Embargoed until MAVEN successfully reaches Mars orbit.
Vanna Bonta, actress/author/inventor/poetess and passionate space advocate, wrote a haiku to ride on the MAVEN spacecraft that has just reached Mars.
miles of whispering welcome.
Mars, you called us home.
Ms. Bonta's haiku was voted in the top three of over 1000 submissions in the international Haiku to Mars contest. She was present at Cape Canaveral last November for the launch of the rocket carrying MAVEN. Ms. Bonta also invented the 2Suit for intimacy in weightless conditions. She tested it on the Zero G plane for the History Channel documentary, "Sex in Space" in 2008.
Unfortunately, Ms. Bonta passed away from this realm in July of this year. Her ashes will be sent into space aboard an upcoming Elysium Space memorial flight.


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Facebook has completed a second check of a solar-powered drone designed to bring web access to remote components of the planet.
The drone - dubbed Aquila - flew for one hour and forty six minutes in Arizona.
On Aquila's maiden voyage last summer, the autopilot system was confused by serious wind and crash-landed.
This time, the drone flew at associate degree altitude of three,000ft, an extended manner from Facebook's meant sixty,000ft goal.
The social network has bold plans for its drone fleet and eventually needs to possess them human activity with one another via lasers and staying within the air for months at a time.
The check - that passed in could however is barely currently being created public - went "perfectly", in line with a diary post particularization the flight.
Facebook had at first publicized its June 2016 check successful however later admitted the drone had crashed on landing.
The crash was solely unconcealed once it emerged that it had been investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board.This time, the engineering team additional "spoilers" to the wings to extend drag and scale back raise throughout landing. They conjointly changed the autopilot package and applied a electric sander end to the craft.
The team recorded the landing and enclosed the video within the diary post.
Director of physics platforms Martin Luis Gomez same the drone had suffered "a few minor, simply fixable dings".
Aquila - that incorporates a wingspread of a Boeing 737 - is an element of Facebook's bold plans to attach the planet to the net.
This week, it declared that it's 2 billion users, over 1 / 4 of the world's population.


The Rocket Launch Platform is part of an in-development vehicle, it will be used to leave Planet 4546B. It can be constructed from the Mobile Vehicle Bay, however it is not advisable to build it during its development stage.
The Rocket Launch Platform is a very large floating barge with ladders on each side. In the middle is a circular indentation where the rocket will sit. On one side will be a terminal used to fabricate the rocket itself, as well as rename and color the rocket. On the opposite side is the rocket gantry (when it is constructed), which has an elevator that will lift the player into the rocket.
- The Rocket Launch Platform will be crafted using an Ion Crystal Matrix.
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Tentwenty was approached in early 2019 to help MBRSC create an online presence that matched their ambitions. Previously the MBRSC had several websites doing several different things at several different times. The number one aim for this project was of course to streamline everything into one concise platform.
The launch of the website tied in with the launch of the first Emirati Astronaut - a truly enormous moment not only in the UAE but also on a global scale. The ambitions of MBRSC to be a global player in the space industry is echoed through the website itself.


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PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL; “ALC”) announced long-term lease placements for six new Airbus Aneo aircraft with Virgin Atlantic Airways. The six new Aneos are scheduled to deliver to the airline starting in through from. Virgin Atlantic, a trading name of Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited and Virgin Atlantic International .. In place of these aircraft Virgin Atlantic has chosen to lease four former Air Berlin A aircraft, which will be based in Manchester.


Ever wondered what it would be like to work in NASA? Kerbal Space Program is just that kind of game where you can be a chief engineer at a space station. We shouldn’t forget to mention with the newest update you can travel onto foreign planets, build bases there and capture asteroids.
Kerbal Space Program was developed by Squad, an indie gaming company located in Mexico City, Mexico.The game first saw the day of light in 2011 as an alpha release, but has since been released as version 1.0 in 2015.
Kerbal Space Program brings us closer to the know-how of science of engineering a space craft that can fly. Players have a huge disposal of parts available to start creating a machine that can (hopefully) fly into space and come back in one piece. You also have pre-designed vehicles ready which you can take apart to see how they work or upgrade them to your liking.
You have the option of three game modes at your disposal: sandbox, a game mode where you can build whatever you want and fly anywhere you please; Science Mode, a mode that lets you conduct new experiments that advances the technology tree; and Career mode, a mode where you have to control the whole space station from recruiting new members, completing contracts, gaining reputation and much more.
The latest update for the game adds asteroids to the game, and you can capture them! This update was completed with the help of NASA themselves. The update also added the option to mine planets and construct bases on other worlds. All of this is backed up by a huge mod community which enrich the game and give it endless fun.
The game is available on the PC and PlayStation 4, and there are plans to release it on Xbox One and Wii U in the future.


- Kenneth Arnold UFO Incident (Jun. 24, 1947 – WA, U.S.A.)
- U=Z UFO Incident (Sep.-Oct. 1954 – London, U.K.)
- UFO Incident over Vatican City (Nov. 6, 1956 – Vatican City)
- Seto Inland Sea UFO Incident (Mar. 18, 1965 – Japan)
- Feb-15 Western Japan UFO Incident (Feb. 15, 1966 – Japan)
- Apollo 11 UFO Incident (Jul. 19, 1969 – Over the Moon)
- Northern Japan UFO Incident – Cigar-Shaped Mother Ship Accompanied by Small UFOs (Oct. 3, 1971 -Japan)
- Kaiyomaru UFO Incident (Dec. 18, 1984/Dec. 21, 1986)
- Eastern and Western Japan UFO Incident over Koshien (Oct. 8, 1985 – Japan)
- Alaska UFO Incident (Nov. 17, 1986 – Alaska, U.S.A.)
- US Navy UFO Incident (2004, 2015 – U.S.A.)
- Northern and Eastern Japan UFO Incident – Captured by Multiple Live Cameras (Oct. 31, 2016 – Japan)
- Oregon UFO Incident (Oct. 25, 2017 – Oregon, U.S.A.)
- Arizona UFO Incident (Feb. 24, 2018 – Arizona, U.S.A.)
- Ireland UFO Incident (Nov. 9, 2018 – Ireland)
◎ Alaska UFO Incident (Nov. 17, 1986 – Alaska, U.S.A.) ◎
On November 17, 1986, a JAL (Japan Airlines) special cargo flight of 1628 from Paris to Tokyo via Kefrabik (Iceland) and Anchorage (Alaska) encountered an enormous mothership and two small spacecraft flying side by side with the JAL aircraft for approximately 50 minutes over Alaska. The two witnesses were Captain Kenju Terauchi and Copilot Takanori Tamefuji. At the end of December in that year, more than a month after the incident, Kyodo’s monopoly scoop was distributed worldwide, and the news was widely reported by the media at home and abroad.
The two objects that were first observed flew in the same direction at the same speed as the JAL aircraft and disappeared from the view after maintaining the distance as if they had been leading it. Subsequently, in the sky over Fairbanks (Alaska), the captain saw a circular huge object projected in green on the weather radar of the aircraft, and it rose up in silhouette by the lights of the urban area. It was several tens of times larger in diameter than the JAL aircraft (about 64m) and as large as two large aircraft carriers back to back. The aircraft changed course, but the enormous object continued to fly together without leaving the left rear of the aircraft, and suddenly disappeared at the moment when the aircraft passed by the United Airlines (UA) that took off from Anchorage.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United Airlines (UA), which was flying the airspace, announced that their ground radar and airborne radar had not captured the huge object. After that, however, the FAA changed its announcements about the incident several times. The NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command), which was responsible for satellite observation, usually denies such kind of UFO incidents immediately, however, this time it kept silent for some reason. About a month after the incident, the editorial technical advisor of Aviation Week, which is the U.S. aeronautical and space technology journal, denied the UFO eyewitness incident by aeronautical experts such as pilots without investigating, saying that it was “a mistake in seeing Jupiter and Mars.” However, as a result of the detailed investigation of the direct interview with Captain Terauchi by IUOC and related materials obtained by him, it turned out to be that the object encountered by the captain and the copilot of the JAL cargo aircraft was UFO.
Aerospace News (Vol. 5-1, ’87-3) featured the “UFO incident over Alaska,” that described constantly changing conditions based on Captain Terauchi’s report and elplained the mechanism of ground radar and weather radar. The U.K.’s Sunday Times (June 7, ’87) and the major U.K. newspapers (June 8, ’87) introduced comments from FAA official that the JAL captain’s report about the UFOs was “professional and reasonable,” and reported that the “UFO incident over Alaska” was described in the FAA’s official documents. About 15 years after the incident, John Callaghan, a former FAA staff member entrusted with dealing with the incident, disclosed publicly that the all radars of JAL cargo aircraft, FAA, and the United Airline had exactly captured the UFOs. In addition, he testified that a gag order was pronounced against attendees at the reporting meeting of the case, and that the CIA had seized the relevant materials and attempted to destroy evidence.
The existence of UFOs that far surpass Earth’s science and technology highlights the existence of people who have built high-class civilizations, but for the Blackforces represented by the CIA, the existence of UFOs that awaken the human race to the truth of the universe is nothing but an obstacle to be concealed, distorted, and obliterated.


