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Autonomy, electric engines and distributed powerplants will drive the design of a new generation of general aviation airplanes, says NASA researcher Mark Moore. AVweb’s Mary Grady talked with Moore about the possibilities, which he reported on at last week’s CAFE Electric Aircraft Symposium. Duration: File Size: download here

The new TBM 930 looks like a regular TBM 900 but it’s what’s inside that counts. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli spoke with Daher’s Nicolas Chabbert about taking electronic envelope protection to the next level. Duration: 6:19 File Size: 6 MB download here

Diamond Aircraft has been touring with its new luxe twin, the DA62. Avweb’s Paul Bertorelli recently flew with the airplane and shot this flight trail video. view on YouTube

Mustangs are among the most numerous warbirds but each is worth a close inspection. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli took a look at Berlin Express, a rare B model, at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun. view on YouTube

Hydrogen fuel cells are improving in efficiency and are technically viable for small aircraft but until gasoline gets a lot more expensive they won’t be able to compete. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli spoke with Dr. Josef Kallo on the promise and challenge of the technology. Duration: 6:54 File Size: 6.9 MB download here

At the AUVSI show in New Orleans, a new company called SkyeIntelligence was showing a trick drone with self-following capability. You simply launch it, and it follows your every move. AVweb shot this short news video on the product. view on YouTube

Although there haven’t been many accidents involving unmanned aircraft systems, there have been enough for the NTSB to begin building the investigatory resources to determine causes, just as they have for years with manned aircraft. In this exclusive AVweb podcast recorded at the AUVSI trade show in New Orleans, the NTSB’s Bill English explains what’s […]

When Miles O’Brien moved to PBS, he discovered the world of tight budgets and MacGyvering equipment. He built his own drone to get aerial coverage for a Nova feature on flood protection and this year he hosted Exponential, the AUVSI convention in New Orleans. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli spoke with him at the convention. Duration: File […]

As an early proponent of drones for television news stories, journalist Miles O’Brien says this technology has fundamentally shifted the way stories can be told. O’Brien is a well-known independent science and technology reporter with stories appearing frequently on PBS. AVweb spoke to O’Brien Tuesday at Xponential 2016, the trade and technology show of the […]

Alpha Systems AOA is updating its angle-of-attack systems. At this week’s Aircraft Electronics Association show, Alpha’s Mark Korin said, “We can update any aircraft with an AOA display for safer flying, including AOA installations for pressurized aircraft.” view on YouTube