safe air travel.
In particular, we are distressed by the inclusion of language in the conference report that allows for the contracting-out of air traffic control employees at locations across the country. When the House and Senate considered this legislation independently, both bodies passed provisions that more adequately provided protections for ATC job functions – air traffic controllers, system specialists and flight service station technicians. Given the enormous security failures that resulted from the outsourcing of security screening services at airports, it is not surprising that there is broad support in Congress for including measures that would ensure a public workforce and a safer aviation system. We are very disappointed that the Conference Committee capitulated to the demands of some in the Administration and inserted language into the bill that would directly authorize ATC privatization.
Other countries have tried to privatize their ATC systems in recent years, and have encountered significant problems, with increases in near-misses or actual airplane crashes, greater delays, and higher costs and fees on passengers. In Canada, where ATC privatization was established in 1998, the nation’s Transportation Safety Board found understaffing at some towers has been a persistent problem and may have contributed to near mid-air collisions in their air space. Canada’s ATC authorities concede they have been operating with a major revenue shortfall and plan to proceed with a service charge increase effective August 1, 2003, which will be passed on to consumers.
More recent privatization initiatives in Great Britain have not fared any better, with flight delays caused by ATC increasing 20 percent since the system was out-sourced, according to reports in The London Daily Telegraph. Of greater concern, there were more than 220 “near misses” of airplanes over Britain during 2002, according to the UK Airprox Board, which assesses such incidents. The Board found that these incidents had risen to their highest levels in a decade, while the volume of traffic has been lower than normal.
Our ATC network is far more complex than any other in the world, with more than nine million flights and nearly 700 million passengers moved through the system annually. It handles this workload while playing a vital role in defense of our homeland by coordinating the national air space for both our military and civilian aircraft. The importance of this national security function was highlighted in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, when our ATC system grounded over 5,000 planes in under five hours and supplied direction for military aircraft in defense of our country.
While processing a massive volume of traffic and assisting in national defense, the ATC workforce also has established and maintained one of the safest systems in the world. The National Transportation Safety Board recently reported that 2002 was the safest year ever in U.S. aviation history. EUROCONTROL, the organization responsible for the safety of air traffic in Europe, released a report in May 2003 that held up our system as a model of efficiency, with more cost-effective facilities and a more productive workforce.
As a nation, we should be clear about the importance that we place on aviation safety and having the best air traffic control system in the world. Safety must remain the FAA’s number one priority. We can make certain of this by ensuring that our ATC system remains a Federal responsibility, with employees entirely accountable to the public and not a company’s bottom line.
We urge you to push for reconsideration of the ATC privatization language in the current conference report for FAA Reauthorization, and support a bipartisan compromise that will ensure a safer air transportation system for the American people.
Adam J. Goldberg
Consumer Federation of America
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An Air Canada plane was flying from Toronto to Golifax, but was unable to land at its destination due to the weather, so it went to Fredericton Airport. Passengers had to sit on the plane for several hours while waiting for departure due to the fact that the airport was busy.
Then the pilot came up with an extraordinary solution to brighten up the wait. He called the local Minglers pub and ordered pizza for the passengers.
Jofie Larivet, Minglers Pub Manager, received a call from the pilot and took an order for 23 cheese and pepperoni pizzas. The owner of the establishment later said that it was the most unusual order of his career. The staff quickly prepared 23 pizzas and delivered them on the plane within an hour.
The next day, the pilot called the restaurant and thanked the staff for the prompt delivery of food.
According to the owner of the pizzeria, he was happy to participate in such a noble cause, despite the fact that the order was made in inclement weather, and he had only three employees at his disposal.
The passengers also approved of this act. So, the passenger of the plane, Philomena Hughes, said that the hours spent on board could turn into severe stress, but the pilot did not allow this thanks to the pizza venture.
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The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is home to this unique historic aircraft. The plane is available to rent for meetings, events, or parties.
