Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium

In recent weeks, pilots flying in New Jersey reported almost 300% more laser incidents than during the same period last year. Shining lasers at aircraft is a federal crime and a safety threat to pilots. #LoseTheLaser! https://lnkd.in/duNdhFwT 📽️warning: strobing lights

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗔𝗔 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙢𝙞𝙙-𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮. The FAA has issued Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), essentially banning drone operations, in areas of New Jersey until January 17 due to "special security reasons." The temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are active now: Hamilton, Bridgewater, Cedar Grove, North Brunswick, Metuchen, Evesham, Camden, Gloucester City, Westampton, South Brunswick, Edison, Branchburg, Sewaren, Jersey City, Harrison, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Winslow, Burlington, Clifton, Hancocks Bridge, Kearny. The previously issued TFRs for Bedminster and Picatinny Arsenal remain in place. >> More towns to be added to the list. Pilots who fail to abide by these restrictions can be "intercepted, detained, and interviewed by the law enforcement/security personnel." Note that the FAA can also take administrative action including imposing civil penalties and suspend/revoke the airmen certificate as well as pursue criminal charges. TFR LIST: https://lnkd.in/eKB5pnR 𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙀𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉: 1. We strongly recommend Drone Flyers, both hobby recreational flyers and commercial operators, to use the Air Aware software, it is free. https://lnkd.in/ex-HEPwm 2. Anyone with waivers, follow it explicitly. 𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍, 𝙄𝙏'𝙎 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙇𝘼𝙒: 1. Notice to Recreational Hobby Flyers If you are flying recreationally, you are required to obtain a TRUST certificate. It is free and can be done online. https://lnkd.in/gN_Cu6xV 2. Notice to Commercial Remote Pilots If you intend to fly for any personal gain, especially commercial purpose, financial or otherwise, you are required to take a Part 107 exam. https://lnkd.in/g-EEiaGJ 3. Notice to Public Safety Operations Holders Whether you have a blanket, jurisdictional or emergency COA. Follow it. Ask us questions first. If you are an agency that has layered your program with Part 107. Remain diligent and mindful of regulations. ******* Influential Drones is diligently following the changes happening in New Jersey and impacts caused by 'Drone Sightings'. We are in the field most nights, we are working with partners. The aviation community needs to be diligent and work together. Thank you. #causeandeffect #riskmanagement #drones #newjersey #aviation #nationalsecurity #safetyfirst #safetyalways

HAPS Alert: Taiwan is working to deploy a fleet of high-altitude balloons and drones to serve as a backup internet backbone to ensure uninterrupted communication in case of a natural disaster or military conflict. The country is taking a number of steps to integrate HAPS technology into its connectivity ecosystem: 🎈 Deploying high-altitude balloons and HAPS platforms 📱 Creating a backup internet infrastructure 💪 Ensuring communication continuity during disruptions In October, the country successfully tested a high-altitude communications balloon with an integrated base station. It's great to see this integration of HAPS on a national level. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e3Dvddtk

The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Challenge Definition Workshop has been rescheduled for February 4-5, 2025, in Washington D.C.! This two day, in-person event brings together United States Department of Defense subject matter experts and innovators to define capabilities needed to enhance mission readiness and efficiency for the United States Air Force sUAS operations. Insights gained from this workshop will contribute to the upcoming AFWERX sUAS Challenge aimed at developing and standardizing a DAF-wide sUAS training program. Check out our Challenge page for additional event details, and register by January 24, 2025, to reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/WjBV50UpszI . . . #AFWERX #sUAS #innovation #USAF #DoD #missionreadiness

December 17, 1903: A day forever etched in the hearts of aviation enthusiasts around the world. Though this historic first powered flight in a heavier-than-air aircraft lasted only 12 seconds and covered 120 feet in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, it opened the door to a world of possibilities in the realm of flight. 121 years later, we honor Orville and Wilbur Wright’s groundbreaking innovation, unwavering courage, and their dream that reshaped our world. Happy Wright Brothers Day to all! #WrightBrothersDay #Aviationhistory #Aviation #AviationLovers

U.S. Army Releases Tactical UAS Sources Sought The Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation, Project Manager (PM), Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, released a Sources Sought on SAM.gov Friday to identify available tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). https://lnkd.in/eqvxYdKh The Sources Sought seeks information on available, production ready, and cost-effective tactical UAS to serve as an interim capability until the Future Tactical UAS is fielded. The U.S. Army seeks an interim-solution Vertical Take-Off and Landing platform to continue operator training proficiency and continuity, support Transformation in Contact maneuver brigade (BDE) operations, and to facilitate Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures development. “Getting the right tools to our Soldiers remains a priority and this Sources Sought helps the Army achieve that goal” said Col. Danielle Medaglia, PM UAS. “We look forward to working with our industry partners to deliver new capabilities to our formations. Getting this initial capability allows us to equip and train Soldiers at the speed of technology.” The Army continues to rapidly transform during a period of unprecedented technological change. This transformation begins with TiC which solves problems and delivers new capabilities to Soldiers today. The outcome of the Sources Sought will identify and assess available and viable BDE level tactical UAS candidates for a follow-on capability demonstration. Systems that successfully complete the demonstration may fulfill a Directed Requirement or future Urgent Capability Acquisition.