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-====== Drone News for Week of Feb 11 2019 ======
+====== Drone News for Week of 5/20/2019 ======
 ===== Drone NewsBytes Your Unfiltered Drone News Source =====
-|[[https://dronebelow.com/2019/02/15/drone-smashes-into-chicago-high-rise/|Drone Smashes into Chicago High-Rise]] - The Chicago Tribune reported an incident about a drone that had crashed into an upper floor of a building east of Michigan Avenue downtown Thursday morning, breaking a window but injuring no one.|
+|[[https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_thisweek/community/apple_valley/apple-valley-high-school-hosts-first-drone-racing-tourney/article_8cf1d758-7cdf-11e9-8bab-975bd9faf78e.html|Apple Valley High School hosts first drone racing tourney ]] - Before this year, Apple Valley High School sophomore Devin Martin had no prior experience working with drones.|
-|[[https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/02/14/the-sitewasp-drone-basically-replaces-the-supervisor-at-a-construction-site/|The SiteWasp drone basically replaces the Supervisor at a construction site ]] - Made to do a better job than a construction supervisor, and in less time, the SiteWasp can complete an entire recon in a matter of hours, whereas it would take a human days to complete an exhaustive check of the building and its progress. Built to do the job well, this quad-copter comes with a circular body and a camera that can rotate as much as 200° on this circular axis, which enables direct scans of both horizontal and vertical surfaces—all done without changing its position. The SiteWasp can also cover areas that are especially difficult for manual measuring like elevator tunnels.|
+|[[https://www.thepilot.com/news/nc-dot-reminds-drone-pilots-to-fly-safe-and-legal/article_f9d6de28-7cc0-11e9-bacd-e76f4054db9e.html|NC-DOT Reminds Drone Pilots to Fly Safe and Legal this Summer]] - Around 30,000 North Carolinians now own and operate drones for personal and recreational use. As this number grows, the N.C. Department of Transportation is reminding drone pilots to follow safety precautions because drones can be dangerous to others if they are not operated properly.|
-|[[https://www.natlawreview.com/article/faa-announces-new-uas-drone-marking-rule|FAA: New Drone or UAS Marking Rule]] - Federal Aviation Administration FAA released immediate rule change to require external registration # markings on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, drones, beginning Feb 25|
+|[[https://www.defensenews.com/air/2019/05/22/under-skyborg-program-f-35-and-f-15ex-jets-could-control-drone-sidekicks/|Under Skyborg program, F-35 and F-15EX jets could control drone sidekicks]] - Robotic jets could fly alongside the F-15EX and F-35 as soon as five years from now.|
-|[[https://dronebelow.com/2019/02/15/ordnance-survey-developing-solar-powered-high-altitude-pseudo-satellite-drone/|Ordnance Survey Developing Solar Powered, High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Drone]] - Mapping organisation Ordnance Survey plans to launch a solar-powered drone to capture higher quality images of the Earth.|
+|[[https://www.cultofmac.com/626042/finally-a-simple-photo-editor-focused-on-drone-aerial-photography-deals/|Finally, a MAC simple photo editor focused on drone aerial photography ]] - AirMagic Aerial Photo Editor is a brand new, first-of-its-kind simple photo editor tailored specifically to the needs of shooting drone video and still images. Right now, you can also get it at over half off the retail price, just $14.99 with this limited time promo code: WEEKEND25.|
-|[[https://dronebelow.com/2019/02/15/elroy-air-receives-funding-for-its-cargo-drone/|Elroy Air Receives Funding for its Cargo Drone ]] - According to the Elroy’s official website the Chaparral will take off and land vertically, like a helicopter, using six rotors. A rotor attached to the tail will allow for cruising at a brisk pace. Chaparral neither needs a runway nor an airport nor does it require an electric charging station, thanks to its “hybrid-electric power-train”.|
