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Our Vice President, Tom Frooninckx, delivered a presentation this morning at the AAM Multistate Collaborative Meeting at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. The meeting brought together 18 state representatives, industry stakeholders, and various industry representatives. Tom's presentation highlighted four key points concerning weather support for the drone industry: 1. The current weather infrastructure hinders AAM from reaching a financially sustainable level. 2. The recently approved ASTM Weather Performance Standard marks a significant milestone for AAM. 3. TruWeather Solutions aims to recoup 30% of lost revenue caused by flight cancellations/delays due to data uncertainty. 4. Relying on free weather data sources could potentially incur costs for the industry. #aam #uam #drone #flight #faa #nasa #truweathersolutions #evtol #weather #aviation #future #lowaltitude #machinelearning #ohiojobs

Landing gear is the undercarriage of an aircraft or spacecraft that is used for taxiing, takeoff or landing. For aircraft it is generally needed for both. For aircraft, the landing gear supports the craft when it is not flying, allowing it to take off, land, and taxi without damage. Wheeled landing gear is the most common, with skis or floats needed to operate from snow/ice/water and skids for vertical operation on land. Faster aircraft have retractable undercarriages, which fold away during flight to reduce drag. Landing gear must be strong enough to support the aircraft, and its design affects the weight, balance, and performance. [2] It often comprises three wheels, or wheel sets, giving a tripod effect.

Did you know?.. Understanding the center of gravity is vital in the design process of aircraft, spacecraft, and automobiles, as it greatly impacts stability and performance. The center of gravity can be measured using a multi-sensor scale, typically with a four or three load cell scale. For large objects like VTOL drones or aerospace capsules, we recommend the LCF Series universal pancake load cells. For smaller objects like propeller blades, the LSB20x Miniature S Beam Jr. Load Cell is our go-to choice. See the application breakdown here: https://bit.ly/4bRZr4s #CenterOfGravity #AerospaceEngineering #AutomobileDesign

What Is Driving the Growth of the Global #DeepSpaceExploration Market? The global deep space exploration market is expanding due to increased space budgets, rising demand for #smallsatellites, and the emergence of space-related emergencies worldwide. Additionally, significant investments from private companies in space drones for exploration missions are further driving market growth, creating new opportunities for advanced space technologies and missions. Key Market Players: Planetary Resources, Northrop Grumman, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Airbus Aircraft, Boeing, Maxar Technologies , SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES INC ,Masten Space Systems Read More: https://lnkd.in/dvuS8AAS #AMR #DeepSpaceExploration #SpaceTechnology #SmallSatellites #SpaceDrones #SpaceInnovation #GlobalSpaceMarket #NewSpaceEconomy #PrivateSpaceInvestment #FutureOfSpace #SpaceMissions

Creative launching can double payload capacity for rockets and space vehicles (such as the space shuttle.) E = 1/2 m * v^2, works out to prove that a rocket roughly doubles its payload capacity if it is moving five (5) miles per hour at ignition. Unavoidably, rockets sometimes fail to ignite, and so an entire space ship is too valuable to risk as a projectile. But there may be a creative or ingenious way to harness the knowledge of an elevator counterweight, to improve the situation, based on a counterweight balanced on a pulley next to the stabilization rigging. Rockets are more efficient, not less when they have empty space behind them, and a platform that is latticed or falls open after initial motion, would improve the launch. The reason for engineering, is to resolve how to manage arresting the elevator, should ignition fail. Although I can't do the math, the height of the weight above ground zero would only be enough to accelerate the rocket body through 5 mph. If it were lifted higher, and equipped with Otis style brakes, we can theorize a rocket that is safely recovered, even if ignition fails completely. Otis didn't invent elevators... he made grain elevators safe for humans. This might be a solution for unmanned payloads only. Doubling a payload is still tantalizing. #nasa #recovery #secondstage #reentry #launch #capecanaveral #rocket #spaceshuttle #unmanned #space #civilianrockets #payload #payloads #reusage #branson #musk #richardbranson #civilianflight

🚀 Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce that Improving Aviation has been awarded a Phase I SBIR contract from NASA! This funding will propel the development of our Target Acquisition and Guidance System (TAGS) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), enhancing wildfire management and disaster relief operations. 🔹Advanced Navigation: Cooperative planning algorithms to boost mission capabilities. 🔹Operational Efficiency: One operator can oversee multiple drones for early detection, damage assessment, and support. 🔹Innovative Technology: Hierarchical communication, decentralized control, and data aggregation for effective coordination. 🔹Wide Applications: From emergency management to critical infrastructure inspection. "This support from NASA will revolutionize disaster management, streamlining operations, and saving lives and properties," says our CEO and Founder, Rocio Frej Vitalle. Check out the full press release on our website https://lnkd.in/e3ciStBE Stay tuned for more updates and follow us here for the latest news! #NASA #ImprovingAviation #BreakingBarriers #BuildingResilience #Innovation #Aerospace #UAS #WildfireManagement #DisasterRelief

"R&D is where the impossible becomes reality, especially in the aerospace industry. 🌍✨ Episode 76 of Gupshup explores how constant innovation is pushing boundaries, from advanced aircraft to space exploration. Tune in to understand how research drives progress in aviation and beyond. 🚀✈️ #GupshupEp76 #AerospaceR&D #InnovationUnleashed #AviationFuture #SpaceTech #TechInsights" SHIV VARUN SINGH RAJPUT Deepak Menaria Nautical Wings Aerospace

KMI was the recent topic of Garrett Reim's article on Aviation Week Network. "If all goes according to plan, a robotic octopus will be floating around and grabbing objects inside the International Space Station by year-end." Thank you Garret for taking the time to learn how KMI is #KeepingSpaceClearForAll and for releasing your insightful article! Subscribe to Aviation Week & Space Technology to read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gxhp5Ed7

The SKYLIFT (TM) Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft can take off, hover, and land vertically. With SKYLIFT (TM) this is achieved through the use of thrust duct vectoring, which is the ability to manipulate the direction of the thrust from its engine(s) or motor(s) to control the attitude or angular velocity of the aircraft. This means no propellers or rotors are required on the aircraft. Most other VTOL aircraft in development are essentially just alternative fuel helicopters as they rely on rotors for lift and maneuverability. The SKYLIFT (TM) VTOL aircraft uses the principle of thrust vectoring, where the direction of the engine’s thrust is manipulated to control the vehicle’s movement. It can perform various maneuvers not available to conventional-engine aircraft and in a manner conducive to urban living. Helicopters on the other hand use rotating wings, or rotors, to generate lift and control movement. Helicopters are much slower and less fuel-efficient than fixed-wing aircraft. They also require complex mechanical systems to control the rotor blades, which leads to higher maintenance costs. Finally, there is the voluminous noise associated with mechanical rotors that make urban usage a substantive nuisance. #VTOL #SKYLIFT #NGAD #hypersonic #airforce #usarmy #spaceforce #HYPERJet #HYPERMissile #HYPERBomber #HYPERLiner #hydrogen #spaceflight #airsuperiority #NASA #BLACKSTAR

Axient Capability Highlight: Operational Risk & Containment Analyzer (ORCA)  What is SENTRY™ ORCA? Axient’s SENTRY™ Operational Risk & Containment Analyzer (ORCA) is a risk & hazard assessment tool suite designed to support high fidelity analysis and visualization of hazard areas for land populations, vessels at sea, and aircraft in flight resulting from debris generated by normal and malfunction flight of launch vehicles, hypersonic and uninhabited aerial system testing, and reentering spacecraft. https://lnkd.in/gXmxfgm5