Drone News: Drone Flies for 17 days, Mavic 3 Shot Down, Ag operations, Samsung Personal Safety Drone

This week in Drone News: An Airbus Zephyr UAS has been flying for
17 days so far, A Mavic 3 was shot down, NAAA cautions UAS
operators for crop spraying operations, and Samsung’s Airborne
surveillance camera.





An Airbus Zephyr S Solar powered UAV has been flying above
Arizona for 17 days - So far… 


While not a small UAS, This goes to show how solar power could
one day allow for perpetual operation of a UAV!


The Zephyr S remained above the Sofa Wilderness and Yuma Test
Range before flying to Belize.


It’s unclear how long the aircraft will remain airborne. During
the testing of the Zephyr System in 2018, the aircraft flew for
28 days.


https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/zephyr-high-flying-drone-has-been-up-for-17-days-as-part-of-army-test





An investigation is ongoing in North Carolina, after a man’s
Mavic 3 was shot down during a family gathering.


The pilot was taking pictures of the sunset when they heard 4
shots, and the aircraft fell out of the sky.


The operator reported the incident to both local law enforcement
and the FAA. 


The FAA stated “A private citizen shooting at any aircraft –
including unmanned aircraft – poses a significant safety hazard…
Could crash, causing damage to persons or property on the ground,
or it could collide with other objects in the air,” said
Elizabeth Cory (FAA).


https://dronexl.co/2022/07/06/dji-mavic-3-drone-shot-north-carolina/





Samsung has created a drone to provide overwatch in dark areas.


This drone is designed to provide overwatch to people traveling
through areas in cities that are poorly lit or have a high crime
rate.


The drone captures 360 degree video and can summon police if it
detects a crime has been committed, and even can track the
suspects.


https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/07/04/this-samsung-drone-wasnt-designed-for-consumers-it-was-designed-for-public-safety/





The National Agricultural Aviation Association released a flyer
cautioning UAS operators for upcoming agricultural operations


This flyer advised the following


Equip UAV with Strobe Lights and Tracking Technology like and
ADS-B out system


Get Certified and Trained in operating a UAV


Follow the law- Always give the right of way to manned aircraft


Coordinate with local aircraft operators about your UAV
operations


Carry sufficient UAV liability insurance


 https://agairupdate.com/2022/04/18/naaa-cautions-unmanned-aircraft-operators-not-to-interfere-with-low-altitude-manned-agricultural-aircraft-this-growing-season/