+|[[https://www.komando.com/happening-now/568173/read-this-if-you-have-a-chinese-built-drone-dhs-sounds-alarms|Chinese drones spying on users ]] - Despite their popularity in both consumer and professional fields, drones have recently fallen under scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The government has noticed concerning patterns of data use coming from Chinese-made drones -- and they're sounding the alarms for American drone owners to take a closer look at their favorite aerial robots.|
-|[[https://www.hoosieragtoday.com/not-just-big-tractors-national-farm-machinery-show-drones-also-display/|It’s Not Just Big Tractors at National Farm Machinery Show, Drones Also on Display]] - It wasn’t just the big tractors and planters on display at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. Drone technology is becoming more and more prevalent on the farm as data becomes such a valuable tool. Jeff Dickens is with AeroVironment, a drone company offering not only the equipment but the software to decipher what your drone is showing you. He knows that farmers like to wait until technology has been tried, tested, and is true before implementing it on their operation.|
+|[[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-48352513|Drone flown 'within 150ft' of passenger jet off Essex coast ]] - The captain of the EMB170 spotted the "dark" drone while 29 miles (46km) east of Southend on 24 March.|
-|[[http://www.reporterherald.com/news/larimer-county/ci_32450783/larimer-county-drone-finds-runaways-infrared|Larimer County drone finds runaways with infrared ]] - As darkness fell and temperatures began to plummet Saturday night, the Larimer County Unmanned Aerial Systems located a pair of missing juveniles using heat.|
+|[[https://yesweekly.com/meals-from-above-drone-delivery-coming-to-north-carolina/|Meals from above: Drone delivery coming to North Carolina ]] - A 50-year-old Triad aviation company, an Israeli start-up and the North Carolina Department of Transportation are preparing to test a program to deliver meals by drone.|
-|[[http://www.uasmagazine.com/articles/1987/drone-graffiti-project-launched-at-mexico-city-street-art-fair|Drone Graffiti Project launched at Mexico City street art fair]] - Among the more unconventional uses of drones is an ability that enables graffiti artists to reach places never before possible.|
+|[[https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a27547136/us-army-drones-black-hornet/|The U.S. Army Is Putting Tiny 'Black Hornet' Drones in the Hands of Troops]] - The Black Hornet personal reconnaissance system can fly for 25 minutes and see at night.|
-|[[https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2019/02/12/fpl-using-drones-survey-equipment-assess-power-poles/2849057002/|FPL using drones to survey equipment, assess power poles]] - The utility company's drone program has been in place for five years and the pilots are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.|
+|[[https://start.att.net/news/read/category/news/article/newsweek-trump_administration_appoints_drone_company_ceo_to-rnewsweek|Trump Administration Appoints Drone Company CEO to Lead Policy Committee ]] - “Enough is enough. Chao is allowing corporations to run roughshod over American safety,” said Lizzy Price, spokesperson for Restore Public Trust.|
-|[[https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/02/12/the-army-is-buying-this-pocket-sized-drone-in-bulk-for-recon-at-platoon-and-below/|The Army is buying this pocket-sized drone in bulk for recon at platoon and below]] - The drone can fly for nearly half an hour and it can range for more than a kilometer.|
+|[[https://fox13now.com/2019/05/20/679583/|The future of transportation: more drones, and maybe even hoverbikes ]] - PARK CITY, Utah -- Transportation executives from all over the country are meeting in Park City this week for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials conference. At the conference, officials will study the future of drone technology.|
-|[[https://fox13now.com/2019/02/11/drone-hunter-demo-in-the-skies-above-utahs-capitol/|DroneHunter demo in the skies above Utah’s capitol ]] - The DroneHunter is like a flying robot spider with Spiderman-like web shooting skills, and it’s made by a Utah company. Fortem Technologies showed off their invention at the Utah State Capitol Building.|
