Thanks for checking out my website. My name is John Kraus; I’m a spaceflight photographer from Satellite Beach, Florida.
Living on the Space Coast my entire life, I've always recognized my community's heritage as America's premiere gateway to space, but when I started photography in early 2015 — basically on a whim — my drive to capture rocket launches greatly increased my appreciation for the immense preparation, coordination, and engineering prowess required to conduct spaceflight operations, as well as the meticulous attention to detail required to capture the perfect moment in one still frame. I treasure dearly the opportunity to share the wonders of spaceflight with individuals around the world who are otherwise unaware about what's occurring in the world of space. Awareness, education, and inspiration are the three things I aspire to bring to those who view my photographs.
After my first year of photography, my work was noticed by a space news media outlet at Cape Canaveral, and in February 2016, I was granted an opportunity to cover a launch on-site as an accredited launch photojournalist. Starting then, I worked under AmericaSpace, and I've continued covering launches as a freelance photographer in the time since.
Photographing rocket launches full-time is an untraditional career — and it's made possible in part thanks to my Patreon supporters. Patreon is a platform on which individuals can make small financial contributions to creators on a monthly basis, enabling people to pursue their passions full-time. My patrons can access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, extensive write-ups about my imagery, and digital downloads of my photos. If you enjoy what I do and appreciate the effort that goes into my work, considering signing up; the base tier is only $2/month.
Along with other credentialed members of the media, I am typically able to set up cameras at launch facilities to capture closeup views of rocket launches. My cameras are sound-triggered and must take images without human intervention, as humans can be severely injured or even killed at the same distances from which my cameras operate. While press access enables creation of stunning, detailed photographs, I frequently photograph launches off-site to take advantage of the beautiful scenery the Space Coast has to offer. I've also traveled across the country to cover multiple launches at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
I was honored to speak at Kennedy Space Center's 46th annual Space Congress in June 2019, partaking in the "Launching Leaders" panel, sharing my personal story and photography history with a wide variety of individuals in the industry.
In late 2018 and into 2019, I've began working with camera manufacturer Hasselblad to create modern-day spaceflight imagery [1, 2] using medium format Hasselblad cameras -- a fitting pairing: Hasselblad's cameras were used to create some of humanity's most iconic images during the Apollo lunar missions fifty years ago.
At a September 2018 SpaceX launch, I was accompanied by VICE News, who produced an HBO special detailing my coverage of the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission, at which I waded into swamp waters north of Cape Canaveral to make one of my favorites images to date. The final piece is available on YouTube.
In July 2018, I had the pleasure of working for Launcher, a New York-based rocketry startup building a commercial small satellite launch vehicle. During my week in New York, I created specialized imagery for the company of its rocket engine's static test fires in Long Island, as well as photographs of the Launcher team and facilities.
Put on display in September 2017, one of my most popular photos is printed two-stories-tall in the lobby of United Launch Alliance's headquarters in Centennial, Colorado.
I was honored to volunteer for Buzz Aldrin’s ShareSpace Foundation in July 2017, working as an event photographer at the ShareSpace Foundation Apollo 11 Gala at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, which commemorated the 48th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969.
CLIENTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND FEATURES:
United Launch Alliance company headquarters: Two-story-tall image mural
Aviation Week 2018 Photo Contest: Overall winner, "Best of Best" award
VICE News, HBO special: October 1, 2018
Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, cover: July 2018
Aviation Week magazine, cover: February 2018
CNBC online feature: April 2018
National Geographic online feature: July 2016
National Geographic online article on rocket launches: January 2019
International Astronautical Congress 2018: Presentation by SpaceX VP Hans Koenigsmann
Space Florida: Mid-2018 company brochure
ALSO SEEN IN:
WIRED.com, Daily Mail, PetaPixel [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6], Fstoppers, Observer, Digital Photography Review, Inverse.com [1, 2], DigitalRev Bokeh, Resource Magazine Online, Fast Co Design, MyModernMet, WIRED magazine, Condé Nast magazine, Condé Nast Traveller magazine, Digital Photo magazine, Pro Photographer Magazine, "Tähdet ja avaruus" (Stars and Space, a Finnish astronomy magazine)


