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A Discussion on the Need for Safety Programs in Complex Industries
Legacy of Innovation and Risk One hundred and twenty-two years ago the first powered aircraft carried a man one hundred and twenty feet in twelve seconds. Since that day, there has been a wildfire of innovation within the aviation industry. After the new technology that came from World War Two, the “Golden Age” of aviation… — read more
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The Effect of 14 CFR Part 108 on the Commercial Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Introduction Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), or “drones” have been around for decades now. However, it is only within the past decade that they have been used for commercial operations. In that time, the potential for the applications of UAS has grown exponentially, and does not show any sign of stopping. The… — read more
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Profile: Meet Nicholas Foster
Hey there, my name is Nicholas Foster. I will graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Unmanned Aircraft Systems from LeTourneau University in the Spring of 2027. This is my first post on my new portfolio website that will serve as a way to showcase my skills, projects, and insights. This will include blog posts,… — read more
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AI and UAVs: A Christian Approach to Technology
The article “Artifical Intelligence: an Evangelical Statement of principles” is a summary of the way a Christian should approach the rapidly developing technology of Artifical Intelligence. In these guidelines, the authors have a common theme of the value of the human experience. In essence, they state that human life and experience should come above all… — read more