The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) found that many drone sightings reported to FAA were vague, mistaken or involved remotely-piloted aircraft that were following the rules. Their study found only 27 cases (3.5 percent) where the pilot reported a “near miss” or “near collision” or “NMAC” for near mid-air collision. The study also found several reports where the pilot “isn’t reporting a near mid-air” or “did not consider it as a NMAC.” No matter if you agree with the FAA or the AMA findings more, the growth in possible drone incidents is a problem for the drone industry. Nothing forces a government agency to move faster than the perception of a safety issue (other than losing its funding). The FAA wants to send a clear and unambiguous message that operating drones around airplanes and helicopters is dangerous and illegal. “We have a number of educational initiatives with our
government and industry partners to teach drone operators how to fly safely, including the drone registry we launched last December,” says FAA administrator Michael Huerta. “But enforcement goes hand in hand with education, and we will take action against anyone who operates irresponsibly to the full extent of the law.” Clearly the FAA has been challenged in how it manages the integration of drones into the national airspace system, and stronger enforcement might be needed. Local governments are also taking action due to a number of incidents to protect people and property. Such incidents have also driven the development of
anti-drone technologies. One such item is Battelle’s Drone Defender, which is a essentially a radio jammer built on the frame of an assault rifle that floods its target with overwhelming signals on all the frequencies used by commercial drones, including GPS, cutting it off from the pilot. Another is Selex’s Falcon, which hijacks the video feed rather than jamming its circuits, allowing organizers to open up a direct channel to whoever is operating the drone, or just shoot down the drone if necessary. The FAA and CACI International are working on a new technology (project name Pathfinder) that can detect and identify drones and drone pilots who fly near airports, according to a contract obtained by Motherboard (http://motherboard.
vice.com/), using the Freedom of Information Act.
NOTABLE EXAMPLES OF DRONE MISUSE There are oh so many to choose from. From drones being used to ferry drugs and guns into prisons and over borders, to drones crashing at sporting events and concerts, and everything in between.
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abundant throughout the industry. As business flight missions changed, operators would switch aircraft, leaving spare parts for their former aircraft taking up valuable storage space. Then Duncan Aviation president Robert Duncan heard operators comment about this waste of money and resources. In 1984, he acted and formed a parts consignment service that gave operators a way to consolidate their inventories and consign those parts worldwide. More than 30 years later, Duncan Aviation still
provides operators with parts and rotables services that include consignment, parts location and 24/7/365 AOG services. And we still listen to customer wishes and respond by developing and providing experience, unlike any other.
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