Prospective Cadet Members
Thank you for taking interest in our squadron. Kids can join from ages 12-18 and can stay a cadet until they are 21 years old. In the Cadet Program, we offer teens a new perspective of aviation as well as getting a glimpse of the military. Since Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary to the U.S Air force, teens get to learn all about aerospace from fundamentals of flight all they way to astronomy. Cadets, do get to fly as well which makes the program fun. Cadets get to fly in a small airplane (Cessna 182) and get hands on flying for 1.5 hours. Our cadets get to fly around the Santa Ynez area and also along the Santa Barbara coast.
Not only do they get to learn about aviation, they get hands on learning with the assembly of STEM kits (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). There are many STEM kits out there like, robotics, model rocketry, cyber patriot, etc. Currently, our squadron is finishing the model rocketry kit, where they have to assemble 3 rockets but learn about rocket history. The third rocket is a group built rocket that is a medium size rocket and after completing all the rockets, we get to launch them. Also, on the side, we are doing Cyber Patriot which is a program offered by the Air force, that allows teens to learn how to maintain security integrity on a computer. Today, Cyber Security is a demanding field with many employment opportunities.
If teens are looking at maybe going into the military after high school, the Civil Air Patrol program would be a great start to get a feel of what its like to be in the military. The Civil Air Patrol is part of the Air force total force, so we practice Air force customs. Cadets get to wear air force uniforms such as Air force Blues and Airman Battle Uniforms. Cadets must uphold their standards to wear their uniform as it is a privilege to wear the Air force uniform. With that, they must make sure the uniform looks well kept and worn according to uniform regulations. They will learn to build character and also they will learn how to lead others by following current cadets who are Non Commission Officers who dedicate their time to teach cadets and make sure they are on the right path. “Learning to follow is the beginning of leadership” is the statement for cadets to base their leadership skills on.
Cadets have ranks starting with Airman Basic all the way to Colonel which is an officer position. While they go through each rank they are learning and becoming better leaders. There are 5 phases of cadet leadership. They are called milestones. Two of the most important milestones are the Billy Mitchell and Spaatz Awards. Those who achieve the Mitchell award are promoted to the officer position of Second Lieutenant and this creates the opportunity for the cadet to receive scholarships and a higher military rank if they join the military. Those who receive the Spaatz Award which is the pinnacle of the cadet phases are nationally recognized by higher education, industry and the military. Only 10% of all national cadets make it to the Spaatz award but a majority earn the Mitchell award. Those who enlist in the military and have received the Mitchell Award, will become one rank higher than the others after boot camp.
Overall the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program offers a life changing experience for teens and opens up a lot of career opportunities once they become adults. Our Squadron meets every Tuesday from 6pm-8:30pm and meets once a month for an activity on a Saturday. If you are interested please let me know so I can schedule a visits to our squadron. If you have any other questions, please email me at email@example.com and I will get back to you ASAP.
First Lieutenant Tyler Epley
Deputy Commander for Cadets
Santa Barbara Squadron 131
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary


Batavia Air (PT. Metro Batavia) is an airline based in Jakarta, Indonesia. It operates domestic flights to around 30 destinations and international services to Singapore, China and Malaysia. Its main base is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta. Batavia Air is listed in category 1 by Indonesian Civil Aviation Authority for airline safety quality.
The airline was established in 2001 and started operations in January 2002. Originally known as Metro Batavia, it started operations with a wet-leased Fokker F27 aircraft from Sempati Air. It launched scheduled services from Jakarta to Pontianak in January 2002. It is owned by PT Metro Batavia. Since June 2010 the airline has been taken off the list of banned carriers from flying into EU airspace (Safety authorized by EU).


Delta Air Lines orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes
Delta Air Lines said on Monday that it planned to buy 100 of the largest variant of Boeing’s 737 Max, even as Boeing races to secure regulatory approval for that version of the jet by the end of the year.
The order is Delta’s first for the Max and a boon for Boeing. A nearly two-year global ban on the plane, prompted by two fatal crashes, contributed to Boeing’s slipping behind in a competition for orders against its rival Airbus. In late 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration allowed two midsize versions of the plane — the Max 8 and Max 9 — to fly again once certain fixes were made.
Delta’s order is for the Max 10, the biggest variant of the plane. If Boeing is unable to secure regulatory approval for the plane by a December deadline, it will have to make significant changes to flight deck alert systems under a recently passed law, unless Congress intervenes. That would eliminate a key selling point of the plane: its similarity with other Max variants, which would eliminate the need for pilots to be trained separately for each model of the plane.
Delta expects to receive the first deliveries of the plane in 2025. At list prices, the order is valued at nearly $13.5 billion, though Boeing typically discounts such large orders.
In an interview this month with Aviation Week, Boeing’s chief executive, Dave Calhoun, said he was optimistic that Boeing would be able to proceed without a flight deck overhaul, but signaled an openness to canceling the Max 10 if not. Delta said in a statement that it had “adequate protection in place” in case of any delay in the expected certification of the Max 10, including shifting to a different Max model.
Delta said the order, which includes an option for an additional 30 planes, served its long-term strategy. The Max 10 is expected to deliver “economic benefits” because of its ability to carry more passengers on a given trip and will be 20 percent to 30 percent more fuel efficient than the planes it will replace, the airline said. Nearly a third of the seats on the Max 10 will be in first class or Delta Comfort+, serving the airline’s focus on premium travel.
“The Boeing 737-10 will be an important addition to Delta’s fleet as we shape a more sustainable future for air travel, with an elevated customer experience, improved fuel efficiency and best-in-class performance,” Ed Bastian, Delta’s chief executive, said.


