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Bluesky Launches Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
DirectionsMag.com (press release)
The technology, originally developed by the military, includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) guided autopilot, high resolution integrated camera and environmentally friendly rechargeable propulsion system. Autonomous take-off and landing ensures the ...

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New Pilot Deviation Rules Surprise Pilots
AVweb
In one case, according to ALPA, a Delta crew departing Atlanta on autopilot went off track briefly when the autopilot disconnected. They flew manually to the correct track and were assured by the controller that it was "no problem.
US pilots urged to flood whistleblower schemeAir Traffic Management

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After baby's death, parents pledge to save lives
MyFox Houston
Late to work, Ray Ray's doting dad went on autopilot and forgot to drop off his one-year-old daughter at daycare. "Over one in five children who die of hot car deaths were supposed to be dropped off at daycare, and their whereabouts went unquestioned," ...


 
Learn to shop healthy at the grocery store
Fox News
It happens every week: You push your cart through the local supermarket on autopilot, reaching for the same items again and again. But are the foods you're buying as healthful as you think? Here is what you should be buying on every aisle.


 
Ask the Experts: Is manager's portfolio fee a better way to invest
Sacramento Bee
When it comes to investments, are you better off with a stock portfolio that's actively managed or one that's more on autopilot, such as an index fund? That's the question posed this week to Glenn Kenes, managing director of investments for the ...


 
This is your captain: Turn off that cell phone!
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Although interference with the enroute navigation system was most often cited, landing navigation, radar altimeters, autopilot systems, ground proximity warning systems and, once, even an engine fuel controller were all affected during passenger ...


 
A.V. Club DC
Batman Incorporated artist Chris Burnham
A.V. Club DC
CB: I started off double-majoring in finance and marketing, and after two years decided that I didn't like that at all. So I went into radio/TV production, and did a triple minor of finance, marketing, and fine arts. AVC: How did that transition into a ...

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