+|[[https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/drones-help-conway-code-enforcement/2015063166|Drones help Conway code enforcement]] - The city says it will only use the drone in extreme situations where they cannot access the property or need to get a larger view.|
+|[[https://newatlas.com/drone-fstar-robotic-car-israel/59764/|Drone uses swiveling propellor arms to become a robotic car when it hits the ground]] - We've seen a few impressive drones now that can adapt themselves to different modes of transport. Equally so is a new quadcopter developed at Israel's Ben-Gurion University, which flies like a regular quadcopter but turns its propellor arms into wheels to keep moving once it hits the ground. |
+|[[https://www.metro.news/where-families-dare/1565178/|Drone captures trio inching along 300ft-high path branded scariest in UK ]] - IT’S a family day out that offers spectacular views — if you have nerves of steel. The jaw-dropping images of a man and two girls clinging on to each other as they inched along Britain’s scariest footpath, inches from a dizzying 300ft drop, was caught by a drone. |
+|[[https://www.cbs19news.com/content/news/Castle-Hill-Drone-Race-helps-raise-money-for-Computers-4-Kids-510144061.html|Castle Hill Drone Race helps raise money for Computers4Kids]] - The proceeds from a drone race in Albemarle County went toward helping a local youth mentoring program.|
+|[[https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Your-internet-may-be-delivered-by-a-drone-someday-13856692.php|Your internet may be delivered by a drone someday soon ]] - A rendering shows the Hawk30, a drone developed by a joint venture of AeroVironment and SoftBank. It has a wingspan of 256 feet and 10 propellers, and can provide internet coverage for a radius of 124 miles.|
+|[[https://dronebelow.com/2019/05/18/scientists-develop-drone-tech-to-study-san-francisco-bay/|Scientists Develop Drone Tech to Study San Francisco Bay ]] - Environmental scientists can estimate the health of rivers, bays, wetlands and other waterways by studying the flow of sediments suspended in the water, and from the mud that forms when these sediments settle to the bottom. Drones are now enabling this study.|
+|[[https://www.click2houston.com/news/politics/drone-causes-lockdown-at-us-embassy-in-baghdad|Drone causes lockdown at US Embassy in Baghdad]] - The US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, was put on a security lockdown Thursday after an unidentified drone was detected nearby.|
+|[[https://dronebelow.com/2019/05/18/nasa-to-demo-drone-traffic-management-testing/|NASA to Demo Drone Traffic Management Testing ]] - NASA reaches final stage of testing its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management platform for drone traffic integration and management.|
+|[[https://cbsaustin.com/news/videos/afd-releases-drone-video-of-swiftwater-rescue-training-at-tom-miller-dam|AFD releases drone video of swiftwater rescue training at Tom Miller Dam]] - Battalion Chief Randell Nations captured the training using a drone. The Special Operations' Crews, a team from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, and San Antonio Fire Department all participated in the training.|
+|[[https://www.wthitv.com/content/video/510048032.html|Police use drone to watch over area as parents pick up kids after 'safety concerns' at Martinsville]] - martinsville elementary and junior senior high schools said dismissal was delayed "due to a safety concern." the clark county sheriff's office said it came after police received information that put them on high-alert. they have not said what caused the alert. officers walked the wooded areas near the schools to clear any potential issues. they also used a drone for over the area to monitor the threat.. and keep officers safe. the drone was still in place while parents picked up their kids from school.|
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 ===== Australia Drone News ======
-|[[https://indaily.com.au/news/business/2019/02/14/sa-solar-drone-tech-to-debut-at-avalon-air-show/|SA solar drone tech to debut at Avalon air show ]] - South Australian-designed solar technology with the ability to triple the flying time of drones will be exhibited for the first time at the Avalon aviation expo this month.|
