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Zipline Starts Austin Deliveries With FAA Comment Window Still Open
Zipline opened delivery in Round Rock on October 9 for 5,000 residents, two days before comments close on the FAA's draft review of its Austin plans.
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FAA Part 107 Test Adds Chart Questions Oct. 26 Not in the Supplement
From October 26, the FAA Part 107 knowledge test draws chart questions from current sectionals, not the printed supplement. One in six already fails.
Pilot Institute
DJI Neo 3 Unboxing Leak, 71,207-Drone Record, FAA $12M, FBI School
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: the DJI Neo 3 has a video leak, Sky Elements sets a Guinness World Record, the FAA hands out $12 million to drone test sites, and the FBI doubles its counter-drone school capacity.
Amazon
Amazon Tells North Myrtle Beach: Ask the FAA. FAA: Ask Amazon and City
Amazon told North Myrtle Beach the FAA decides overflights and its drones stay under 68 decibels. The FAA says ask Amazon and the city. Its table says 82.
Amazon
FAA Raised Amazon's Omaha Drone Band on Paper. Its Noise Model Didn't
The FAA's final Omaha review moves Amazon's MK30 cruise band from 180-377 feet to 205-370 feet. Its noise report still models the old numbers.
Counter-Drone
Pentagon Picks 3 Lasers And A Drone-Frying Microwave For US Bases
AeroVironment, Kord, Boeing and Epirus weapons will guard US bases for a year. The FAA safety finding the Pentagon cites covers one laser family.
Deal
DJI Mini 3 Hits $269 for Prime Big Deal Days, Matching Its June Low
Amazon has the DJI Mini 3 at $269 for Prime members through October 7, $150 off list and level with its June low. The Fly More Combo is $600.
Counter-Drone
US Military Counts 378 Border Drone Incursions In 30 Days, And Rising
The military detected 378 drones on the US-Mexico border in a month and says the trend is rising, as 21 firms tested counter-drone gear in Yuma.
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