Drones deployed to monitor New York State Fair traffic
Drones will be monitoring weekend traffic conditions at the New York State Fair for the first time.
Engineering
Aug 27, 2017
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American flight underscores hazards posed by turbulence
At some point during many flights, the captain will calmly announce that there could be some bumps ahead and so passengers must be seated with their seat belts on.
Other
Aug 9, 2017
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Scholars shed light on 'moving target' of drone regulation in the US
For some, they're a hobby. For other people, they're tools. And for many, they're just a big nuisance. Love 'em or hate 'em, drones—or, unmanned aerial systems—are increasingly a part of life for millions in the U.S. ...
Engineering
Aug 2, 2017
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UK to tighten rules on drones after near-misses with planes
British officials announced plans Saturday to further regulate drone use in a bid to prevent accidents and threats to commercial aviation.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 22, 2017
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DHS chief hints laptop ban may not be extended right now
It may not be necessary to expand a ban on laptops and other large electronics in the cabins of many international flights into the United States right now, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Tuesday.
Other
Jun 13, 2017
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After setbacks, Alaska space business again has high hopes
When most people think of Alaska, they picture its thick forests, hulking grizzly bears and soaring, snow-covered peaks.
Space Exploration
Jun 1, 2017
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Appeals court strikes down FAA drone registration rule
An appeals court on Friday struck down a Federal Aviation Administration rule that required owners of drones used for recreation to register their craft.
Engineering
May 19, 2017
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US regulator reverses course on in-flight calling
A top US regulator moved Monday to roll back efforts to allow cellphone use in aircraft, reversing course on relaxing a long-standing ban on in-flight calls.
Security
Apr 10, 2017
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Company intends to build amphibious planes in Brunswick
An aircraft manufacturer that intends to build two-seat, amphibious planes designed in Finland for the North American market is poised to become the first company to build planes at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station, ...
Engineering
Apr 4, 2017
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Researchers convert grass into biofuel
Researchers at Ghent University (Belgium, Europe) have developed a process that turns grass into biofuel.
Biotechnology
Apr 3, 2017
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