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Remote-controlled planes allow flying without fear StandardNet He stepped away from full-size helicopters and began working with radio-controlled copters and airplanes. "I had a lot of joy riding in helicopters, because I was right there, but the fun factor went sour when I lost a couple of friends," said the ...

FAA told to make room for drones in US skies - USA TODAY

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FAA told to make room for drones in US skies USA TODAY Right now, remote-controlled drones are used in the US mostly by the military and Customs and Border Patrol in restricted airspace. Now, organizations from police forces searching for missing persons to academic researchers counting seals on the polar ... Civilian drones to fill the skies after law shake-upNew Scientist all 37 news articles »

Miniature helicopter hobby has Tulare County devotees - Visalia Times-Delta

Miniature helicopter hobby has Tulare County devotees Visalia Times-Delta Greggor McGrath of Chico assembles an electric 700 class remote-controlled helicopter near the International Agri-Center. Ron Holman John DeNicola, left, of Visalia Hobbies starts a nitro-powered 700 class remote-controlled helicopter. and more »

Westchester Police Selects Becker Digital Audio System - Helicopter Association International

Westchester Police Selects Becker Digital Audio System Helicopter Association International Westchester County (NY) Police Department recently decided to equip their new Bell 407 patrol helicopter with the Becker Avionics Digital Voice Communication System, the DVCS6100. The aircraft currently is undergoing completion at Bell Helicopter Piney ... and more »

Miniature planes, helicopters take flight in Pasco gymnasium - Tampabay.com

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Miniature planes, helicopters take flight in Pasco gymnasium Tampabay.com Gorby, 60, has been flying remote control helicopters since 1970. In the last six years as an employee of Pasco Parks and Recreation, he has created an outlet for indoor fliers in the Pasco area, a hotbed of hobbyist fliers.