The engine mounts were closely inspected following the November crash, and going forward the spherical bearings will be replaced regularly, after every 4,000 cycles of takeoffs and landings.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
My work on flight navigation, control and orientation systems indicates that smart drones could see and avoid objects in the air and could execute commands from air traffic control centers accurately and efficiently, including fully autonomous takeoffs and landings.
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Agamemnon Crassidis,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
At elevations reaching nearly 17,000 feet (5,177 meters), the robot maintains stability and mobility while carrying out its mission in harsh outdoor conditions.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Breckenridge's extensive trail system gives visitors access to a wide variety of blooms at different elevations.
Budget includes limited tax increases The budget aims to increase state revenues by billions of dollars by reforming a tax on healthcare providers, imposing a sales tax for certain software products and limiting tax breaks on large corporations.
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CBS News,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
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NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The vast majority of the rocket's liftoffs so far in 2026 — 44 of 55 — have been dedicated to building out Starlink, SpaceX's broadband megaconstellation in low Earth orbit.
Fifteen to 20 ankle circles per foot followed by slow calf raises activates the lower-body pump.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Workers represented by Unite Here 274 at the Sheraton Downtown on 17th Street near Race Street and the hotel have reached a tentative agreement that includes pay raises, pension increases and more.
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