Rafale fighter Jets: Specifications, Capability, Top speed, Size and Price
Usually, we don’t post about jets and airways but as this is a proud moment for all the Indian citizens, we have come up with this blog only for information purposes. Just read it out and get all the details about Rafale fighter Jets.
Rafale is a Dassault Aviation designed twin-jet fighting aircraft. The aircraft is equipped to carry out operations of air superiority, interdiction, airborne identification, land assistance, in-depth attack, anti-ship attack, and nuclear deterrence.
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) July 29, 2020
The plane can hold a variety of powerful weapons. European rocket producer MBDA’s Meteor beyond the visual range of air-to-air rockets and Scalp cruise missiles will be the core of the Rafale fighter jet weapons kit.
Meteor is the BVR air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) next-generation intended to revolutionize air-to-air combat. The aircraft was developed by MBDA to counter traditional threats to the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and Sweden In addition to the missile systems, the Rafale fighter jets would be fitted with numerous Indian-specific upgrades, including Israeli helmet-mounted screens, radar warning receivers, low-band jammers, 10-hour flight data logging, infrared detection and monitoring devices, among others.
Here’s what you’d like to know about Rafale Fighter Jets, specification, top speed, size, design, cockpit
The Rafale cockpit holds a hands-on throttle and stick (HOTAS) control feature. The cockpit also has a wide-angle monitor and Thales Avionique provides the avionics with the required aircraft control and firing signals details. The war pilot has a scope installed on his mask. And there is a camera and onboard recorder which records the view while the mission takes place.
The Rafale has twin M88-2 engines, each capable of producing dry thrust and afterburners of up to 50 kilonewtons (11,000 pounds-force) and 75 kN (17,000 pounds-force). This also provides the facility for a refueling buddy-buddy that enables one fighter aircraft to transfer the fuel to another while still in action.
Many of the cutting-edge technologies they’ve used involve single-piece bladed piston disks and single-crystal turbine blades as well as ceramic coatings which is why it’s so common. The engines drive the Rafale to achieve a 1.8 Mach (1912 kmph) high altitude, and a range of more than 3700 km with 3 drop tanks.
The Rafale arms (Air Force version) are reported to bear more than 9 t of payloads. And they will carry the naval variant 13 t. The weapons range through Sidewinder, Apache, Harpoon, ALARM, PGM100, Magic, and Mica. This can hold anti-ship and air-to-air rockets, and it can fire targets on the ground about 300 km away from the SCALP rocket.
Around the same time, it can also shoot for eight specific goals. It has a twin-gun tank, as well as a 30 mm cannon that can shoot in one minute over 2500 bullets. The bird is also equipped with technologies that make missile laser guidance.
— Vidya (@journovidya) July 29, 2020
In September 2016 India concluded an intergovernmental agreement with France to purchase 36 Rafale fighter jets at a rate of about Rs 58,000 crore.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE RAFALE JET
Wingspan: 10.90 m
Length: 15.30 m
Heigh: t5.30 m
Max. thrust: 2 x 7.5 t
Limit load factors: -3.2 g / +9 g
Max. speed: M = 1.8 / 750 knots
Approach speed: less than 120 knots
Landing ground run: 450 m (1,500 ft) without drag-chute
Service ceiling: 50,000 ft
Overall empty weight: 10 t (22,000 lbs) class Max. take-off weight: 24.5 t (54,000 lbs)
Fuel:(internal): 4.7 t (10,300 lbs)
Fuel (external): up to 6.7 t (14,700 lbs)
External load: 9.5 t (21,000 lbs)


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Last month I wrote a post about the first image of our planet
from space called Earthrise
. Today I learned that a satellite called DSCOVR, launched in 2015, monitors space weather and earth science. As part of that process, it photographs the entire circle of Earth every day! An article on the Visual Culture web site details the history of this satellite,
the dream of Al Gore, which sat in storage from 2001 to 2009. You can see a slideshow of the most recent pictures on the NASA web site
, along with lots of other data. Take a look!
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BUMAX fasteners to be used on ISS
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Specialist fastener manufacturer BUMAX has been selected to provide crucial fasteners to be used on the International Space Station (ISS) — BUMAX 88 fasteners will be used to secure a new payload going to the ISS to measure the speed of sound.
BUMAX premium fasteners include some of the strongest in the world and are being used in a variety of extremely demanding and cutting-edge scientific applications, such as at the scientific research institute CERN in Switzerland and for the world's largest optical telescope in northern Chile.
The space sector continues to benefit from the BUMAX fastener range with various applications. BUMAX extra strong and fatigue resistant model 88 has been selected to securely fasten the housing of a new payload on the ISS called Granular Sound.
The customer is OHB System AG, a subsidiary of the European space and technology group OHB SE, under contract of the European Space Agency (ESA). OHB SE is a European multinational technology corporation. Headquartered in Bremen, Germany, the corporation consists of the three business divisions: Space Systems, Aerospace and Digital. At present, OHB is the third largest corporation in Europe's space sector.
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About two weeks ago, news about ingenious Czechs inventing a flying bicycle spread around the internet and couple of my friends have forwarded me links to the video of the maiden flight. I watched the video of the radio-controlled 180lb machine making a short flight inside a hall and since then, I haven't been able to stop thinking about flying and bicycles.
I used to fly gliders for almost 20 years (and hang-gliders for a few years) before switching 100% to bicycling, so I understand the human desire to fly instead of moving slowly in the dust of the Earth's surface, or at least pedaling a bike and go fast who knows where. So from that standpoint, a flying bicycle sounds like a great idea. Invented by the darn Czechs... but wait a sec, haven't people flown by pedal power before? Plus, this Czech "invention" is not pedal powered, it flies on batteries and electric motors!
So let's remind ourselves about who flew by pedal power first: Bryan Allen pedaling the Gossamer Condor (constructed by Paul McCready) on August 23rd, 1977, thus winning the Kremer prize.
Two years later, June 12, 1979 Gossamer Albatross completed a successful crossing of the English Channel to win the second Kremer prize:
Of course, these flying machines could hardly be called flying bikes, they were high-tech ultralight aircraft. Let's go back to the Czech flying bike: it is called Jan Tleskac. This is a name from popular books and comics by Jaroslav Foglar. His most famous books were a trilogy about a group of boys, who called themselves Rychle Sipy (Rapid Arrows). You would have to read the books forty years ago to immerse yourself into the drama of Rychle Sipy's search for a mysterious puzzle (Jezek v kleci) which had plans for a flying bicycle hidden inside, while running into all kinds of trouble with a very secretive society of Vonts, who had lived secluded in Stinadla (an ominously sounding part of town). The flying bike plans once belonged to an apprentice named Jan Tleskac, who was the first (although fictitious) person to invent a flying bike. He also designed the puzzle as a safe place for his plans, it was extremely difficult to get the hedgehog out of its cage. Jan Tleskac knew to be afraid, his boss was after his IP, eventually killed him, but was not able to solve the puzzle in time, since the Vonts were closing in. In a chase inside Stinadla catacombs, the puzzle was lost for a long time, until Rychle Sipy got a hold of it.
I recall the passage from the book, when Jan Tleskac goes for a test ride / flight at night, after many failed attempts to fly his bike. I may be incorrect after 40 years, but the crux of the story was that he attached wings, gearing and a propeller to his regular commuter bike, rode his bike as fast as he could on a road, to the point where the wings got enough lift for the bike to start losing tire traction, then he switched gears from wheels to the propeller shaft and flew! I guess that smart engineers have calculated the power needed for something like that and it is most likely not possible, but you might have noticed that Gossamer Albatross took off from a downward sloping rail, that got the aircraft moving while at the same time, the pilot generated enough propeller thrust by pedaling. I like this concept a lot more than a bike frame attached to four rotors. It could as well be a couch, not a bike. If I let my non-engineering imagination wander, I could see a bike like Jan Tleskac's, but instead of large wings, my flying bike would be a gyro (gyrocopter, an aircraft with a rotating wing), so the airlift would be created by forward motion of the bike, first by riding on the ground, then by switching to a propeller.
I better hurry up to a patent office or Kickstarter, since there is already this:


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27 May 1931: Auguste Piccard, adventurer and former student of Einstein, and his assistant Paul Kipfer made the very first stratosphere flight in a gas-driven hot air balloon, reaching 15,781 meters altitude (they were the first human beings to see the earth’s curvature with their own eyes). Unfortunately, they were forced to a spectacular emergency landing on Gurgl’s Glacier.
Within a few days Obergurgl became world-famous due to the successful rescue of the two explorers. The sleepy village of Obergurgl was suddenly awake and the world public was informed on the fortunate landing which was the very origin of tourism in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. Over the years, it has become one of the Alps’ top holiday destinations.
It’s not recorded if the local mountain rescuers from Obergurgl crossed a bridge on their way to the emergency landing site. But they would appreciate the newly built suspension bridge for sure!


