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Related Coverage WASHINGTON (AP) — Drone on, the government says. Just not through the night sky. Or close to an airport. Or out of the operator’s sight. And probably not winging its way with a pizza or package, any time … Continue reading →

Adam DangerfieldMesa Legend On a February afternoon at The Arizona Model Aviators Superstition Airpark flying site in Usery Park, near Apache Junction, there were clear blue skies and an occasional soft breeze.  “This is a perfect day for flying,” said … Continue reading →

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a new set of rules for commercial drone use, saying the regulations on model airplanes would not change. So, how does the FAA treat model airplanes, and is the average hobbyist following the rules? … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Realtors, TV producers, farmers, bridge inspectors and power linemen are among the people who could regularly fly drones for work, under a new proposed rule from the Federal Aviation Administration. Flying Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly called … Continue reading →

Drone-maker Parrot is releasing two new models of miniature drones this August: the Jumping Sumo and the Rolling Spider. Drone-maker Parrot is releasing two new models of miniature drones this August: the Jumping Sumo and the Rolling Spider. WASHINGTON — … Continue reading →

Jason O. Boyd, Staff Writer Model plane Keith Arrington of Stanfield with one of his planes. Jason O. Boyd, Staff Writer model airplanes 2 model airplanes soar through the air and touch down on the club’s landing strip. Jason O. … Continue reading →

Ravi Panikkar, master mechanic, passed away peacefully at a Fort Smith hospital Feb. 10, 2015 . He was born Dec. 10, 1935, in Trivandrum, India, and was invited to come to the United States in 1966 by Fox Manufacturing after … Continue reading →