Monthly Archives: July 2017

Drones Help Local Farmers, Businesses

As Greg Mitts guides an aerial drone over farm fields he creates more than just pictures. He can provide farmers with detailed data that can locate bug infestations, plant diseases and harvest indicators. “We create a 3-D model of the … Continue reading

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Radio-control planes take to the skies this weekend

The Woodland Davis Aeromodelers will host their annual radio-control airplane pattern contest and control-line stunt contest Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9. See radio-control airplanes especially designed to do precision aerobatic maneuvers. Most of the planes are electric-powered using the latest … Continue reading

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R/C model aircraft field is a local best-kept secret (VIDEO)

R/C model planes at Schnobrich Field on South Red River Road (July 3, 2017). Photo: Discover Ferndale Click advertisement for more information Schnobrich Field at 3004 South Red River Road is home to the Bell Aire RC Flyers Club of radio-controlled … Continue reading

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LOCURCIO, Michael R.

LOCURCIO – Michael R. Age 95, of West Amherst, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on June 16, 2017. From a young age Michael had a passion for Aircraft, building model airplanes of his own design. He attended … Continue reading

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Vietnam War vet recalls dangerous missions as pilot

x Embed x Share CLOSEVIDEOS: HOME OF THE BRAVEFrank Pagano, 90, recalls his time serving in WW2 | 1:27 Frank Pagano, 90, recalls his time serving in WW2 Dorothy Edwards/Naples Daily News x Embed x Share CLOSEVIDEOS: HOME OF THE … Continue reading

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Forget Cars, for One Spaniard the Autonomous Future Is Forklifts …

In Burgos, a province in central Spain better known for archaeological digs and blood-sausages than for innovation, engineer Veronica Pascual is building automated vehicles. Not cars though, but fork-lifts, stackers and pallet trucks. Pascual, a 38-year-old aeronautical engineer, owns Asti, … Continue reading

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IX Center lands a big piece of its history

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