The Boeing KC-97 was part of the Strategic Air Command and its versatility as a multi-purpose aircraft allowed it to be used as a troop transport/cargo carrier/hospital ship and in-air re-fueler. As a cargo carrier it moved heavy equipment carrying light tanks, ambulances, artillery or a combination of these.
Some early models were called the “flying ambulance” and were used to bring Korean War causalities back to the west coast from Japan.
The quick convertibility of the KC-97 from basic freighter to in-air re-fueler was made possible by the unique packaging of the tanker equipment and flying boom.
This particular aircraft was built in 1952 and was delivered to the 306th Bombardment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida in September, 1953. Over the years it has been deployed to Germany, Morocco, Newfoundland, and Lajes Ab Azores in support of unit movements and special operations.
This aircraft continued its service with a number of Strategic Air Command units before its retirement in 1978 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.
Her final flight was made in November of 1990 to what was then the Medford-Jackson County Airport. Here she was lovingly restored to be enjoyed by future generations.


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The OpenSpace-Project. http://www.openspace-project.com
It is currently converted to a 2D project. And the space-station build part will be looking alot like the old Space Rogue game (And then the space stations in that game)
Firstly I will concentrate on the building of a space station part.
This project will try to create a game/simulation of a solar-system where players can trade / fight / build / do whather they want.
Some special things I want to support:
- Multiple Servers to where you can go using "jump points"
- Players should be able to mine/trade for materials.
- Create Space stations / Jump points / Space objects using materials
- Fight with each other or created objects
- Factions to support each others
- NPC which can help protect / transport / trade / build your system.
- Open everything from sources to protocol. so everybody can contribute / help.
So this is just a "hobby"-project of mine, so developement is not always full throttle.
- Guido Moonen (Main developer)


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Top 9 best drones with obstacle avoidance review:
NiGHT LiONS TECH GPS Drones with Camera for Adults 4K,Obstacle Avoidance,3-Axis Gimbal,Anti-Shake,5G WIFI FPV,Long Flight Time,Brushless Motor,Auto Return Home(2 batteries)
- 【360°Obstacle Avoidance Camera】only available for low-speed flight! If obstacles are detected within 20 meters(about 60feets), the remote control will give an alarm, and the GPS Drones cannot move forward.
- 【4K 3-Axis Gimbal Camera EIS】65°Lateral and automatic repair, 45°Horizontal and automatic repair, 110°Vertical and automatic repair. 3-Axis Mechanical Self-stabilizing Gimbal + Anti-shake effect easily filter out the image vibration caused by the outside,and at same time guarantee the image quality.
- 【Strong & stable GPS Signal】5G Wifi FPV, 1200m(about 3900feets) control distance, 800m(2600feets) Wifi Image Transmission Distance,With Stronger GPS positioning. drones with camera for adults
- 【Long Flight Time & Extra Battery】 7.6V 3400mAh intelligent battery provides up to 26 minutes flight time. The package comes with 1 extra battery, extends your flight time to 52 minutes.GPS drones for adults.
- 【Easy to Fly】GPS drones return home, dual camera, GPS positioning, optical flow positioning, gesture photo/video, headless mode, one key takeoff and land, waypoint flight, point of interest, follow me, 50X zooming, Simple control: Altitude Hold and One Key Takeoff and Landing for easier operation, easy to control, perfect for beginners.in our Operation Manual, it would have the scan QR code , operation and function video.
Drones with Camera for Adults 4K, LARVENDER 3937ft Long Range Professional 3-Axis Gimbal Drones for Adults with EVO Obstacle Avoidance, 2 Batteries 50Mins Flight Time,Quadcopter Drone GPS Auto Return
- 【360° Laser Sensing Obstacle Avoidance】The drones for adults equipped with 360° environment perception and laser obstacle avoidance function, it can sense the distance of obstacles, and the drone will stop moving when encountering obstacles. Note: this function can only available for LOW-speed flight.
