AeroCorner Editorial Team - Page 17

Several thousand airplanes are produced each year to accommodate airlines and airplane operators across the globe. From massive 747s to single-engine planes, there are close to 10,000 planes in the sky at any given time. TLDR – Most airplanes are delivered by flying the plane directly to its new destination, which may also involve refueling

There are over 1.7 million registered drones in the United States, including over 1.2 million hobbyist drones. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates all airspace and has specific regulations for all unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including the need to register drones. So what happens if you don’t register your drone? TLDR – Failure to register

The increase in drone activity in recent years has created an increase in privacy concerns. While many people are worried about neighbors spying on them, there is also concern about the use of drones in law enforcement. So, can police use drones to spy on citizens? TLDR – Police in the United States, the United

Airports contain a variety of equipment to accommodate airplanes, crews, and passengers. One of the largest pieces of equipment is the jet bridge. Based on the name, some people may assume the bridge connects jets. However, the real use is much simpler. TLDR – A jet bridge is an enclosed, movable structure used at airports

Air shows are intended to provide a fun time for the entire family. Unfortunately, disasters have occurred over the years. From minor injuries to major loss of life, air shows create safety risks for spectators and aviators. These are the worst air shows in the history of aviation. The early air shows of the 1920s

Helicopters often appear to fly at relatively low altitudes compared to other aircraft. This may lead people to wonder how high a helicopter can truly fly. Are they able to achieve the same altitude as airplanes? What happens if they go too high? TLDR – Helicopters with turbine engines can reach altitudes of 25,000 feet

Drones are cool gadgets, but what can you do with them? If you grow tired of flying your drone above your property, try exploring other fun, legal things that you can do with it. Getting an aerial view of your house is just one of many cool things to do with drones. Private drones have

Throughout the first seven and half decades of the airline industry, passengers and crew could smoke on commercial flights. As most airlines and governments have banned inflight smoking, many travelers want to know if you can still smoke on private jets. TLDR – There is no law against smoking tobacco on a private jet. However,

After flying drones over their own properties a few times, drone owners may wonder how far they can fly their devices. They may be able to fly their drones down the street but, but can flying one over a neighbor’s property result in a fine? TLDR – There are no federal laws against flying a

As with other devices that rely on electronic communications, drones send and receive transmissions across a specific radio frequency. Depending on where the drone is operated, one frequency range may provide better performance compared to another. So, what frequency do drones use? TLDR – Drones primarily operate at frequencies between 900 MHz and 5.8 GHz.