Sizing Systems For Drones And Urban Air Mobility

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The size, weight, power and cost considerations that drive avionics design apply as usual for small drones and compact urban air mobility vehicles that will be expected to perform like traditional aircraft in managed airspace. Visibility to surveillance systems, an ability to self-separate from...
Bill Carey

Based in Washington, D.C., Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and unmanned aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

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