Elon Musk is known to be an innovator – with companies like Zip2, X.com (which became PayPal), Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, SolarCity, and many other companies that offer not always new, but mostly revolutionary products. Today we look at SpaceX:
Elon Musk wanted, and still wants, to go to Mars. Most people that want to go to another planet simply write a book, or build their own imaginary space-faring civilizations as they dose off to sleep. But not Elon. Especially since he has more money than he could otherwise use. Of course, when he founded SpaceX, he was merely a multi-millionaire, not a billionaire.
He founded SpaceX with only US$100million (plus other investments) of his own money, which is the kind of investment I would dream of for my own company, but is pretty much nothing when your main service is taking things on one-way trips into sub-orbit. That aside, Musk also juggled Tesla and SpaceX at times when neither company was doing overly well, and yet managed to save both from bankruptcy. He even keeps both companies from going under despite massive losses – no small feat by any measure.
SpaceX survives today as one of the only independent launch companies in the world, with their only non-government-backed competitor being Arianespace in France. SpaceX has revolutionized the space exploration industry, with a recycled Falcon 9 rocket launching into space later this month. Many of the technologies used by SpaceX are not in fact new technologies, but simply reusable.
The Falcon 9 allows clients to launch satellites for a fraction of the cost, because the rocket is not expended after its first launch, but rather, is fully reusable. Sadly, it isn’t electric. Awesome as that would be, ion propulsion isn’t quite there for atmospheric launch yet.
Coming on the agenda of SpaceX is the first manned mission to Mars; and they aren’t the only company that is working on it either. The space race is back on, as Digital Trends reporter Bill Roberson puts it. The prize: a big ball of rust with little atmosphere floating in a gigantic vacuum chamber. This is like the 80’s sci-fi movie Weird Science if all of the characters were congressmen and crazy billionaires…
Anyway, the technology that will ultimately make manned space flights to Mars possible is the reusable rockets made by SpaceX and other, similar products, with current rockets likely becoming the platform on which a manned Mars-bound spaceship is built. There is one sticking point on Elon Musk’s idea; terraforming.
Musk has said on multiple occasions that in order to make Mars safe for human colonisation, one would need to drop thermonuclear weapons on the poles. A spokesperson for NASA said “We are also committed to promoting exploration of the solar system in a way that protects explored environments as they exist in their natural state.” according to the LA Times, and many scientists have disagreed with Musk on other grounds, too.
There remains work to be done, and even if it never happens, research into colonising the Red Planet will continue to fascinate future generations. Efforts made in our age may even inspire people at a time when technology is a little more accommodating…
It would be great to get some discussion going in the comments below, so feel free to leave your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe!


GF1046 - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Bahrain - Head Quarter
Post holder is required to perform all routine and non routine maintenace tasks on all the current and future fleet in accordance with aircraft approved maintenace schedule and aircraft approved docummentation and strictly adhere to authority rules and regualtions.
He/She will be whenever required to support the recovery of AOG situations and to maintain Company and 3rd party aircraft in accordance with the approved maintenance schedule using approved methods and procedures.
• Perform Routine & Non Routine maintenance on Companys fleets & Third party aircraft as per BCAA Regulations & Company Requirements. Supervise assigned Technicians whilst performing their duties. Certify for all work perfomed
• He is required to obtain company certification authorization to qualify him to certify routine & non routine maintenace tasks on company fleets within the scope of his company approval.
• Whenever required he will obtain the required certification authorization to certify work perfomed on third Party aircrafts.
• Perform duties when deemed necessary at short notice accompany aircraft for the purposes of carrying out routine & non – routine maintenance tasks.
• Perform any task operationally deemed necessary to maintain the fleet in an airworthy condition.
• Attend training as per company requirements, sit company technical boards for obtaining Aircraft Type Certification.
• Whenever required by the company to perform technical representation at facilities outside the home base.
• Maintain self read & write continuation training.
• Travel when required for the recovery of aircraft during an AOG situation
• Strictly adhere to company staff & safety rules & regulations
• Adhere and comply with Aircraft approved maintenance documents when performing all maintenance tasks and acquaint self with all the safety related precautions to avoid personal injuries or damages to aircraft structures and systems.
• Ensure proper tools and equipments used for aircraft maintenance are in servicable and safe condition at all times. Report any faulty tool or equipment to the Duty manager.
• Ensure unservicable tools / equipments are identified, isolated and attach with a unserviable tag.
• As part of maintenance practices ensure all tools used are registered to ensure removal on task completion.
• Adhere to Airside safety rules and regulations in regard to driving and work areas.
• Adher to the Company policy and procedures as laid down in the Technical Publications i.e. TIM, MOE etc..
• Must maintain a high level of self descipline and respect towards his superiors instruction
• Whenever operationally required, the company will train him to perfom some specilized tasks like boroscope on company fleet engines , structure assesment/ repair and others.
• Whenever necessary he will be required to deputise for the Duty manager during his absense on vacation, sickness or training.
• Ensure that all tools including mechanics tool boxes contents are checked before and after each task carried out on the aircraft. CRS must be signed only when all tools are accounted for.
Minimum of 7 years experience in aviation maintenance and 3-5 years as fully qualified certifying engineer.
Holder of a valid AME license recogonisaised to BCAA and Gulf Air QA, endorsed with Type rating on two of company aircraft, must be Computer literate, Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English.
Must have completed a recogonised aircraft engineers apprentiship / Formal training
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV
2. Copy of proof qualification
3. Passport copy


MOSCOW: Several objects resembling living beings were detected on photographs taken by a Russian landing probe in 1982 during a Venus mission, says an article published in the Solar System Research magazine.
Leonid Ksanfomaliti of the Space Research Institute of Russia's Academy of Sciences published a research that analysed the photographs from the Venus mission made by a Soviet landing probe, Venus-13, in 1982.
The photographs feature several objects, which Ksanfomaliti said, resembled a "disk", a "black flap" and a "scorpion".
All of them "emerge, fluctuate and disappear", the scientist said, referring to their changing location on different photographs and traces on the ground.
There are many fine scientists in Russia. But this strains credulity. As I understand, it back during the space race days, the Soviet Union bet that Venus, rather than Mars would be the more interesting neighbor planet to explore. Sadly the common belief that venus might be a warm wet everglade proved false.Venus proved to be a place of almost volcanic heat, so one after another space probe melted on delivery. Life's likelihood of existing in something like a poisonous kiln is extremely unlikely.
But the scientist did see something. Perhaps given the noted Russian penchant for ballet, it was the Fire Bird!