- 【Adjustable 4K 3-Axis Gimbal Camera】This drones with 4K camera equipped with stable 3-axis gimbal camera which reduces blurring, provides better image stability. The 4K HD camera capture amazing pictures and videos which makes you enjoy any views from the lens.
- 【Stable GPS Signal & RTH 】 GPS positioning and Auto Return (RTH) function prevent your 4K drone lose in any situation, automatically fly back even fly out of control, lost signal and low battery.
- 【Easy Operation】With one key auto-take off and one key auto-land button, this drones for adults 4k profesional can be easily operated to start and stop. And combined with the considerate icons on the APP, this camera drone becomes more simple to access even for drone beginners with GPS Follow Me, Point of Interest, TapFly, etc.
- 【Powerful Brushless Motor & Long Flight Time】The drones with camera for adults 4k can resist 7 Level provide you a stable and powerful fly experience. The package comes with one extra 7.6V 3400mAh battery which can provide about 50mins flight time in total. Any questions about the drone operation, please feel free to contact us then we will solve your issue immediately.
Drone X Pro LIMITLESS 3 GPS 4K UHD Camera Drone for Adults with EVO Obstacle Avoidance, 3-Axis Gimbal, Auto Return Home, Follow Me, Long Flight Time, Long Range, 5G WiFi FPV Live Video (With Case)
- OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE & 4000FT LONG FLIGHT RANGE : Finally fly worry-free! The obstacle avoider uses a laser to scan whether there are obstacles in its flight path and avoids them with ease. EIS Anti-Shake Cam. The LONG FLIGHT TIME & LONG FLIGHT RANGE allow you to explore longer and further than ever before!
- GPS with AUTO RETURN HOME: LIMITLESS 3 has a Precision GPS System on-board which allows you to TRACK & RECORD your flight! A Map shows Distance & Speed of the drone as well as its exact Latitude & Longitudinal location all on your screen! RETURN TO HOME (RTH) works seamlessly with 1 press of a button your drone comes back to it's exact take-off location. NEVER WORRY about Low Battery or Loss of Signal-- LIMITLESS automatically RETURNS HOME keeping your quadcopter safe from harm!
- 3-AXIS GIMBAL, 4K UHD RESOLUTION, EIS & ANTI-SHAKE: Please understand you absolutely NEED a drone equipped with a 3-axis gimbal if planning on recording video. This makes filming incredibly smooth & professional. Dual Cameras allow for multiple angles. Drone has 5G FPV WiFi. Pictures / videos are instantly & wirelessly transferred to your smartphone's photo album (You do NOT need a 5G capable phone!). Just 1 press of a button, and you can easily share what your videos on Instagram, Facebook, etc
- 26 MIN LONG FLIGHT TIME PER BATTERY: Equipped with a high capacity 3400mah battery providing 26min of flight time on a single charge--So if you have an extra battery you'll get 52mins of flight time! WANT EVEN MORE FLIGHT TIME? Enter code B07X2D3WZ9 into amazon's search bar. LIMITLESS is also equipped with BRUSHLESS MOTORS: 1806 Brushless Motor Noise Reduction Fan Blade provides efficient power, low noise, extended battery life, and precision control.
- FOLLOW ME MODE: Drop the remote--let the drone follow your every move as it automatically captures & records every moment on film. GESTURE CONTROL: Just by using simple hand gestures, this drone will recognize and follow your every command & even take photo/video just from you using hand gestures! SURROUND Mode allows the drone to circle around a single point while keeping you in the center of the shot, and many other features that you can learn about on our VIDEO.
DJI Air 2S - Drone Quadcopter UAV with 3-Axis Gimbal Camera, 5.4K Video, 1-Inch CMOS Sensor, 4 Directions of Obstacle Sensing, 31-Min Flight Time, Max 7.5-Mile Video Transmission, MasterShots, Gray
6 used from $908.96
- 【1-INCH IMAGE SENSOR】Equipped with a 1-inch image sensor and large 2.4μm pixels, DJI Air 2S is capable of 5.4K/30fps and 4K/60fps video.
