This week in Drone News: A near miss between a drone and a police helicopter in Tusla, OK. A video submitted by one of our students showing a UFO (Unidentified Flying Object). And a length recap of the AUVSI/FAA Symposium including Remote ID information from the FAA's Jay Merkel and Administrator Dickson, the newly announced FAA Drone WINGS (or Drone PROPS) program and other things.
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\nTiming
Helicopter coming too close : 00:54
\nDrone-UFO : 02:44
\nFAA/AUVSI Symposium: 3:56
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\nScript/Notes:
Near-miss between drone and police Helicopter
\nCaptured in Tulsa during a procession.
\nLooks like an inspire 2 heading toward a helicopter and getting prop washed.
\nhttps://ktul.com/news/local/a-near-miss-with-a-drone-and-a-crash-on-the-turnpike-heightens-stress-on-law-enforcement
Drone or UFO?
\nBreanna, who is one of our graduates (98% on the exam!!) shared this video she took from her backyard.
\nThought it was firework at first.
\nThen after a while, the lights shut off. She said the lights also turned blue at one point.
FAA/AUVSI Symposium
\nJay Merkle: Final Ruling is pretty much done, going through the review stage before release to the public.
\nFAA Administrator Dickson: \u201cservice providers\u201d
\nWINGS Program for Drone Pilots
\n182k remote pilots as of 7/1/20
\nShoutout to Kevin Morris, the FAA Drone Guy, and the team of other FAA inspector including John, who I know watches every week!