Aviation neuropsychology focuses on the unique psychological factors associated with meeting the demands of various aspects of aviation, including piloting and air traffic control. These evaluations also take into account the federal standards and criteria necessary for medical certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Dr. Dan DaSilva has extensive experience in aviation neuropsychology as an evaluator, is a consultant to the Federal Air Surgeon of the FAA and all major US airlines, a frequent lecturer on the assessment of aircrew and controllers, and provides supervision to those seeking training in the field of aerospace neuropsychology. He is well versed in FAA standards for all medical certification classes as defined by the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
He is a CogScreen-AE provider and a beta tester for the new AE2 platform. He is a HIMS trained neuropsychologist and frequent speaker at the annual HIMS conferences and annual Aerospace Psychology Seminar. Dr. DaSilva has also served on and led task forces focused on the development and modification of FAA neuropsychological assessment specifications. He has also been accepted by the National Transportation Safety Board as qualified to provide expert testimony in aviation neuropsychology at NTSB hearings.


Dubai, U.A.E., 29 June 2011 – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced today that the CEO of its Capital division, Mr. Robert Genise, had left the Company to fulfill his desire to be involved in a more entrepreneurial venture. “We thank him for his many contributions and wish him well in his endeavors,” said DAE Managing Director Khalifa H. AlDaboos.
“We will take this opportunity to consolidate the management of this business in Dubai. The business will report to the COO of DAE, and will be managed in a more integrated manner with the rest of DAE. The bench strength of our management will allow us to provide continuity of service to our global customers and suppliers,” added Khalifa AlDaboos.
“Supported by our shareholders, DAE has built a successful aircraft leasing business with clients in 14 countries and aircraft assets in excess of $2 billion. We are committed to delivering excellence to our customers, suppliers and providers of credit,” added Khalifa AlDaboos.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd is a globally recognized aerospace company specializing in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, aircraft completions and aircraft leasing. The Company is headquartered in Dubai and operates in four continents and employs over 4,000 people. More information can be found on the company's web site at www.dubaiaerospace.com


HJ450 quadcopter frame kit: Support KK MK MWC FF KK. Shaft distance: 450mm Recommend: Motor: F4006 A2208 A2212 800KV~1100KV brushless motor. ESC: 15~25A ESC. Battery: 1800~3600mAh 3S Lipo battery. Propeller: 11*47 propeller. Transmitter: 5CH or 6CH DX6I. Carbon fiber landing gear: Universal and elegant design suitable for most quadcopter / hexacopter / octacopter. Has space for wireless AV transmitter battery and PTZ FPV camera. With multifunction landing skid. With battery strap tie and Velcro.


YiZhan just presented the I8H With 0.3MP Camera 2.4G 6Axis Gyro RC Quadcopter.
Here’s a round up:
Brand Name: YiZhan
Item Name: 2.4G 6 Axis RC Quadcopter
Item NO.: I8H
Gyro: 6 axis
Control Distance: About 300m
Charger Time: About 150mins
Flight Time: 8mins
Battery: 7.4V 1200mAh 30C,JST Plug (included)
Remote Control: 3 x AA battery (not included)
Quadcopter Flighting Weight : 280g
Quadcopter Size: 48cm * 48cm * 16cm
Color Box Size: 44.8 cm * 12.4 cm * 28.8 cm
With Altitude hold mode
In altitude hold mode, the quadcopter maintains a consistent altitude while allowing roll, pitch, and yaw to be controlled normally
With WiFi 0.3MP camera
can transmit the live image to your phone.
With Headless Mode
no need to adjust the position of aircraft before flying .
I8H can perform 360°flips/rolls (forward/backward, left/right)
6-Axis gyro quad-rotorcraft flight
strong stability, can easily implement various flight movements, easier to control.
2.4G technology adopted for anti-interference,
even more than one quadcopter is flying at the same time they will not interfere with each other.
Battery Protection & LED
YiZhan I8H is equipped with a battery protection module to protect and prevent overcharging the battery. I8H is outfitted with multi-color LED lights, making the flight more spectacular especially in the dark
1 x YiZhan I8H RC Quadcopter
1 x 0.3MP WiFi Camera
1 x Transmitter
1 x 7.4V 1200mAh 30C Battery(JST Plug)
1 x charger
4 x Propeller Cover
4 x Landing Gear
4 x Propeller（2 X CW 2 X CCW）
1 x Phone Holder
1 x Screwdriver
1 x English Manual


Have Some Adventures In Space At The Putnam
If you are looking for a free and family-friendly educational event this weekend, then make plans to head to the Putnam Museum!
This weekend only, the NASA Journey to Tomorrow Trailer will be on-site in the parking lot of the Putnam Museum, visiting from the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio! This traveling exhibit is a fun-filled interactive experience with learning stations and engaging activities. The exhibit also features an actual genuine moon rock artifact returned to Earth by the crew of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission.
Adventures in Space weekend will take place in the Putnam’s Grand Lobby, as well. The Giant Screen will also be playing a variety of shows (regular documentary admission does apply).
All of the Adventure in Space activities are FREE to visitors! Here are the exhibit hours:
Oct 20 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Oct 21 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Oct 22 12-5 p.m.
For questions or more information about this weekend event, contact Brittany Glass at firstname.lastname@example.org or (563) 336-7290.
Head to the Putnam Museum this weekend for an out of this world experience!


