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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

FreeFlight Systems has been getting the word out in the past year on cost-effective ways for aircraft owners to comply with the ADS-B Out mandate effective Jan. 1, 2020. Starting with a basic system priced just under $2,000, FreeFlight found that while many operators have upgraded to systems that feature ADS-B In, Out and more, […]

At this week’s Aircraft Electronics Association show in Orlando, L-3 Avionics showcased its recent advancements in certified products that pack multiple functions into lighter, smaller boxes. The recently released ESI-500 standby instrument offers what amounts to a primary flight display backup with instrument data as well as navigation and synthetic vision. The unit, when packaged […]

Fresh from its first manned flight, eVolo’s Volocopter was on display at Aero 2106 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, this week. AVweb got an update on this intriguing program. view on YouTube