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Drone movement soars in southern New Jersey

OAKLYN, N.J. (AP) — DJI Phantom 3. Hubsan X4. Blade Nano QX. These aren’t names of new characters in the upcoming “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” They are the most popular personal drone models available. Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles … Continue reading

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Historic aircraft, including a flying B-29, at N.E. Philadelphia Airport

Seventy years after the end of World War II, military aircraft from the era live on to connect people with the nation’s – and in many cases, their family’s – history. The Commemorative Air Force, devoted to U.S. military aviation … Continue reading

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Greater Seattle area companies embrace space quest

Differential equations are scrawled across an old-fashioned blackboard in Rob Hoyt’s office. On another wall, he’s framed the cover of a sci-fi novel he hasn’t had time to finish. Hoyt runs a space-technology company with the unlikely name of Tethers … Continue reading

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Google I/O 2015 latest news: Android M, Google Photos, Android Pay, Maps …

Google I/O 2015 was like a proud mother showing off about her children’s latest grades at school. Her favourite child, Android M, may not be top of the class, but that didn’t stop the praise being heaped on about the … Continue reading

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Shuttle America flight swerves to avoid mid-air collision with Brooklyn drone

Shuttle America flight from DC climbs 200 feet to avoid unmanned robot  No injuries reported after plane forced to complete 2700 swerve maneuver By Christopher Brennan For Dailymail.com Published: 15:52 EST, 29 May 2015 | Updated: 17:34 EST, 29 May … Continue reading

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Marine Corps F-35Bs depart USS Wasp after carrier tests

Six US Marine Corps F-35B Joint Strike Fighters have departed the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp following a one-and-a-half-week trial that included 108 test sorties and an F135 engine delivery from a V-22 Osprey as the first combat fighter squadron … Continue reading

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Historic aircraft, including a flying B-29, at NE Philadelphia Airport

Seventy years after the end of World War II, military aircraft from the era live on to connect people with the nation’s – and in many cases, their family’s – history. The Commemorative Air Force, devoted to American military aviation … Continue reading

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