I've started research into my book about the Wasp helicopter. I've been going through old copies of 'Cockpit' and 'Flight Deck' magazine which the RN produced over the time of the aircraft. 'Cockpit' is the RN Flight Safety magazine and still in production ot this day. I've got some great articles for the book and next week I will be seeing Mr David Gibbings who helped me out with the Lynx book. As a Westland Flight engineer, he was in the first Lynx to fly and I've now just discovered that he was in the second ever Wasp flight some years previously. He is an archivist for Westland now and should be a fount of all knowledge.
The early days of rotary wing flight in the RN are fascinating and there were many experiments tried out before a final design was settled on. I intend to cover quite a deal of this in the book as it explains how the Wasp ended up as it did. Some interesting photos:
Not quite a Wasp yet but the first aircraft to conduct sea trials. Note the undercarriage which has flat plates attached to the skids - using air bled from the engine these could act like little hovercraft or actually suck the aircraft down onto the deack.
Not a Wasp at all but another early prototype that was actually quite successful but too small for the RN in the end (the Fairey Ultralight). It used little jets at the tip of each rotor blade to power the rotors rather than a gearbox. It didn't succeed but one wonders why no one has resurrected the idea.


Women of Commercial Drones serves as a forum to come together to discuss challenges, share achievements and collaborate on ways to help mentor professionals and younger generations of women.
Commercial drone development and sales are on the rise, but the number of women in leadership positions, whether in the drone industry or more generally in technology, is not. With a specific focus on women interested in commercial enterprise/business with drones, we want to encourage women to be bold in pursuit of their careers in this market. The commercial drone industry will benefit as a result of increased gender diversity. Let's elevate the conversation and have some fun supporting each other!


