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Reaching new heights with Aviassist
/With a deep understanding for the drone industry, embracing innovation and new-age thinking, Aviassist’s team of aviation professionals guide and support you through comprehensive drone training and operations. Find out more about Aviassist and what it takes to facilitate flight as a remote pilot, with managing director Ross Anderson. In terms of RPAS training, Aviassist
Read moreWinning the social licence to operate
/Social licence is not a new concept – new technologies often disrupt the existing order and as a result incite strong reactions from society. The emergence of the first combustion-based automobile at the turn of the 19th century in Europe was met with significant distrust, scepticism and fear. People were concerned about the safety, noise,
Read moreFlying start
/In 2020, drones patrol prisons, spot sharks and patch-up power lines, but very shortly, they’ll be taking you to work, delivering your shopping and hauling you up a ski slope. Here, UAV Training Australia’s Wayne Condon explains how the industry went from recreational to commercial in the last few years – and why the real
Read moreGlossary: Know your drone
/Baffled by the difference between a UAV, UAS, drone or RPAS? Here, Australian Aviation presents your cheat sheet to multicopter mumbo-jumbo. Accelerometer A device that measures acceleration. More practically, it works in tandem with the gyroscope to keep a drone stable. ATTI mode This mode maintains the altitude of the aircraft, but without using GPS.
Read moreAviation Projects joins new platform to bring air taxis to Australia
/Aviation Projects is set to join the ranks of Greenbird, an industry collaboration platform focused on supporting the establishment of advanced air mobility (AAM) – or air taxis – in Australia, as a founding ecosystem partner.
Read moreMcGowan responds as Joyce again compares WA to North Korea
/ | 8 Comments on McGowan responds as Joyce again compares WA to North KoreaWestern Australia Premier Mark McGowan has responded after Qantas boss Alan Joyce again likened his state to North Korea, as WA’s hard border is set to drop.
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