Monday, October 12, 2009
One Drop of Water
SPACE CLOWN: Canadian circus tycoon Guy Laliberte returned from space Sunday, making a safe landing in the steppes of northern Kazakhstan to cap off a weeklong joyride through orbit. Laliberte, founder of Cirque du Soleil, paid $35 million to become "the first clown in space," and broadcast a performance from the International Space Station on Friday highlighting threats to fresh drinking-water sources back on Earth. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, U2 and Shakira also participated in the broadcast. Laliberte often wore a bulbous red clown nose while in space, and promised to tickle his fellow astronauts in their sleep. The 50-year-old former stilt-walker and fire-breather was seen wearing the red clown nose as he was helped out of the Soyuz space capsule Sunday. (Source: AP)
I watched this show Saturday night. It was only shown via the Internet but was a typically tremendous Cirque-du-Soleil-type creative endeavor but on a world-wide (and space-wide) scale.


Song: Space Oddity (1969)
Artist: David Bowie
Album: David Bowie (aka Space Oddity)
Thoughts: This morning I got on a plane at 5:30am to head back to Washington. As I was on the plane soaring through the clouds I got hit with the most unusual sense of joy as I was humbled when I realized that we live in infinity. I realized on this plane that we live on a planet in the middle of space. Of course, I knew this before but on the plane this morning I realized we are so small in the universe. What a humbling thought! But I am so happy that I can exist in such a vast space. All praise! Peace!
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Commander Anthony P. Masslofsky graduated from the Pennsylvania
State University in 1993, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering.
After spending a year "stashed" in Virginia Beach with VF-142 and VF-101, he reported to
Pensacola for Aviation Preflight Indoctrination in August of 1994. Upon completion,
Commander Masslofsky attended pilot training in Corpus Christi, Texas, Meridian,
Mississippi, and finally received his Wings of Gold at NAS Kingsville, Texas in
September of 1996. He reported to the "Vikings" of VAQ-129 at NAS Whidbey Island,
Washington for initial EA-6B Prowler training.
Commander Masslofsky's first assignment was with the "Phoenix" of VAQ-128.
He made two deployments in support of Operation Southern Watch to Prince Sultan
Air Base, during which he participated in Operation Desert Fox. Commander Masslofsky
then reported to the "Zappers" of VAQ-130 aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).
In 2002, Commander Masslofsky attended the Naval Aviation Safety School in Monterey,
California, after which he reported to the "Vampires" of VX-9. After a year as the
Safety Officer, he became an Operational Test Director in the Electronic Warfare branch.
In January of 2005, Commander Masslofsky checked into the "Cougars" of VAQ-139,
where he served as the Safety Officer, Administration Officer, Maintenance Officer,
and Operations Officer. While there, he made deployments to the Persian Gulf and
Western Pacific aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
Following initial training in the A-10 Warthog, Commander Masslofsky then reported
to the "Bulldogs" of the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
While there he served as Assistant Director of Operations, Assistant Safety Officer
and Commanding Officer.
In August of 2011, Commander Masslofsky returned to VX-9 to serve as the Executive
Officer. Additionally, he earned his Masters in Aviation Science from Embry-Riddle
University while with the Air Force.
Commander Masslofsky's decorations include the Air Medal with Strike/Flight device,
the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and numerous other unit and campaign awards.
Commander Masslofsky has accumulated over 2,500 flight hours and 275 carrier arrested
landings. Much to the disappointment of Texas men everywhere, he is married to the
former Wendy Hill from Houston, Texas, and the proud father of Baylee, Coriana, and


Shoot for the stars, or at least try! You will have approximately 45 minutes until lift off to build a prototype rocket. We provide complete instructions, and if followed correctly and built correctly, the rocket will be ready for launching!! They can travel up to 500 feet, so a location under a flight path could be tricky. Rocket launch is run in conjunction with a variety of team challenges, where, upon successful completion teams are rewarded with design tips.We suggest a maximum of 8 people in a team to ensure maximum participation.


Black Laborary Ghost Combat Unit/ Long horned Reindeer is an army ranger of Black Laborary.
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Falcon not only has excellent eyesight which can see miles away, it can also fly at high speed and change direction rapidly which allows instant assault on it’s prey. Because of all these attributes, falcon has great command of the air and elite air force personnel were chosen to genetically modified with falcon genes.
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Виктор is a Russian. He was a spy collecting German Air Force information and technology for the Russian army. Eventually he was discovered by the Germans and was scientifically brain washed through major brain modification. All past memories were erased and now he pledged his loyalty to the Germans. He was also the first Black Laborary’s experimental success in face cosmetic surgery and major brain modification.


Priesters new aircraft carrier will be completed over the next two years, according to an announcement by the company.
The aircraft carrier, dubbed the Prieser, is scheduled to be commissioned in 2021 and be delivered to the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Newport News, Virginia, in 2019.
Priesers construction was originally expected to be finished by 2020, but it was delayed until 2025 due to ongoing delays with its engine and propulsion systems.
The ship will be a significant step forward in Priess future in the military, as it will be the first aircraft carrier commissioned in the US and will play a significant role in the future of the Navy.
Priester will be capable of deploying up to 12 aircraft per berth and is expected to carry an additional 3,000 sailors, according to the Company’s press release.
The aircraft carrier will be the first ship of its class built in the United States and the largest vessel in the Pacific fleet.
While it is not known when the vessel will be commissioned, it is expected that it will begin in 2021.
For more information on the P-38 Thunder, follow the P-38 project on the Navy’s Facebook page, Twitter and Google+.


NASA's Perseverance rover successfully lands on Mars!
Watch live as NASA attempts to land the Perseverance rover on Mars! Confirmation of a successful landing at Jezero Crater is expected around 3:55 pm Eastern (20:55 UTC), if everything goes to plan. The NASASpaceflight team will be providing live coverage of all of the critical events leading up to landing through to (hopefully) the first images from Perseverance on the Red Planet.
Forum Coverage: forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=38208.0