3 edition of SP-100 power system conceptual design for lunar base applications found in the catalog.
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Surf Air is one of those companies reserved for the rich and famous. It is a charter flight company based out of Santa Monica, California. The company started five years ago to give wealthy Californians the opportunity to charter their own flights to various California-based destinations. Members could arrange for a flight from LAX to Lake Tahoe, Santa Barbara or San Fransisco for the weekend while skipping security lines at the airport.
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What We Have Covered in This Article
- 1 HEXH2O Pro V2: an all-terrain drone from QuadH2O
- 2 Features of the HEXH2O Pro V2
- 3 Price and availability
Last Updated on January 6, 2020 by Editor Futurescope
Now the age of the drone is a continuous evolution where the renowned brands continue to position themselves in the market, while the new ones try to make themselves known with interesting proposals. The British company QuadH2O, is one of them because it is devoted to the manufacture of unmanned waterproof aircraft. Soon to present to its latest model designed for professionals, the HEXH2O Pro V2.
It is considered by being the most powerful and resistant in its category. This is because its use is intended for experienced users looking for exclusivity or an equipment for inspections. Therefore, it has an application with advanced functions and a high-performance remote control for precise handling.
The most interesting thing is that the new QuadH2O drone has built-in DJI systems and accessories. Its purpose is to combine the best of both worlds to provide greater reliability. Some of its highlights are its camera with 4K technology and the flight controller DJI Naza N3. The HEXH2O Pro V2 has promising features and today we will analyze them in this post.
HEXH2O Pro V2: an all-terrain drone from QuadH2O
In 2012, the British company QuadH2O started in the unmanned aircraft industry for beginners and professionals. However, the firm took an important step because its equipment is water-resistant to fly in the rain and navigate the water without problems.
The HEXH2O Pro V2 has such skills to become a drone with full functions. Its high power is due to its body made of epoxy fiber to be resistant against extreme climates. It also has six built-in propellers to achieve fast flight speeds and a floating system to land on water.
In addition, a DJI Zenmuse X3 camera with transparent cover to prevent contact with water is located on the front of the device. It can be moved in different directions to capture high resolution aerial or aquatic photographs and record videos in 4K.
The new HEXH2O Pro V2 professional model has advanced features and a high-performance remote control. These functions are offered by an application that allows controlling the configurations of the aircraft and the camera. In this way, they are operated from the remote control where the settings are displayed on the screen and transmits an effective signal of up to 5km.
Features of the HEXH2O Pro V2
As we mentioned earlier, the equipment is the most powerful in its category, due to its internal body and system. It has integrated a double battery of 8000mAh that allows you to fly for 30 minutes. In addition, it can reach a top speed of up to 56km / h thanks to the 350KV propulsion system.
Its high performance and reliability is concentrated primarily in the flight controller, DJI Naza N3. Its purpose is to control the flight of the aircraft because it detects any failure. It also has a vibration damping system for greater stability.
Highly resistant body
The body of the HEXH2O Pro V2 is made of epoxy fiber to be resistant against extreme climates. Thanks to its waterproof cover you can fly in the rain and navigate the water without problems.
Its body is made up of six propellers and six folding arms to store it in a practical way. Meanwhile, in the lower part is located a floating system, that is to say, two buoys so that it floats on the water.
In addition, on the front side the camera is protected with a transparent cover to avoid contact with water. Notably, the camera can move down to record images of marine life.
This model has a size of 740 x 240 x 650mm and a weight of 1450 gr. Its robust appearance offers the capacity to withstand strong winds of up to 25mph and to load a maximum weight of 2kg.
DJI Zenmuse X3
From the beginning of the company has maintained a close relationship with the recognized DJI. This is due to the integration of systems and accessories of DJI to enhance the performance of aircraft. However, this time QuadH2O decides to innovate with the HEXH2O Pro V2 with the addition of new elements.
The first is a DJI Zenmuse X3 camera suspended on a three-axis cardan protected with a transparent cover. It has a 1 / 2.3 “CMOS sensor of 12.4 megapixels, which records images with higher quality compared to the other cameras of the previous models.
Also, the 20mm wide angle generates a wide viewing angle of 94 °, ideal for aerial or aquatic photography. Nevertheless, its main capacity is the recording of videos in 4K to 30fps. In this way, it guarantees videos with excellent resolution and sharp thanks to the gimbal system to compensate for any movement.
Another favorable aspect of this system is that it allows the camera to move from top to bottom and sideways. Thus, the user can photograph or record videos from different perspectives, either during the flight or when the drone is floating on the water.
DJI Lightbridge 2
The second DJI element that is included in the new unmanned aircraft is the Lightbridge 2 remote control. This control is characterized by being the most powerful of the firm, due to its precision and resolution.
With the DJI Lightbridge 2 you can manage the speed, altitude, drone addresses and configure the advanced functions. It also facilitates the visualization of flight or submarine from the screen of a smartphone or tablet in Full HD resolution.
On the other hand, its design is simple to have two levers, an on / off button and a customizable button. Its high efficiency is in the upper edge where there are a series of buttons and two scrolls for a more precise handling of both the equipment and the camera. In addition, it has a built-in USB port, mini HDMI, 3G-SDI and a micro USB.
With respect to its high power is reflected in the 2.4GHz signal transmission. The drone is able to receive the signal up to a maximum distance of 5km for the user to explore without limits. Undoubtedly, it is an important aspect to carry out professional inspections, scientific investigations, searches, rescues, etc.
The precise handling of the HEXH2O Pro V2 is not only due to its remote control, but also by the DJI Go application. The app offers advanced features to ensure safe flight and detailed control of your settings.
Thanks to it you can view the images in real time in high definition from the screen of a smartphone or tablet. In addition, it displays information about battery status and signal strength.
However, his most outstanding tool for this professional unmanned aircraft are manual controls for the camera. In this way, the user can easily manage the picture settings while the aircraft is flying or navigating. In addition, you have other options to have a safe control as takeoff and automatic landing, and Return to home.
+ Specialist in professional inspections
+ Camera DJI Zenmuse X3
+ Videos in 4K
+ Three-axis gimbal system
+ DJI Lightbridge 2 Remote Control
+ Body resistant to extreme weather conditions
+ Floating system
+ DJI Go application with advanced features (available for iOS and Android)
+ Can fly for 30 minutes
+ 2kg maximum load system
+ Reaches a top speed of 56km / h
+ Resist strong winds up to 25mph
+ Double battery
+ High management knowledge is required.
+ It can float in the water, but not submerge
+ High price
Price and availability
The HEXH2O Pro V2 will be available starting March 31, 2017 and will cost approximately $ 6500 USD. If you are interested in this incredible professional aircraft you can log on to quadh2o.com
The equipment is synonymous of high technology for being powerful, resistant and versatile. Undoubtedly, it becomes an innovative drone for professionals because of the wide use options.
Do you know anyone who needs the HEXH2O Pro V2?


