CONTENTS FEATURES 44


ATLANTA POLICE AVIATION: OUT OF THE ASHES RISES THE PHOENIX


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HELICOPTERS TEAM WITH DRONES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT


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WHY TRAIN IN THE USA?


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VIDEOS 44 Atlanta Police


Aviation WATCH VIDEO NOW


Setting down in style amidst breathtaking scenery ħ @rusrobin


 @sylvanslacks @kiersa_koepnick 4 May/June 2024 MY 2 CENTS


RP columnist Randy Rowles voices his views


MEET A ROTOR PRO Danielle Fuller


EXECUTIVE WATCH Anthony Rios, President of FreeFlight Systems


SAFETY SITREP Small UAS Operations on the U.S. Border


MIL2CIV TRANSITION SO, NOW WHAT?


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ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY SETS NEW TRAINING STANDARD


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MAINTENANCE MINUTE Tricks of the trade for helicopter mechanics


UNCREWED UPDATE


AUVSI reports on the world of uncrewed platforms


HELIPHOTOS PHOTOS FROM THE FIELD


HANGAR TALK Industry news relevant to your business


BY THE NUMBERS Fascinating and fun factoids


COVER


The Atlanta Police Department utilizes a fleet of MD 500 helicopters to serve and protect millions of people who reside in and visit the metropolitan Atlanta area.


ATLANTA POLICE AVIATION UNIT


SPANISH GUARDIAN ANGELS MADRID POLICIA


ROBINSON’S NEW STANDARDIZATION COURSE


RotorPro.com May/June 2024


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MADRID POLICIA: SPANISH GUARDIAN ANGELS


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HANGAR TALK UAS, AAM & eVTOL News relating to these emerging sectors


PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOCUS AEROLITHIUM & UAVOS


ROTORCRAFT CHECKRIDE KNOW, CONSIDER, AND DO!


TRAIN IN THE USA


UNCREWED IN LE OPS


APSCON ISSUE


MAY/JUNE 2024


APSCON ISSUE


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