FSO (Free Space Optics, Laser, Optical Wireless) Guide
Free Space Optics (FSO) communications, also called Optical Wireless (OW) or Infrared Laser, refers to the transmission of modulated visible or infrared (IR) beams through the atmosphere to obtain optical communications. Like fibre, Free Space Optics (FSO) uses lasers to transmit data, but instead of enclosing the data stream in a glass fibre, it is transmitted through the air. Free Space Optics (FSO) works on the same basic principle as Infrared television remote controls, wireless keyboards or IRDA ports on laptops or cellular phones.
History of Free Space Optics (FSO)
The engineering maturity of Free Space Optics (FSO) is often underestimated, due to a misunderstanding of how long Free Space Optics (FSO) systems have been under development. Historically, Free Space Optics (FSO) or optical wireless communications was first demonstrated by Alexander Graham Bell in the late nineteenth century (prior to his demonstration of the telephone!). Bell’s Free Space Optics (FSO) experiment converted voice sounds into telephone signals and transmitted them between receivers through free air space along a beam of light for a distance of some 600 feet. Calling his experimental device the “photophone,” Bell considered this optical technology – and not the telephone – his pre-eminent invention because it did not require wires for transmission.
Although Bell’s photophone never became a commercial reality, it demonstrated the basic principle of optical communications. Essentially all of the engineering of today’s Free Space Optics (FSO) or free space optical communications systems was done over the past 40 years or so, mostly for defense applications. By addressing the principal engineering challenges of Free Space Optics (FSO), this aerospace/defence activity established a strong foundation upon which today’s commercial laser-based Free Space Optics (FSO) systems are based.
How Free Space Optics (FSO) Works
Free Space Optics (FSO) transmits invisible, eye-safe light beams from one “telescope” to another using low power infrared lasers in the terahertz spectrum. The beams of light in Free Space Optics (FSO) systems are transmitted by laser light focused on highly sensitive photon detector receivers. These receivers are telescopic lenses able to collect the photon stream and transmit digital data containing a mix of Internet messages, video images, radio signals or computer files. Commercially available systems offer capacities in the range of 100 Mbps to 2.5 Gbps, and demonstration systems report data rates as high as 160 Gbps.
Free Space Optics (FSO) systems can function over distances of several kilometres. As long as there is a clear line of sight between the source and the destination, and enough transmitter power, Free Space Optics (FSO) communication is possible.
FSO: Wireless Links at the Speed of Light
Unlike radio and microwave systems, Free Space Optics (FSO) is an optical technology and no spectrum licensing or frequency coordination with other users is required, interference from or to other systems or equipment is not a concern, and the point-to-point laser signal is extremely difficult to intercept, and therefore secure. Data rates comparable to optical fibre transmission can be carried by Free Space Optics (FSO) systems with very low error rates, while the extremely narrow laser beam widths ensure that there is almost no practical limit to the number of separate Free Space Optics (FSO) links that can be installed in a given location.
How Free Space Optics (FSO) benefits you
FSO is free from licensing and regulation which translates into ease, speed and low cost of deployment. Since Free Space Optics (FSO) transceivers can transmit and receive through windows, it is possible to mount Free Space Optics (FSO) systems inside buildings, reducing the need to compete for roof space, simplifying wiring and cabling, and permitting Free Space Optics (FSO) equipment to operate in a very favourable environment. The only essential requirement for Free Space Optics (FSO) or optical wireless transmission is line of sight between the two ends of the link.
For Metro Area Network (MAN) providers the last mile or even feet can be the most daunting. Free Space Optics (FSO) networks can close this gap and allow new customers access to high-speed MAN’s. Providers also can take advantage of the reduced risk of installing an Free Space Optics (FSO) network which can later be redeployed.
The Market. Why FSO? Breaking the Bandwidth Bottleneck
Why FSO? The global telecommunications network has seen massive expansion over the last few years. First came the tremendous growth of the optical fiber long-haul, wide-area network (WAN), followed by a more recent emphasis on metropolitan area networks (MANs). Meanwhile, local area networks (LANs) and gigabit Ethernet ports are being deployed with a comparable growth rate. In order for this tremendous network capacity to be exploited, and for the users to be able to utilize the broad array of new services becoming available, network designers must provide a flexible and cost-effective means for the users to access the telecommunications network. Presently, however, most local loop network connections are limited to 1.5 Mbps (a T1 line). As a consequence, there is a strong need for a high-bandwidth bridge (the “last mile” or “first mile”) between the LANs and the MANs or WANs.
A recent New York Times article reported that more than 100 million miles of optical fibre was laid around the world in the last two years, as carriers reacted to the Internet phenomenon and end users’ insatiable demand for bandwidth. The sheer scale of connecting whole communities, cities and regions to that fiber optic cable or “backbone” is something not many players understood well. Despite the huge investment in trenching and optical cable, most of the fibre remains unlit, 80 to 90% of office, commercial and industrial buildings are not connected to fibre, and transport prices are dropping dramatically.
Free Space Optics (FSO) systems represent one of the most promising approaches for addressing the emerging broadband access market and its “last mile” bottleneck. Free Space Optics (FSO) systems offer many features, principal among them being low start-up and operational costs, rapid deployment, and high fiber-like bandwidths due to the optical nature of the technology.
Broadband Bandwidth Alternatives
Access technologies in general use today include telco-provisioned copper wire, wireless Internet access, broadband RF/microwave, coaxial cable and direct optical fiber connections (fiber to the building; fiber to the home). Telco/PTT telephone networks are still trapped in the old Time Division Multiplex (TDM) based network infrastructure that rations bandwidth to the customer in increments of 1.5 Mbps (T-1) or 2.024 Mbps (E-1). DSL penetration rates have been throttled by slow deployment and the pricing strategies of the PTTs. Cable modem access has had more success in residential markets, but suffers from security and capacity problems, and is generally conditional on the user subscribing to a package of cable TV channels. Wireless Internet access is still slow, and the tiny screen renders it of little appeal for web browsing.
Broadband RF/microwave systems have severe limitations and are losing favor. The radio spectrum is a scarce and expensive licensed commodity, sold or leased to the highest bidder, or on a first-come first-served basis, and all too often, simply unavailable due to congestion. As building owners have realized the value of their roof space, the price of roof rights has risen sharply. Furthermore, radio equipment is not inexpensive, the maximum data rates achievable with RF systems are low compared to optical fiber, and communications channels are insecure and subject to interference from and to other systems (a major constraint on the use of radio systems).
Free Space Optics (FSO) Advantages
Free space optical (FSO) systems offers a flexible networking solution that delivers on the promise of broadband. Only free space optics or Free Space Optics (FSO) provides the essential combination of qualities required to bring the traffic to the optical fiber backbone – virtually unlimited bandwidth, low cost, ease and speed of deployment. Freedom from licensing and regulation translates into ease, speed and low cost of deployment. Since Free Space Optics (FSO) optical wireless transceivers can transmit and receive through windows, it is possible to mount Free Space Optics (FSO) systems inside buildings, reducing the need to compete for roof space, simplifying wiring and cabling, and permitting the equipment to operate in a very favorable environment. The only essential for Free Space Optics (FSO) is line of sight between the two ends of the link.
Security and Free Space Optics (FSO)
The common perception of wireless is that it offers less security than wireline connections. In fact, Free Space Optics (FSO) is far more secure than RF or other wireless-based transmission technologies for several reasons:
Free Space Optics (FSO) laser beams cannot be detected with spectrum analyzers or RF meters
Free Space Optics (FSO) laser transmissions are optical and travel along a line of sight path that cannot be intercepted easily. It requires a matching Free Space Optics (FSO) transceiver carefully aligned to complete the transmission. Interception is very difficult and extremely unlikely
The laser beams generated by Free Space Optics (FSO) systems are narrow and invisible, making them harder to find and even harder to intercept and crack
Data can be transmitted over an encrypted connection adding to the degree of security available in Free Space Optics (FSO) network transmissions.
Free Space Optics (FSO) Challenges
The advantages of free space optical wireless or Free Space Optics (FSO) do not come without some cost. When light is transmitted through optical fiber, transmission integrity is quite predictable – barring unforseen events such as backhoes or animal interference. When light is transmitted through the air, as with Free Space Optics (FSO) optical wireless systems, it must contend with a a complex and not always quantifiable subject – the atmosphere.
Attenuation, Fog and Free Space Optics (FSO)
Fog substantially attenuates visible radiation, and it has a similar affect on the near-infrared wavelengths that are employed in Free Space Optics (FSO) systems. Note that the effect of fog on Free Space Optics (FSO) optical wireless radiation is entirely analogous to the attenuation – and fades – suffered by RF wireless systems due to rainfall. Similar to the case of rain attenuation with RF wireless, fog attenuation is not a “show-stopper” for Free Space Optics (FSO) optical wireless, because the optical link can be engineered such that, for a large fraction of the time, an acceptable power will be received even in the presence of heavy fog. Free Space Optics (FSO) optical wireless-based communication systems can be enhanced to yield even greater availabilities.
Free Space Optics (FSO) and Physical Obstructions
Free Space Optics (FSO) products which have widely spaced redundant transmitters and large receive optics will all but eliminate interference concerns from objects such as birds. On a typical day, an object covering 98% of the receive aperture and all but 1 transmitter; will not cause an Free Space Optics (FSO) link to drop out. Thus birds are unlikely to have any impact on Free Space Optics (FSO) transmission.
Free Space Optics (FSO) Pointing Stability – Building Sway, Tower Movement
Only wide-beamwidth fixed pointed Free Space Optics (FSO) systems are capable of handling the vast majority of movement found in deployments on buildings. Narrow beam systems are unreliable, requiring manual re-alignment on a regular basis, due to building movement. ‘Wide beam’ means more than 5milliradians. Narrow systems (1-2mRad) are not reliable without a tracking system
The combination of effective beam divergence and a well matched receive Field-of-View (FOV) provide for an extremely robust fixed pointed Free Space Optics (FSO) system suitable for most deployments. Fixed-pointed Free Space Optics (FSO) systems are generally preferred over actively-tracked Free Space Optics (FSO) systems due to their lower cost.
Free Space Optics (FSO) and Scintillation
Performance of many Free Space Optics (FSO) optical wireless systems is adversely affected by scintillation on bright sunny days; the effects of which are typically reflected in BER statistics. Some optical wireless products have a unique combination of large aperture receiver, widely spaced transmitters, finely tuned receive filtering, and automatic gain control characteristics. In addition, certain optical wireless systems also apply a clock recovery phase-lock-loop time constant that all but eliminate the affects of atmospheric scintillation and jitter transference.
Solar Interference and Free Space Optics (FSO)
Solar interference in Free Space Optics (FSO) free space optical systems can be combated in two ways. Optical narrowband filter proceeding the receive detector used to filter all but the wavelength actually used for intersystem communications. To handle off-axis solar energy, sophisticated spatial filters have been implemented in CableFree systems, allowing them to operate unaffected by solar interference that is more than 1 degree off-axis.
Free Space Optics (FSO) Reliability
Employing an adaptive laser power (Automatic Transmit Power Control or ATPC) scheme to dynamically adjust the laser power in response to weather conditions will improve the reliability of Free Space Optics (FSO) optical wireless systems. In clear weather the transmit power is greatly reduced, enhancing the laser lifetime by operating the laser at very low-stress conditions. In severe weather, the laser power is increased as needed to maintain the optical link – then decreased again as the weather clears. A TEC controller that maintains the temperature of the laser transmitter diodes in the optimum region will maximize reliability and lifetime, consistent with power output allowing the FSO optical wireless system to operate more efficiently and reliably at higher power levels.
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CubCrafters Inc. is an OEM aircraft manufacturer based at McAllister Field Airport in Yakima, Washington. The company was founded in 1980 to build parts and supplementary type certificate (STC) improvement modifications, which were used to establish it as the preeminent center for rebuilding the classic Piper PA-18 Super Cub light aircraft. CubCrafters went on to advance the market with its own, newly manufactured aircraft models and holds an approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Production Certificate. Yakima-based operations include an engineering design-test-certification center, aircraft parts and assembly production facilities, and an MRO maintenance service and overhaul facility.
The first newly manufactured aircraft by the company, the CC18-180 Top Cub, was Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certified in December 2004. The Top Cub was also granted type certificates (TC) by Transport Canada in July 2008, followed by Australian certification in August of that same year. With the FAA’s release of the new Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) class, CubCrafters created a brand-new model in 2008, the CC11-100 Sport Cub, similarly based on the original Piper J-3 Cub’s appearance, which it validated to ASTM international standards as an LSA. This model advanced to become known as the Carbon Cub, the bestselling LSA of all time in the U.S.
CubCrafters focuses on four main product lines, including the Carbon Cub SS, Carbon Cub FX, XCub, and the Top Cub under license. Some models are built to be lightweight and powerful for quicker flights, while others are built for longer missions in unforgiving backcountry environments.
CubCrafters has a service and overhaul facility for PA-18 Super Cubs and other Cub derivative designs at its Yakima headquarters. The company sells aircraft kits as well as finished aircraft.
The Carbon Cub is available in three variants: Carbon Cub SS (production Light Sport Aircraft), Carbon Cub FX (an innovative Builder Assist E/A-B aircraft) and Carbon Cub EX (E/A-B aircraft kit). Carbon Cub has been designed for off-airport operation with a powerful engine, strong lightweight airframe and nimble low-speed manners. The Carbon Cub has taken the fundamentally superior design of the Piper Super Cub and reinvented it using 21st century materials and computer-aided design. Superior engineering results include the Carbon Cub having 50% fewer parts and weighing more than 300 pounds less than a similarly equipped Super Cub. Now in its third generation of innovation advancements, there are over 1,000 Carbon Cubs flying.
The CubCrafters CC19-180 XCub, FAA Certified and introduced in June 2016, is supplied complete and ready-to-fly. The XCub is a further scaled development of the CubCrafters Carbon Cub, which the company continues to supply, but with higher performance and incorporating more structural carbon fiber. The XCub was developed over a six-year period and not publicly announced until FAA TC had been completed and issued. The process was completed organically using company resources and did not involve any venture capital, loans nor any advanced customer deposits. XCub is built on a wholly original fuselage design. The CNC-milled 4130 chromoly steel frame meets the latest FAA Part 23 certification standards for 2,300-pound gross weight aircraft. XCub’s useful load is as high as 1,084 pounds. Current Part 23 certification requirements ensure this is the strongest Cub ever produced. It can fly farther, providing greater comfort. It is an airplane that has taken the best from the past and, using the very latest in design, material and manufacturing technology, has established a new standard.
The XCub was approved by the FAA for seaplane operations in December 2017. That same month, EASA approved the XCub design and issued a new type certificate. Four international type certificates have been gained: EASA Dec-2017, Canada Feb-2018, Japan April-2018, and Australia Aug-2018.
CubCrafters increased the horsepower of the XCub line in 2019, offering two new models: the CC19-215 FAA Certified version and the CCX-2300 Builder Assist, both powered by the new CC393i 215 HP engine built by Lycoming.
In December 2021, CubCrafters gained FAA Certification of a new nose wheel version of the XCub, branded the NXCub.
According to a 2022 analysis by research firm Expert Market Research (“EMR”), the global ultralight and light aircraft market was valued at $7.63 billion in 2021. The EMR report says the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% in the forecast period of 2022-2027 to reach a value of $9.93 billion. Ultralight and light aircraft are small aircraft with on-board pilot (and perhaps passengers) designed for use in recreation, sports, pilot training, aerial surveys, mapping, research and agriculture, humanitarian backcountry access, and special military missions, as well as business and personal travel.
CubCrafters currently enjoys a dominant market share of the rugged adventure airplane market.
Patrick Horgan is President and CEO at CubCrafters. Before he assumed that role, he was the company’s Vice President/Director of Engineering & Product Development for three years, when he led the FAA Part 23 type certificate approval and production certificate approval of CubCrafters’ newest flagship, the XCub. Mr. Horgan also directed the breakthrough certification that authorized the use of experimental avionics in FAA-certified production aircraft, a first in aviation history. He brings over 30 years’ aircraft development and manufacturing experience in general aviation, commercial, and military industries. Prior to service at the company, he was the General Manager at WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation in Battle Creek, Michigan, and was the commercial aircraft manager of the Boeing 777 wheel and brake program for Goodrich Aerospace in Troy, Ohio. He was also a designer on the F/A-18 Super Hornet at McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Horgan holds degrees in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the University of Illinois, and a certificate in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and on ASTM aircraft standards committees.
Brad Damm is Vice President at CubCrafters. He has overseen CubCrafters’ sales, marketing, and brand management operations since 2018. Since first joining CubCrafters in 2013, Mr. Damm has served as Factory Direct Sales Manager, the Director of Sales Support, the Global Director of Sales, and the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. During his tenure, the company has seen new sales records year after year across all of CubCrafters new aircraft and kit product lines, and the CubCrafters brand has risen to new levels of awareness and respect with aviation consumers worldwide. Prior to joining the company, he served for over 10 years as the Business Development Manager for one of the largest commercial concrete contractors in the Pacific Northwest, driving the sales and revenue growth that allowed the company to expand from a few dozen to hundreds of employees.
Rick Johnson is the Director of Finance at CubCrafters and has been with the company since 2017. He has 27 years of previous experience as controller and CFO for fruit packing and timber operations in the Pacific Northwest. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Washington University.
Christopher Matus is Production Manager at CubCrafters and joined the company in 2011. Before taking that post, he held positions as Fabrication Plant Manager, Machine Shop Manager and CNC Machinist for the company. He has also served as a Combat Engineer in the Washington Army National Guard, deploying to Afghanistan and to natural disasters including the 2014 Oso Mudslide.
Justin Jansky is the Administrative Manager at CubCrafters. He joined the company in 2015 and has a demonstrated history of successful collaboration on major FAA type certification projects in the general aviation industry, specifically under 14 CFR Parts 21 and 23. He is responsible for process management, document control, facilitating FAA certification processes, coordination with FAA delegates and documenting compliance testing. He holds a bachelor’s degree in technology and applied design.
- CubCrafters owns 15 undeveloped acres at McAllister Field for potential expansion of operations.
- The company recently opened a new 11,000-square-foot Customer Completion Center.
- Cost and timeline of FAA Certification represents a significant barrier to entry.
- The company introduced its CC19-180 XCub aircraft in June 2016, completing the six-year project without using any outside investment.
- The company recently released new variants of the XCub offering floats and more engine horsepower.
- New nosewheel configurations open up the company’s product line to 85% of all pilots.
- Only 10-12% of CubCrafter’s sales are international, though it represents 50% of the market demand – an untapped opportunity for growth.
- Financing will dramatically reduce order backlog resulting in a strong revenue rise and accelerating future growth.
- The Builder Assist program, unique to CubCrafters, is a large and growing sales segment.
- The company’s legacy of innovation distinguishes it from its peer group.
- The global ultralight and light aircraft market was valued at $7.63 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2022 to 2027 to reach a forecast value of $9.93 billion.