DOWNFALL OF GOFIRST
The competition in the aviation sector of India is increasing while different new players are entering the market. On the other hand, some old players are showing downfall and bankruptcy. Recently one of the very popular names in India's aviation sector - GoFirst, has filed for insolvency. The Wadia group-owned airlines have filed an application for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal.
The airline confirmed earlier today that all flights would be cancelled for three days, from May 3 to May 5, due to weather. After Go First made the decision to cancel flights for three days, the aviation regulator DGCA gave the airline a show cause notice. The airline has been ordered to submit information on the measures taken to lessen the inconvenience to passengers who had tickets for the cancelled flights, as well as a plan of action to operate flights in accordance with the authorised schedule beginning on May 5, 2023.
The reason behind the downfall -
The reason behind the downfall of this airline is not the same as previous airlines like Kingfisher. Previously different aviation companies failed to achieve success because of a lack of proper understanding of the sector or unbearable losses. But the case for GoFirst is different. They have blamed the US aerospace company - Pratt and Whitney for their downfall. According to the company, they have to suffer this loss because of the number of failed engines sent by the US aerospace company. These disputed engine problems led to the company grounding 25 of its aircrafts as of May 1, 2023. The percentage of grounded flights due to problems in the engines of the company has increased from 7% in December 2019 to 31% in December 2020 to 50% in December 2022. The airline has also seen a lot of instability due to frequent changes in the CEO of the company. The company was previously also known for paying irregularly to the vendors and the staff.
The course of action -
According to different sources, the lenders of the airline were unaware of the insolvency filing. The future course of action of the airline will be discussed after all the lenders have a meeting. The cash flow of the airline had to face a serious problem as the airlines grounded more than half of their fleets because of the faulty engines supplied by Pratt and Whitney. The engine used to support their Airbus A230 neo aircrafts. The airline is trying to make a good comeback as it has started its search for a strategic investor in the company and has also found out some potential investors.
The company used to have a market share of 6.9 percent of the total Indian aviation sector, and previously the number was around 9%. According to the current market share, the company used to fly 28,000 to 30,000 passengers every day, and this creates a potential risk of prices shooting up. The downfall of the airline company is also raising questions about the role of the Director General of Civil Aviation as it is the regulating agency of this sector.
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On 11 August 2005, IPSTAR roared into orbit and the satellite industry was not the same again. The launch of the IPSTAR broadband satellite, to this day 15 years ago exactly, marked the introduction of broadband satellite services in Asia Pacific.
With IPSTAR, Thaicom was the first operator in the world to develop and launch a High Throughput Satellite (HTS). In the years to come IPSTAR would connect hundreds of thousands of users in underserved and unserved areas across Asia Pacific to broadband internet. IPSTAR has been the region’s leading broadband satellite platform, underlining Thaicom’s innovative and pioneering role in the satellite industry. IPSTAR was built by US-based Space Systems Loral, the satellite manufacturer who developed and designed the satellite’s core technologies.
At the time of launch, IPSTAR was the heaviest commercial GEO satellite ever orbited with a launch mass of nearly 6,500 kg. It was also the first satellite to achieve a maximum 45 Gbps of bandwidth capacity.
ENTER BROADBAND SATELLITE
Designed for high-speed, two-way broadband communication over an IP platform, IPSTAR was designed to provide coverage over most of Asia Pacific via multiple, narrowly focused spot beams. The IPSTAR system is capable of maximizing the available frequency for transmission and increases bandwidth by a factor of twenty when compared to traditional Ku-band satellites, resulting in more efficient operations and serving the growing demand for high-speed broadband internet access and data.
IPSTAR was designed from the ground up as a new generation of satellite that can serve both internet backbone connection to fiber optic cables for ISPs and as a last-mile broadband internet service to consumers. The IPSTAR system’s switching and routing capabilities are located in the gateway and network control centers on the ground, allowing to upgrade all electronics and software from earth with cost effectiveness in mind.
IPSTAR low cost user terminals and increased bandwidth could successfully compete more effectively with terrestrial broadband solutions such as Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), Cable Modem and Fixed Wireless, while retaining the key satellite advantages of large coverage, and fast and flexible service deployment. Vast footprint coverage and in on-the-ground infrastructure in different countries of the region were advantages for the IPSTAR satellite system.
Traditional satellite technology utilizes a broad single beam to cover entire continents and regions. With narrowly focused spot beams and frequency reuse, IPSTAR is capable of maximizing the available frequency for transmission. With its 45 Gbps, it has 20 times more bandwidth capacity compared to traditional Ku-band satellites. High power levels in combination with high-gain antennas and high levels of frequency reuse via multiple spot beam antennas enable IPSTAR to providing data and internet services to rural areas for the first time on a nationwide scale.
EMPOWERING ASIA PACIFIC
Before the launch of IPSTAR, high-speed access to data or information services was virtually non-existent in the rural and remote areas of the region. For the past 15 years, IPSTAR has had a successful track record of providing the region’s telecom industry, businesses, homes and government administrations with cost-effective satellite broadband connectivity and services. Whether empowering school children through access to online learning materials in Thailand, expanding cellular networks in Japan, or providing reliable broadband connectivity at sea in Australia, since its launch IPSTAR has helped remove distance barriers in Asia Pacific like no other satellite platform.
IPSTAR’s footprint stretches across Australia and New Zealand, China, India, Japan and South-East Asia. At its peak, more than 200,000 user terminals were deployed in the region to provide people living and operating in rural and remote areas with high speed internet access. IPSTAR was designed to serve 10 million subscribers in 18 countries of the region.
HIGH THROUGHPUT SATELLITE LEGACY CONTINUED
The satellite market has changed dramatically since the launch of IPSTAR and the emergence of High Throughput Satellites (HTS)—but despite much smaller satellites being launched into low earth and medium earth orbits nowadays, GEO stationary HTS are here to stay and the increased demand for data and anywhere, anytime connectivity show no sign of slowing down anytime soon, signaling a very bright future for HTS.
Moving forward, HTS enabled services including cellular backhaul, maritime, and mobility, as well as services for the government and oil & gas markets are providing interesting opportunities for HTS. Looking at these opportunities it is clear that even after 15 years, HTS continues to be relevant. Even more efficient and technologically advanced HTS will continue the legacy of IPSTAR.
The next generation of satellite services will enable new business cases and higher service levels. In the near future, the emergence of the Internet of Things along with bandwidth hungry data applications will support the emergence of new HTS systems or Very-High Throughput Satellites (VHTS).
VHTS will have a tremendous impact through providing comprehensive coverage at lower costs along with compelling end-to-end solutions to satisfy the increasing demand for data acting as the driving force. Future HTS systems will continue to impact people living in Asia Pacific, ultimately helping to improve their lives and helping to meet the bandwidth demands of data applications alongside the low earth orbit (LEO) and medium earth orbit (MEO) satellite constellations being launched.
Article published by Thaicom, 11/08/2020


