A drone, also called an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), is a broad term that refers to an aircraft that operates autonomously or by remote control, with no pilot on board. Drones are usually small-or-medium-sized, and these ‘flying robots’ can carry out a wide range of tasks, from st...
and they may or may not issue an altitude for you to descend to. I like to assign an altitude to help deconflict aircraft. Center can also deny the request. If they don’t assign an altitude, altitude is at your discretion. If they deny the request, do not begin descent; wait for ...
Drones with propellers typically have four double-bladed propellers that stem off four arms connected to the frame. They generate lift using motors that rapidly spin the propellers. Drones that use wings, on the other hand, rely on the forward movement of the aircraft to push the wings through...
In the settings, it is possible to push this limit to 500 meters. However, a warning message invites you to respect the regulations when you go above them. DJI says the Mini 2 is capable of flying up at an altitude of 4000 meters. Meanwhile, theDJI Mavic Air 2 Drone Fly More Combo’...
aircraft. At least some throttle must be maintained to keep the drone in the air. Adjusting the yaw control spins the drone around its vertical axis. Pitch angles forward and backward while roll tilts left and right. With a combination of these controls, any kind of flying is possible from...
Ground staff will connect to your aircraft before and after your flights and you can communicate with them via the radio to make sure your aircraft is loaded on time, that a safe and timely pushback from the stand is performed and have them monitor your aircraft during startup to ensure a...
The second episode of our video series, “What it Takes,” provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities as developers incorporate advanced electronics to make aircraft easier to fly – and eventually, self-flying. “The name of the game and the success of these vehicles – so that...
The third aircraft was crashed into the Pentagon. The fourth, intended, it is thought, for another government target, crashed into a field, apparently after passenger resistance. This is the story of one of those passengers Sunday, September 9, 2001, was a good day for the three of us. ...
The pushback tug positions itself in front of the aircraft, ready to clamp onto the nose wheel and push the aircraft from the gate. With seven minutes to go, the passenger boarding door is closed and the air bridge is the final ground connection to be removed. It's time to go. ...
“I’ve seen firsthand how most passengers are unaware of their rights, which invites a lot of problems,” says Radchenko. “Remember that it’s pretty common for airlines to push back on giving compensation, and they tend to exploit passengers’ lack of awareness.” ...