- 【MASTERSHOTS】The next evolution of QuickShots, MasterShots is an advanced intelligent feature that gives users the best shots in any location with just a tap.
- 【THE CENTER OF ATTENTION】FocusTrack features Spotlight 2.0, ActiveTrack 4.0, and Point of Interest 3.0, making it a breeze for DJI Air 2S to follow or circle your subject.
- 【ONE BILLION COLORS】The 10-bit Dlog-M color profile can record up to one billion colors while retaining all the little details that make footage pop.
- 【7.5 MILES MAX VIDEO TRANSMISSION】DJI Air 2S features DJI's most advanced O3 (OcuSync 3.0) image transmission technology, giving you an ultra-smooth, clear, and reliable image feed every time you fly.
Ruko F11Gim Drones with Camera for Adults, 2-Axis Gimbal 4K EIS Camera, 2 Batteries 56Mins Flight Time,Brushless Motor, 5GHz FPV Transmission, GPS Auto Return Home, 5times Zoom No Fisheye
3 used from $325.21
- 4K Camera with Mechanical Gimbal plus EIS: The 4K camera with 2-Axis gimbal stabilization plus the EIS (Electric Image Stabilization) technology reduce blurriness at the maximum, provides you incredible clear and stable video and picture quality; pictures are taken with 4K(3840 x 2160); Videos recorded with 4K@30fps; besides, camera zoom function can provide you more detail.
- Double Flight Time：The package came with two intelligent batteries, each can provide a max 28mins and total up to 56mins flight time; 5G FPV transmission distance can achieve 1900-3900ft; remote control range is as long as 4900ft.
- Easy to Fly: The advanced fly app offers a simple and intuitive user experience, enabling you to start your flight adventure with few steps, and create the incredible smooth footage only with few taps.
- Powerful yet Safe: The drone's brushless motors provide a more quiet but powerful flight while in the air, fly speed can up to 15m/s; GPS Auto-Return Home function guarantee you a safe flight; GPS positioning and air pressure altitude control system create stable flight.
- Intelligent Flight Features:GPS assisted features such as Waypoint flight, GPS follow me, Point of Interest flight allow you to enjoy the creative fun of flight; fly app offers comprehensive fun features, you can share your adventure with just one tap! Start a fun adventure.
Parrot - 4K Drone - Anafi Work - Complete Nomad Pro Pack - 4K HDR 21 MP Camera 180° Orientation and Lossless Zoom - 3D Modeling Software - The Ultra-Compact Drone for All Professionals
- Pro drone with 4K camera: anafi work is an ultra-compact device for all professionals. Its 4K HDR/ 21 MP Camera captures high-resolution aerial images with a unique 180° orientation, enabling you to inspect, monitor and film difficult-to-access areas. Its zoom allows to keep a safe distance during inspection work without loss of quality. The hybrid 3-axis image stabilization delivers Ultra-Stable video and photos.
- Always ready to take off: the 4K anafi UAV is the efficient solution for all your needs. With a combined flight time of 4x25 min, a mobile USB c-type charge (to charge your batteries between 2 flights) and a multi-port USB charger (to charge your batteries simultaneously), your drone is always ready to fly in no time. Its perfect stability in winds of up to 50km/H and its silent flight are two additional advantages for successful videos.
- Easy operation: easy to carry in its compact shoulder bag, The drone can be operated intuitively even in difficult areas with the freeflight 6 mobile application. Automatic flight Modes such as Flightplan (not included, in-App purchase) will allow you to perform reconnaissance missions. Take advantage of smart RTH (return home) and geofence (punctual restriction of the drone At altitude and distance) functions for secure flights.
- 3D MODELLING: Create 3D models and take precise measurements of distances and surfaces: Anafi Work includes a one-year subscription to Pix4Dmodel to create 3D models easily and quickly on your computer (access Pix4Dmodel via the myPBS coupon included in the pack). The drone is also compatible with Pix4Dcapture (free application) which allows you to capture stand-alone images optimised for the creation of your 3D models.