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Who wants to take a roller coaster ride in an Airbus A380? Yesterday a storm crossed the netherlands and I filmed my first Airbus A380 go around at Amsterdam Schiphol. The pilots had to deal with wind gusts up to 45 knots and the crew of this Airbus A380 decided to abort the landing attempt and go around. The go around procedure of Schiphols runway 18R is amazing anyway, but watching an Airbus A380 turn into a sharp right turn after the go around is something you usually only see at the Paris Air Show.
The second landing attempt was difficult aswell but the pilots handled everything in a professional way. The Airbus A380 is a stable aircraft and although I often film at airports during crosswind conditions I have never seen an A380 crew initiate a go around within the past seven years.
I also included a few Boeing 747 crosswind landings and other big planes I filmed yesterday at Amsterdam Schiphol. The traffic was great, just the rain was a little annoying but I am quite content with the footage and it was totally worth it.
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The largest airshow of its kind in Australia, Wings Over Illawarra, is once again set to bring some of Australia’s finest display pilots and aircraft to an airshow within easy driving distance of Sydney.
The event will feature “high-octane aerobatic displays” in the skies above the Illawarra Regional Airport said event director Mark Bright. These feats will be carried out by the country’s top pilots including “Red Bull air-racer Matt Hall and stunt pilot Paul Bennet with flyovers also performed by modern military fighters and helicopters from the Australian Defence Force and a huge array of magnificent aircraft of yesteryear.”
For the aircraft buff, attendees will also have full access to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society.
Wings Over Illawarra doesn’t just cater to the aircraft aficionado though. Throughout the day there will also be a fun carnival atmosphere for the entire family to enjoy, with unlimited carnival rides throughout the day included in the price of admission. Adrenaline junkies will also be treated to some spectacular aerial displays by freestyle motocross riders.
To top things off McDonalds franchises throughout the Illawarra are offering attendees of the airshow a special Wings Over Illawarra discount. So grab a meal either on your way down or on the way home afterwards.
May 4-5. Bright Events Hangar at 1/32 Airport Road, Illawarra Regional Airport, Albion Park Rail. $40-$230+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.wingsoverillawarra.com.au