Qatar Airways celebrates its tenth anniversary in Berlin05.11.2015
Qatar has been flying the route Berlin-Doha for ten years.
On 5 November, Qatar celebrated its tenth anniversary at Berlin Tegel Airport.
In 2005, the airline’s first flight took off from Berlin Tegel to Doha, an Airbus A319LR with a seating capacity of 110 passengers. As the route was in high demand, Qatar Airways soon doubled capacity and began flying an Airbus A300-600 (224 seats) in 2006. In February 2008, the number of flights was increased from the initial four a week to one a day. Qatar Airways has been flying an Airbus A330-200 once a day from Berlin Tegel since 15 December 2013.
Qatar Airways offers its passengers outstanding transit services at its hub in Doha. Destinations in Asia, Australia and Africa are especially accessible from Hamad International Airport in Doha.
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Space Force to land first American on the sun says Trump
US President Donald Trump has pledged Space Force will land an American on the sun by the end of his Presidency.
According to Trump, Space Force, billed as a brand new branch of the US military will undertake a mission to the sun within ‘months’. The mission, according to Trump, is the first step in setting up a military base in the event of interstellar war.
In a recent press statement, the President said:
“I can’t wait to see the first American set foot on the sun. And don’t worry, we will even bring some sun rocks back to prove the mission’s success to the Fake News.”
Mar-a-Lago of the solar system
Trump envisages the sun to become the next US state and sees the sun as a potential resort destination.
“Texas will no longer be the lone star state. With its hot temperatures, I can see the sun being the Mar-a-Lago of the solar system. Melania and I plan to visit very soon believe me. It’s the perfect natural setting for golf courses and the most beautiful hotels in the universe,” he said.


We thought the Air Hogs Supernova, an interactive drone you control with your hands, would be too tough for our six-year-old son to play with. We were wrong. A few minutes after it came out of the box, the Supernova was flying around our living room, with his little hands chasing after it, trying to regain control. Within a week, he could hover the drone in his palm, looking like a happy little magician before laughing and shooting it up in the air.
While the Supernova does take some time to get used to, it doesn’t have the same steep and frustrating learning curve of most small drones, which are typically tougher to control than the big ones.


Welcome to "The Gods Are Bored," with malice toward nuns and charity toward owls!
Just kidding about nuns. I've never had much dealing with them. I think overall they must be a good lot, with some exceptions of course. They must save a bundle by not ever needing marriage counseling. Talk about a situation where the husband is always right!
Ah. As you see, we at "The Gods Are Bored" are back in the bad saddle and ready to rumble. It's spring break this week, and that means a new post every day! Oh joy!
Just now I dropped the Spare off at high school. I was listening to the news radio, and honestly, here's what the guy said:
"The space shuttle Discovery just made a successful launch. Where is it going? Stay tuned to find out!"
I guess I should have stayed tuned, because I've been under the impression that the space shuttle goes into space. But heck, I could be wrong. Maybe its destination this time was Disney World. Maybe it's going to do a flyover of Paramus, NJ and then land in the Hudson Valley. Could be that those astronauts needed to get to Kansas ASAP, and the space shuttle was just sitting there, all fueled up with nowhere to go.
I know that these news stations all use teasers to get us through the commercials. As teasers go, promising us that we soon will learn the destination of a recently lifted-off space shuttle was sucky at best.
Gosh. Do you think the Space Shuttle Discovery is actually headed for Olympus? That would be awesome!
Maybe I should have stayed tuned.


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DIRK DALLAS: Taking Flight: Flying & Shooting With Drones
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These days we can’t watch any TV program, film or commercial without seeing work made using drones. You no longer need to hire a helicopter pilot to shoot aerial photographs or motion video. Thankfully capturing aerial imagery with a drone is easier and more accessible than ever before but knowing where to start can be difficult.
In this comprehensive two-day class, photographer and drone pilot Dirk Dallas will demonstrate how to fly and capture photos and videos using drones. He’ll also teach you about the drone rules, drone dos and don’ts, and production/post-production tips and techniques to help you take your creativity to the next level. Attendees will also get hands-on experience piloting and photographing from the air.
Dirk will also explain his preferences for which drones to fly, as well as the drone to buy with any budget, the differences between various camera-integrated and camera attached drones (Go-Pros or small digital cameras) and more professional options.
NOTE: A one-day condensed version of this workshop will be offered on Thursday, May 11th. The primary difference is in the two-day class, there will be more lecture time as well as hands-on shooting with the drones for attendees. The one-day class, designed to be more introductory in nature, will offer the same lectures, but will be limited to demonstrations of flying and shooting techniques.
Dirk is a photographer, filmmaker, professor of digital media and the host of AdoramaTV’s web series “From Where I Drone with Dirk Dallas.” He is a leader in the drone photography movement having founded FromWhereIDrone.com, a leading drone photography and cinematography website. His photography has been featured in art galleries such as the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in Southern California, THE NWBLK in San Francisco, One Arts Plaza in Dallas and The MMS Gallery in Philadelphia. Some of Dirk’s clients include MINI, Nike, Toyota, Disney, Starbucks, Ford, American Express, Uber and Sea-Doo.


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