- APPLICATION EXAMPLES: Promotion of real estate (videos, 360° interactive photos, 3D models), building inspections, construction or infrastructure preparation, site supervision, architects, photogrammetry. . .
Yasola GPS Drones with 4K HD Camera for Adults,3 Axis Gimbal Camera,Obstacle Avoidance,EIS Anti-Shake, 5G WIFI FPV, Long Flight Time,Brushless Motor, Auto Return Home(2 batteries)
- 【360°Obstacle Avoidance】 GPS Drones with The obstacle avoider uses a laser to scan whether there are obstacles in its flight path and avoids them with ease.If obstacles are detected within 20 meters(about 60feets), the remote control will give an alarm, and the GPS Drones cannot move forward.When you are proficient, you can remove the obstacle avoidance camera and try to fly further.
- 【3 Axis Mechanical Self-stabilizing Gimbal】 Equipped with a new mechanically self-stabilizing three axis gimbal,high-definition 4K camera Effectively eliminate camera shake/shake and improve shooting quality .Support remote 90 °control 110° ultra-wide-angle shooting range.
- 【Long distance drones& Brushless motors】this GPS Drones with two high capacity 3000mah batteries providing 46min of flight time! M9drone is also equipped with 1806 brushless motors that provides efficient power, low noise.So you can fly further and higher
- 【Explore aerial Phontography 4K image quality】Equipped with the 3-axis gimbal anti-shake 4K HD camera. Easily filter screen vibration.Make the pictures clearer and more stable.
- 【GPS Positioning,Gesture shooting and Recognition】Runaway return.Low battery return.Over-distance return.One key return. If you give the corresponding gesture,the aircraft will recognize 3sec to automoatically take photos or record.
DJI Phantom 4 Advanced White (CP.PT.000689)
- 30 Minute Flight Time, Flight Speed Up 44 Miles Per Hour
- 20MP Camera, 4K Video, 4.35 Mile Range, Lighter Than Phantom 4 Pro
- Flight Autonomy System with 5 Vision Sensors, Obstacle Avoidance
- Remote Control, Satellite Positioning (GPS and Glonass). Intelligent flight battery. Battery Capacity-5870 mAh. Battery Type-LiPo 4S. Max Charging Power-160 W
- Active Track allows Phantom 4 Advanced to recognize and track objects while keeping it in frame. This new algorithm also recognizes more subjects, from people to vehicles to animals, and will adjust its flight dynamics accordingly, ensuring smoother shots.
Foldable Drone with 4K Camera for Adults Kids, FPV Camera Drone with Optical Flow Positioning, Automatic Obstacle Avoidance, Dual Camera, RC Drone Quadcopter with 2 Modular Batteries
- 【4K pictures & Videos and FPV Function】Upgrade dual camera, switch the Angle of view arbitrarily. including adjustable angle, which captures high-quality video and clear aerial photos.you can see what your drone sees from smart phone, enjoy a live video feed up from 80m away with FPV transmission.
- 【Forward Looking Obstacle Avoidance】There is a automatic obstacle avoidance sensor equipped with the head of the drone that can detect the obstacle and avoid crashing. This function is quite useful and friendly for new beginners.
- 【Foldable and Easy to Carry】GD89PRO provides perfect solution for indoor and outdoor flying, foldable and lightweight makes it exceptionally easy to carry; come with 2 batteries provide up to 30 mins flight.
- 【Multiple Flight Modes & Double Flight Time】Altitude Hold Mode, 3D Flips,gravity sensor mode,headless mode, one key start/landing and 3 speed mode adjustment, 2 modular batteries can support longer flight time for you and your family, which makes your flight more exciting and interesting.
- 【Intelligent and Fun】 Gesture control makes selfie so easy, simply rise your hand or pose V sign, the drone will take photos and videos; Draw a path on phone screen, and the drone can automatically fly along the routs you set.