This goes without saying, drones have completely revolutionized the way we perceive aerial photography. Then again, buying drones with cameras for the first time can get overwhelming. In this article, we strive to provide you with all the relevant information you need to get the best drones for both professional and enthusiastic usage.
Not to mention, each drone comes with its unique selling point and set of functionalities. So go through them according to your preference and the right bank for your buck. Furthermore, we will be discussing the use cases of each drone along with the skill set required for each drone. This way you can find the drone that suits your preference.
Guide to Your Professional Drone
We are curating this guide for everyone who wants to get their hands on some of the top-rated drones for aerial photography and videography. While looking out for a drone, it is very important to understand the type of camera being used.
This way you can use them for either filmmaking or running ads for commercial agencies, and even for inspections. Professional drones with cameras always come with high resolution, optical zoom, long-range as well as extended flight time.
1. DJI Mavic Pro
The DJI Mavic Pro is the epitome of what drone cameras can contribute to aerial photography. It is a great starter for everyone who wants to try their hands on drone shot aerial cinematography. Even with a compact size, it comes with all the advanced features including obstacle avoidance, OcySync transmission technology, and more.
Not to mention, the return to home mode, flight autonomy, ActiveTrack gesture, and tripod mode truly enhances the overall functionality. Furthermore, the DJI Mavic Pro is the perfect fit for everyone who wants a drone on the go. It is also a great starter for serious hobbyists.
- Offers utmost portability
- Seamless control via hand gestures
- Comes with crash resistance
- State-of-the-art flight time
- Doesn’t come with a wide-angle lens
- Not beginner-friendly whatsoever
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2. DJI Phantom 3 Standard
The Phantom 3 Standard is an entry-level quadcopter from DJI. The autonomous mode truly comes in handy, while you need to focus on getting the perfect shot. The Phantom 3 comes in four different variants including Standard, Advanced, 4K, and Professional.
Our recommendation goes with the standard model, as it shares similarities with some of the top models at a competitive price point. The addition of a three-axis gimbal makes the Phantom 3 ultra-stable. In terms of overall performance, stability and price, there’s nothing that can beat the Phantom 3 Standard.
- Comes at a very affordable price point
- Offers a very stable control system
- Easily controllable
- The wings sometimes come up in the video
- Battery requires additional warm-up in cold climates
3. DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom has everything an aerial photographer can ask for. It is an engineering marvel that has all the signature technology from DJI. Not to mention, the Mavic 2 Zoom can sustain longer, quieter, and faster flight sessions. The added 12MP sensor offers 4x zoom with 2x optical zoom.
This makes the Mavic 2 Zoom an absolute must-have for mid-range and wide-angle shots. The trajectory prediction algorithm makes sure that you can lock into fast-moving objects with ease. While there’s a lot more to say about the drone, the Mavic 2 Zoom is undoubtedly one of the most advanced drones to look for.
- Comes with an in-built obstacle sensor
- Ability to predict the trajectory
- The camera offers enhanced HDR photos
- Extensive support for a panoramic view
- Can get expensive for some
- Lack of precision landing
Buy DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
4. DJI Phantom 4 Pro
The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is well for its capability of shooting at 4K 60 FPS. It comes with a whopping 1-inch 20MP sensor. The Phantom 4 Pro is also the first-ever drone from DJI that is equipped with a mechanical shutter.
Some of the other prominent features of the Phantom 4 Pro include TapFly free, gesture mode, new and better Return to Home, dual compass module, and more. Not to mention, the DJI Phantom 4 Pro is capable of locking into flying objects making it easier for you to capture the right moments.
- Offers smooth cinematic shots
- Comes with great stability
- The included sports mode is something
- A very easy flight experience
- GPS signal degrades at times
- The ActiveTrack feature is hard to control
5. DJI Inspire 2
The DJI Inspire 2 is the first-ever drone from the company dedicated to filmmaking. The Inspire 2 is equipped with a dedicated HD video transmission setup, a 4K camera, and a 360-degree rotating gimbal.
The Inspire 2 comes with two different cameras. While one is used for 360 rotation, the other offers a first-person view. The Remote Pilot-in-Command and double operator mode make the Inspire 2 a marvel in aerial photography. Be rest assured, that the Inspire 2 is a drone with a commercial-grade camera that’s built to truly dominate the sky.
- Capable of enough of shooting in RAW footage
- Comes with dedicated PCIe SSD storage
- Seamless 360-degree camera rotation
- Retractable landing gear
- Can get expensive for some
- Properly locking is required for the props
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6. DJI Spark
The DJI Spark is the perfect companion drone you can ever ask for. It comes with all the signature features DJI is known for. With an added gimbal, you can achieve a completely shake-free shot.
The Spark is a very compact, reliable, intuitive, and smart drone with a camera. The intelligent flight mode helps in easy maneuvering for complete beginners. Apart from the main camera, you get a Vision Positioning System backed by 3D sensors and high-precision measurement units to give you the perfect stability.
- Make for utmost portability
- Comes with gesture controls
- Have its dedicated quick shot modes
- Easily share the footage with the DJI GO app
- Has a limited flight time
- Come with a shorter Wi-Fi range
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7. DJI Mavic Air
The DJI Mavic Air can be the perfect companion while adventuring. Furthermore, it is ultraportable, lightweight, and foldable. But don’t get fooled by its compact form factor. You can still expect state-of-the-art flight performance and a plethora of functionality out of the Mavic Air.
You also get a dedicated remote controller with the drone. Given its ergonomic design, you can easily fit your smartphone into it. Even with a compact size, the Mavic Air comes with a 3-axis gimbal system that allows for taking steady shots. With the Mavic Air, you can get faster, further, and higher in no time.
- Offers a very compact and small form factor
- Has a foldable and portable design
- Has a superior build quality
- Capable of seamlessly flying back home
- Has a shorter battery life
- You can only fit slimmer smartphones
Buy DJI Mavic Air
8. Ryze Tello
Ryze Tello is yet another drone with a camera that is specially curated for utmost beginners. With a cheaper price tag, you can do just about everything with the drone. Backed by DJI, the Ryze Tello comes with an easier learning curve as well.
Tello is also packed with EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) allowing you to consistently capture stable shots. Trello is also a treasure trove for all electronics enthusiasts, as you can completely program it from scratch. Overall a pretty good alternative for anyone who wants to get their hands on a drone with a camera.
- Comes with a programmable board
- Stable, portable, and easy to use
- Capable of delivering high res pics
- Compatible with other Bluetooth controllers
- Doesn’t come with a dedicated controller
Buy Ryze Tello
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The Bottom Line
It is imperative to understand that looking at the drone market from a broader spectrum, there are a plethora of options to choose from. Each of them is equipped with its own feature. So, it all comes down to your personal preference and the budget under which you are looking for.
If aerial photography is a newly acquired hobby, you can always go with the cheaper alternatives. While for the serious professionals we have also covered some of the best drones with cameras you can find out there on the internet. So let us know in the comment section below, which drone is your personal favorite?