+|[[https://thewest.com.au/business/infrastructure/drone-causes-blackout-in-kingsley-after-bringing-down-powerlines-ng-b881207191z|Drone causes blackout in Kingsley after bringing down powerlines ]] - A drone has been blamed for wiping out power to around 3000 Western Power customers on Tuesday night after it crashed into powerlines in Kingsley.|
-|[[https://www.airlineratings.com/news/virgin-plane-reports-close-shave-drone/|Virgin plane reports close shave with drone ]] - A drone reportedly came within metres of a Virgin Australia Boeing 737 approaching Brisbane Airport in the latest scare involving the ubiquitous remotely piloted aircraft.|
+|[[https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/17/ziplines-new-190-million-funding-means-its-the-newest-billion-dollar-contender-in-the-game-of-drones/|Zipline’s $190 million funding means it’s the newest billion dollar contender in the game of drones]] - With a valuation of over $1 billion and $190 million in new financing, Zipline has become the latest contender to be the leader in the game of drones. The competition to be a leading vendor of delivery drone services is fierce, but Zipline has already built its billion-dollar business selling its hardware and services|
-|[[https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/raw-drone-shows-diminishing-water-levels-in-darling-river-near-menindee/video/1cd76db1685520ab318f86f7cf9c41b8?nk=73043427bfaf42ca37942a36e4dfbf2c-1550208650|RAW: Drone shows diminishing water levels in Darling River near Menindee]] - February 14, 2019. The Darling River below weir 32 near Menindee. Lower Darling River farmers argue the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has ignored their water needs and instead prioritised northern irrigators and South Australia.|
+|[[https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/jessecm2205/video/220676dfc33a42955d4a52db6b0fe633&ct=ga&cd=CAAYATIaZGE0YWE0ZTM0ZTU1OTMzNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNE5hqHbrROicO3KJNPJfLA5-GlCbA|Wildlife photographer Alex Kydd captured this amazing footage of a shark feeding frenzy at Ning.]] - Wildlife photographer Alex Kydd captured this amazing footage of a shark feeding frenzy at Ning.|
-|[[https://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/police-helicopter-was-significant-distance-away-when-michael-william-buder-allegedly-pointed-laser-toward-it/news-story/682dd749d1f9dce84bb8f4ce6da7ff51|Michael William Buder faces court over laser pointed at PolAir]] - A man who thought he was pointing a laser at a drone was instead pointing the beam at a police helicopter a “significant distance” away, a court has heard.|
+|[[https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/drones-killing-birds-what-can-be-done,12719|Drones killing birds: What can be done?  ]] - The lack of regulation around drones has caused the death of countless and precious birds, writes Dr Peter Fisher.|
+|[[http://www.maritimeherald.com/2019/mesmerizing-moment-caught-by-drone-of-hundreds-of-bat-rays-off-the-coast-of-australia-video/|Mesmerizing Moment Caught By Drone Of Hundreds Of Bat Rays Off The Coast Of Australia]] - In a video filmed using a drone shows a formation of rays off the coast of Australia. The beautiful footage filmed Thursday shows hundreds of bat rays swimming in the crystal clear waters of Bondi Beach, reports Reuters.|
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+===== Videos =====
+|[[https://www.ky3.com/content/news/DRONE-VIDEO-See-the-fast-rising-Finley-River-in-Ozark-Mo-510246801.html|DRONE VIDEO: See the fast-rising Finley River in Ozark, Mo.]]|
+|[[https://www.whas11.com/video/news/local/drone-video-construction-crews-work-to-repair-i-265-sinkhole/417-397541e0-3276-4dbb-8cb6-44402146c0e8|DRONE VIDEO: Construction crews work to repair I-265 sinkhole ]]|
+|[[https://www.nbclosangeles.com/on-air/as-seen-on/LA-Trash-Pile-Ceres-Avenue_Los-Angeles-510182542.html|Watch: The View From Above LA's Most Notorious Trash Pile  ]]|
+|[[https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-martin-tower-every-angle-20190519-5xgcyyebw5cw7hg6ekj74ctsue-story.html| Martin Tower implosion: Watch how it looked from every angle ]]|

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