5 Things You need to consider when choosing the drones with obstacle avoidance in 2021
There are some things you should consider when buying a drones with obstacle avoidance. We spent 22 hours researching the most important things you should consider when buying a drones with obstacle avoidance. So should we start with the list of things you should consider?
1. Budget and price matching
Make a list of the things you want in your drones with obstacle avoidance and the price you are willing to pay for it. So try to look for a product in that price range and choose the one that appeals to you the most. One tip we would like to give you is: don’t settle for a cheaper product if it doesn’t even have a function you need.
Most drones with obstacle avoidances fall within the price range of $ 349.99 to $ 349. Therefore, if budget is not a problem and you want the best product for your needs, we advise you to choose the NiGHT LiONS TECH GPS Drones with Camera for Adults 4K,Obstacle Avoidance,3-Axis Gimbal,Anti-Shake,5G WIFI FPV,Long Flight Time,Brushless Motor,Auto Return Home(2 batteries).
If you want something medium range, choose DJI Air 2S – Drone Quadcopter UAV with 3-Axis Gimbal Camera, 5.4K Video, 1-Inch CMOS Sensor, 4 Directions of Obstacle Sensing, 31-Min Flight Time, Max 7.5-Mile Video Transmission, MasterShots, Gray. If you have a very low budget, you can choose the one that is the Yasola GPS Drones with 4K HD Camera for Adults,3 Axis Gimbal Camera,Obstacle Avoidance,EIS Anti-Shake, 5G WIFI FPV, Long Flight Time,Brushless Motor, Auto Return Home(2 batteries)
2. Does it have all the features you need?
Most importantly, the drones with obstacle avoidance you are purchasing should have all the features you are looking for. In case you don’t even have one, don’t buy! We are saying this because you will not be able to use it for that purpose. If you are a person without budget problems, I would suggest you to choose the best model which is Yasola GPS Drones with 4K HD Camera for Adults,3 Axis Gimbal Camera,Obstacle Avoidance,EIS Anti-Shake, 5G WIFI FPV, Long Flight Time,Brushless Motor, Auto Return Home(2 batteries)
3. The brand
Buying the drones with obstacle avoidance from a reputable brand can actually make sense. Not only will it be better than others in terms of “build quality”, but it will also have some extra features, better customer support. Famous brands have multiple service centers across the country, so if you have any problems you can simply take your drones with obstacle avoidance to one of their service centers.
4. Warranty Matters!
When you buy a drones with obstacle avoidance from a well-known brand, you will get a guarantee. Low-cost products also come with warranties, but the claim process could be tougher. That’s why I always suggest you buy the product from a reputed brand and the one that comes under warranty. It will save you from repair costs in the future. On average, around 21% of people end up paying 40% of the product price for the service! You can save on service costs if the product is under warranty!
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What is the best drones with obstacle avoidance?
The best drones with obstacle avoidance is the one that has all the features that meet your needs. I think the best is NiGHT LiONS TECH GPS Drones with Camera for Adults 4K,Obstacle Avoidance,3-Axis Gimbal,Anti-Shake,5G WIFI FPV,Long Flight Time,Brushless Motor,Auto Return Home(2 batteries)
Are there any good deals on drones with obstacle avoidance?
In the offline market, you won’t find many offers. However, I have chosen the best drones with obstacle avoidance and have added links to Amazon which has deals and deals running on a regular basis.
What is the cheapest drones with obstacle avoidance?
Although most of the cheaper drones with obstacle avoidance do not have many features, but if you are looking for the best one at a low cost, my best bet would be on Yasola GPS Drones with 4K HD Camera for Adults,3 Axis Gimbal Camera,Obstacle Avoidance,EIS Anti-Shake, 5G WIFI FPV, Long Flight Time,Brushless Motor, Auto Return Home(2 batteries)
Where can I buy the drones with obstacle avoidance?
There are several places where you can buy it, but in my opinion, when it comes to the online marketplace, I wouldn’t recommend anything other than Amazon. It’s because their service is great!
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