I have been doing pilot license training for developing my operational skills described in my mandala chart. Specifically speaking, I focus on enhancing multi-tasking, emergency protocol, decision making, and situational awareness through the training.
So, have you wondered what the process is like for a Private Pilot License (PPL)?
By earning a private pilot license, you can legally fly an aircraft recreationally. So this is kind of like a driver’s license for a car.
Private pilots are trained to navigate small aircraft like Cessna 172. Flight training includes aircraft maneuvers, navigation, emergency procedures, and cross-country flight planning.
Depending on what kind of aircraft you would fly, you need to get multiple types of certificates and ratings such as: Private Pilot license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot License, Airline Transport Pilot License, Multi-Engine Land Rating, etc.
For example, suppose that you want to fly a common commercial airliner for an airline, such as a Boeing 737.
The Boeing 737 is a multi-engine land aircraft that is over 12,500 lbs and utilizes turbofan engines, so you would need to get an Airline Transport Pilot with an airplane multiengine land B-737 Rating.
That being said, a Private Pilot License is a very first step for becoming an airline pilot.
Private Pilot License allows you to fly VFR (visual flight rule) with friends and family. If you want to fly even under bad visibility, you need to get instrument rating that allows you to fly even in clouds.
How To Get Certified For Private Pilot License? How Long Does It Take?
In order to get certified for your Private Pilot License, you need to:
- pass a written knowledge test
- pass oral test before a practical flight test
- pass a practical flight test (= “checkride”)
- complete at least 35-40 hours of actual flight time minimum before taking a flight test. On the other hand, people need to do 70-75 hours of flight training on average before they get certified. That being said, 40 hours are really just a minimum number. (I spent over 80 hours for flilght training before taking a final flight test)
- In addition to actual flight training, we attend ground school in which we learn aeronautical knowledge, regulations, etc. This portion is essential for both weitten knowledge test and actual flight test.
- In that sense, at least several months are necessary to get certified even if you are willing to do flight training many times per week, since you sometimes have to cancel a lesson due to the weather condition or wind, which actually happened to me many times.
Things You Will Be Learning For Your Private Pilot License
- Basic maneuvering skills such as takeoff/landing, steep turn with 45-degree bank, emergency landing, cross-country flight, night flight, instrument flight, communication skills with tower control, regulations by Federal Aviation Administration, how to understand weather information, etc.
- Most importantly, you will learn decision-making. Something might happen during my flight. Disastrous engine failure may occur. Even in that situation, you need to deal with the issue without panicking, which requires a lot of practice and study. Being a great decision-maker under extreme situation would be really beneficial for astronaut jobs.
Where I Am Doing My Private Pilot License, and Where I Started
There are many locations that you can take lessons in the US. As I lived in Philadelphia, I took flight lessons on the North East side of Philadelphia.
I started pilot training at the end of April 2021 and did training three to four times a week except for the time when I did scuba or survival training. I took “checkride,” which is the final flight test, at the end of August. In that sense, it took 4 months for me to complete the pilot training.


What it takes to clean an Apollo spacecraft
It’s been 50 years after the Apollo 16 spaceship lovingly called Casper landed on the moon, so of course it was due for a little cleaning. Displayed for decades at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the command module capsule had gathered dust and cobwebs, as well as a few objects left behind by visitors before the spacecraft was encased in glass for preservation.
To celebrate the anniversary of its April 1972 flight, the 6.5-ton, nearly 11-foot-tall capsule was cleaned using specialized microfiber brushes and vacuum cleaners. The cleaners, however, carefully preserved traces of history, such as the visible fingerprints and handprints that the original astronauts left behind.


In November 2005, I wrote a story about a helicopter used in medical emergencies.
When I went to take a look at the helicopter, the pilot invited me to go for a ride. “We can go wherever you want,” he said.
“Let’s fly the path of the tornado,” I suggested. Continue reading


After Dan explained to Kenny how a prop is different from a jet engine, we were allowed inside the plane.
The plane was nicknamed "The Flying Fortress" due to heavy armament to protect the aircraft during raids in World War II. Before the advent of long-range Fighter escorts, B-17s had only their .50 inch (12.7 mm) caliber machine guns to rely on for defense during the bombing runs over Europe. Because the bombers could not maneuver when attacked by fighters, and during their final run they needed to be flown straight and level, individual aircraft struggled to fend off a direct attack. In the picture above you can see two of the defensive guns and a yellow oxygen cylinder.
Dan in the cockpit area explaining the various instruments and how they work to Kenny.
Kenny discovered his favorite part of the plane. He said that it would be "just great" if he could sit in the nose gunner's area if the plane was in the air because"you can see the whole world from here".
And now Dan and Kenny get the surprise. I had booked them on a flight over Fresno. They attended the pilot's briefing then climbed aboard. The Liberty Belle taxis to the main runway.
Kenny got his wish as he sits in the nose of the airplane and watches the world go by underneath his feet.
Kenny took this picture of his Dad at the communications desk in the aircraft. I think Dan looks like he's enjoying himself, don't you?
After 45 minutes in the air, Dan and Kenny returned to the Fresno Air Terminal.
When Kenny and Dan exit the plane, both are all smiles. I was glad they both got to enjoy this bit of history together.


Why Air Traffic Control Matters in the World of Aviation
Flying an aircraft safely and landing would be impossible without air traffic control. The process of air control aims to ensure that aircraft don’t collide and provide specific information that is relevant for the pilots.
Pilots must be informed of the weather conditions before takeoff and while navigating the aircraft in the air. In case the pilot gets into problems, they communicate with the air communication tower(indra navia) for assistance especially during emergency landings.
The captain of a ship relies on a compass to reach safely to the shores. Without it he or she will probably spend years at sea, lost in the middle of nowhere. Pilots cannot do without air control (GBAS ground based augmentation system). Here are some of the critical functions performed by air traffic control personnel:
· They are responsible for providing the best possible route for pilots.
· Air transport is the safest form of transport thanks to air traffic control. They ensure that different aircraft are not on the same route preventing accidents.
· They determine whether the conditions are right for flight. Very stormy weather can cause too much turbulence and cause an aircraft to crash.
· They are in charge of the systems that determine when an aircraft lands or takes off. At times, the airport schedule might be too busy and some crafts have to be placed on hold while others allowed to takeoff or land.
· They maintain constant communication with aircraft while in flight. This communication is carried out using radar tracking technologies and radio contact.
The Remote Tower are usually elevated above the rest of the airport. This is important in ensuring that air traffic controllers have a clear view of the various runways. The towers are also equipped with various gadgets to measure the strength and speed of wind which are important factors to consider before an aircraft takes off or lands.
A sophisticated computerized Air Traffic Management is usually installed in most airports to automate the various functions that have to be performed by the air traffic controllers. This system generally data collected from the various radars.
The radars that feed data to the system are categorized as primary and secondary surveillance radars.
The primary surveillance radar main relays data about the range and positioning of the aircraft using GPRS or other radio wave technologies.
The secondary surveillance radar connects to the transponder in the plane. This radar identifies the aircraft and records all communication between the tower and the pilot.
The next time to travel by air, keep in mind that air traffic controllers are responsible for your safe arrival!


The aircraft they use is Antonov An-2 quaintly nicknamed Annushka’s. As you probably know Antonov An-2 is an extremely durable, light, single-engine biplane which first flew on 31 August 1947 and was the first plane designed by Antonov. It is used as a light transport, capable of carrying 12 passengers, and for parachute drops and agricultural work. Its slow-flight and STOL (short take-off and landing) capabilities make it suited for short, unimproved fields, and some specialized variants have also been built for cold weather and other extreme environments.
First time jump. First Time Jump Course is designed for those who want to try the experience of parachuting for themselves. The first individual jump is made with D-6 round parachute system (was used by Soviet Army), which will allow you to remain safe through parachute deployment and landing. You will leave the aircraft from the height of around 800 meters. Your pilot chute (stabilization) will be released automatically by static line and after 3 seconds of free fall under stabilization you will pull the ripcord to deploy your main parachute. This is one of the safest and most exiting ways to experience the true sense of adventure. Courses usually are run on Saturdays and Sundays. The course includes 3 -4 hours of training divided into theoretical and practical parts. At anytime during the course if you feel unsure or not clear about anything you have had instruction for please do not be afraid to ask questions.
Tandem skydiving is one of the most thrilling ways to make your first parachute jump. Attached to one of our professional tandem jump-master you will exit the aircraft at an altitude of 2500 – 3000 meters and enjoy a breath-taking free fall. With the tandem jump-master you will feel fully confident during the whole process of a 35-second free fall, safe parachute deployment and then floating to the ground under ram-air canopy. The instruction course takes approximately 25 minutes.
Skydive simulator in Samara
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on Saturday, 20 February 2021, PassionAir operated its first ever all-female crewed flight .
The flight, OP 178 from Accra to Tamale, was entirely “womanned” by women from the flight deck to the cabin.
Captain Eva Gichuru, pilot-in-command said, “This flight indicates that, whatever men can do, women can do and even better when given equal opportunities.”
PassionAir hopes this historic moment for them empowers and inspires women all over the world.
Ignatius Agyeman Pambour – Enmoregh.com


Gregory Asner is the Principal Investigator for the CLASlite Project. Greg is a faculty member in the Carnegie Institution’s Department of Global Ecology and Professor in Earth System Science at Stanford University.
Sinan Sousan is the CLASlite Programmer. Sinan programs the CLASlite processing environment and its graphical user interface, and he advances CLASlite technology by implementing user-driven improvements.
David Knapp is the Senior Remote Sensing Programmer. Dave develops new algorithms and satellite data processing streams in support of CLAS, CLASlite and associated remote sensing systems.


Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 370
U.S. Navy Sending P-8A Poseidon to Assist in Search for Missing MH370
Press Release from the United States Navy 7th Fleet
* In coordination with the government of Malaysia we have decided to send USS Pinckney to Singapore for planned maintenance and routine voyage repairs. With the search area expanding into the Strait of Malacca Pinckney is not currently needed until follow-on information is available and planning occurs. She will continue searching during her transit south today.
* We're sending USS Kidd from the Gulf of Thailand to the Strait of Malacca to continue its assistance with the search efforts. We expect her to arrive in 24-48 hours. We do not have detailed information on her assignment in the Strait of Malacca at this time.
* On 15 March we will move a P-8A Poseidon into the area to aid in the search efforts. The P-3C Orion will remain on station to assist with the search in a daily rotation with the P-8. This move adds the P-8s enhanced technology and greater range to the search efforts while maximizing planned maintenance and guarding against air crew fatigue for both aircraft.
* The P-3 will fly an evening search mission tonight using its radar, infrared and night vision capabilities.
* We do not have information to corroborate reports of debris spotted by Chinese satellites
Notes on the P-8A Poseidon:
In terms of mission effectiveness and reliability, the P-8A represents a leap forward for the Navy's maritime patrol and reconnaissance community. The aircraft has a maximum speed of 490 knots, a ceiling of 41,000 feet, and provides a range of more than 1,200 nautical miles with four hours on station. For a mission such as the MH370 search, the P-8 will typically fly at 5,000 to 10,000 feet at 350 knots, with a search time of approximately 8-9 hours depending on distance to search area.
The P-8A is the most advanced long range anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare aircraft in the world. A true multi-mission aircraft, it also provides superior maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability. Built on the proven Boeing 737 airframe, the transition to P-8A brings with it enhanced safety and reduced maintenance.
The new P-8A is part of the Navy's commitment to the Pacific rebalance, bringing newer and more capable aircraft to 7th Fleet to ensure the Navy is best postured to honor its security commitments to the Indo-Asia-Pacific and contribute to regional security and stability.


Brisa Paragliding Tenerife will share with you one of man’s greatest dreams: flying, free as a bird. Do you want to touch the sky? Do you wish to experience the taste of freedom? Feel the adventure of flying tandem above the precious mountains and coasts of Adeje.
Our highly qualified tandem pilots have over 20 years of experience in flying techniques and weather patterns to maximize both your safety and flight performance, assuring you sensational and unbeatable feelings.
Ever wish you could fly away with Brisa Paragliding Tenerife?
The maximum weight of the passenger shall be 100 Kg.
Ages between 8 - 70 years (mín. 20 Kg - máx. 90 Kg).
Approximate duration of the flight: 20 min.
Approximate duration of the tour: 2 hours.
Because of flying without engine, our flight time and altitude will always depend upon the weather and thermal conditions. Therefore we reserve the right to reschedule your flight for another day or time, in case of unfavourable conditions.
We recommend wearing warm clothing and sport shoes.
Transfer included from Los Gigantes area to El Médano.


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Concept Catalyst helped refine, modify and improve the flying performance through several iterations of both modification of existing airfoils, and to rebuilding propulsion sections from scratch. With many years of hobby RC flying toy building and flight experience, Concept Catalyst got this concept flying to market in more ways than one. This is a video compilation of several test flights, and an example of video production and presentation, turn the sound up!
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We’ve all heard it before - the carbon footprint of the airline industry and its effect on the acceleration of global warming is high and is only going to get higher as demand for air travel continues to grow. In fact, worldwide consumption of jet fuel is projected to reach an all-time high of 97 billion gallons in 2019. Together with CO2 emissions, other emissions may include nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, water vapor, particulates and others that contribute to overall impact. The environmental impact caused by aviation activity is said to be in the range of 4 to 5 percent of “radiative forcing,” which measures the difference between isolation (sunlight) absorbed by the Earth and energy radiated back to space.
The numbers may seem dire, but the good news is that the aviation industry is constantly finding ways to reduce its negative impact through technological advancement. New blends of jet fuel are a major source of these advancements, as well as airplane design and engine mechanics.
This week, United Airlines carried out a flight combining the use of aviation biofuel, cabin waste reduction, carbon offsetting and operational efficiencies. The “Flight for the Planet,” a Boeing 737-900ER based out of LAX, was powered by a 30/70 blend of low-carbon, sustainable aviation fuel, which achieves more than a 60% reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions on a life cycle basis compared to traditional jet fuel. The fuel is developed by Boston-based World Energy. United recently renewed their contract with them, inking an agreement to purchase up to 10 million gallons. United claims that this makes them the only U.S. airline to use biofuel in its regular operations.
To round out the most eco-friendly commercial flight, United is also implementing operational and procedural changes to drive fuel conservation, including single-engine taxiing, air traffic control prioritization and continuous descent approaches into airports. Onboard, United is implementing recyclable or compostable serviceware, among other measures.
United is leading the pack among U.S. airlines, but all around the world, airlines are bolstering their sustainability efforts. Not only is it conducive to good publicity amidst the environmentally friendly movement, it also serves the best economic interests of airlines. According to IATA, an airline reduces its fuel costs by approximately 225 USD for each tonne of CO2 it is able to avoid. With fuel representing such a large portion of costs for airlines, they will by any means innovate to cut costs. From an environmental standpoint, the challenge for the future will be how to reconcile the growing volume of air travel despite these advancements.