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So here is my TF OC Aquila. She’s a cassette who has a drone like alt mode. Finally decided to share her with y’all. Shes very smol.
She’s one of Soundwave’s adopted cassettes bc he’s dad coded.
Making the Skies Safe for Unmanned Aircraft
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (commonly known as UAS or drones) are typically a smaller aircraft that fly without an onboard pilot. Currently used for research, testing, and aerial-visual purposes, these vehicles could one day carry cargo, or even passengers, through countryside and city landscapes.
UAS are a key component of our Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration in the National Aairspace Ssystem (UAS in the NAS) project. Our research will help develop the rules so that unmanned aircraft can safely coexist with manned aircraft in the national airspace.
We collaborate with private companies, like Navmar Applied Science Corporation (NASC), to research and test aerodynamically efficient UAS. We also work with government agencies like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct research that will contribute to setting standards and certifications.
We are leading the nation to open a new era in air transportation called Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). AAM will enable safe, sustainable, affordable, and accessible aviation that moves people and cargo between places using a transformed air transportation system and revolutionary new aircraft.
With new cost-and-fuel efficient aircraft and technologies becoming available, UAS will provide substantial benefit to U.S. industry and the public. Such benefits include air-lifted organ transplant deliveries that arrive more quickly and safely than ever before; and search and rescue missions performed with increased speed and accuracy.
There are other benefits too, like pizza being air- dropped to your front door, and less package delivery trucks on the road. The burgeoning landscape of AAM holds many potentials – and it’s our job to help safely and sustainably map out and navigate what that future landscape looks like.
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Finalists for a Future Mission to Explore the Solar System
We’ve selected two finalists for a robotic mission that is planned to launch in the mid-2020s! Following a competitive peer review process, these two concepts were chosen from 12 proposals that were submitted in April under a New Frontiers program announcement opportunity.
What are they?
In no particular order…
CAESAR
CAESAR, or the Comet Astrobiology Exploration Sample Return mission seeks to return a sample from 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko – the comet that was successfully explored by the European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft – to determine its origin and history.
This mission would acquire a sample from the nucleus of comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko and return it safely to Earth.
Comets are made up of materials from ancient stars, interstellar clouds and the birth of our solar system, so the CAESAR sample could reveal how these materials contributed to the early Earth, including the origins of the Earth's oceans, and of life.
Dragonfly
A drone-like rotorcraft would be sent to explore the prebiotic chemistry and habitability of dozens of sites on Saturn’s moon Titan – one of the so-called ocean worlds in our solar system.
Unique among these Ocean Worlds, Titan has a surface rich in organic compounds and diverse environments, including those where carbon and nitrogen have interacted with water and energy.
Dragonfly would be a dual-quadcopter lander that would take advantage of the environment on Titan to fly to multiple locations, some hundreds of miles apart, to sample materials and determine surface composition to investigate Titan's organic chemistry and habitability, monitor atmospheric and surface conditions, image landforms to investigate geological processes, and perform seismic studies.
What’s Next?
The CAESAR and Dragonfly missions will receive funding through the end of 2018 to further develop and mature the concepts. It is planned that from these, one investigation will be chosen in the spring of 2019 to continue into subsequent mission phases.
That mission would be the fourth mission in the New Frontiers portfolio, which conducts principal investigator (PI)-led planetary science missions under a development cost cap of approximately $850 million. Its predecessors are the New Horizons mission to Pluto and a Kuiper Belt object, the Juno mission to Jupiter and OSIRIS-REx, which will rendezvous with and return a sample of the asteroid Bennu.
Key Technologies
We also announced that two mission concepts were chosen to receive technology development funds to prepare them for future mission opportunities.
The Enceladus Life Signatures and Habitability (ELSAH) mission concept will receive funds to enable life detection measurements by developing cost-effective techniques to limit spacecraft contamination on cost-capped missions.
The Venus In situ Composition Investigations (VICI) mission concept will further develop the VEMCam instrument to operate under harsh conditions on Venus. The instrument uses lasers on a lander to measure the mineralogy and elemental composition of rocks on the surface of Venus.
The call for these mission concepts occurred in April and was limited to six mission themes: comet surface sample return, lunar south pole-Aitken Basin sample return, ocean worlds, Saturn probe, Trojan asteroid tour and rendezvous and Venus insitu explorer.
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As the sun rises, our Global Hawk is prepped for flight at Armstrong Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base in California. Pre-dawn flights of our Global Hawk help beat hot summer days in Southern California. Electronic components, which are cooled by fuel onboard, only function within temperature limitations, so testing usually ceases by midday, as fuel and onboard computers become too hot to operate. The Global Hawk unmanned aircraft is used for high-altitude, long-duration Earth science missions. The ability of the Global Hawk to autonomously fly long distances, remain aloft for extended periods of time and carry large payloads brings a new capability to the science community for measuring, monitoring and observing remote locations of Earth not feasible or practical with piloted aircraft, most other robotic or remotely operated aircraft, or space satellites.
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The college I work for has recently got some hives and they kindly paid for me and my colleagues to do an amazing beekeeping course.
This week I did a solo hive inspection for the very first time, as I was the only trained person on site.
It has been a magnificent, if nerve-wracking experience and I can't wait to do it again next week. I am forever petrified of squishing the queen but I will hopefully get more confident with time.
We have one large hive and one smaller one. The large hive is going strong and each week we have to rearrange everything so they don't run out of space. To do this you move empty frames towards the centre of the brood box so the Queen has access to at least 2 empty frames. For some reason she only likes laying eggs on frames near the centre. You also have to check that there's enough space in the supers as this is where worker bee store most of the honey. If the colony doesn't have enough space then the bees start to get agitated and it can prompt a swarm.
The smaller hive unfortunately lost its Queen when it was being delivered to us. So we are currently trying to raise a new one. To do this we moved over a tester frame containing newly laid eggs and some grubs from our other hive. The worker bees then chose the new Queens and built special large cells for them. we knocked down all but one of these to stop a potential swarm. We then left this hive for 3-weeks to give her a chance to emerge and go on her nuptial flight. On this flight she will hopefully have mated with a number of genetically diverse drones. She has around a 30% chance of surviving this and coming back to the hive. We haven't seen her yet but fingers crossed she's there. The workers had started to make play cups indicating that they are dissatisfied with the lack of new eggs being laid. But it does take a while for her to start laying. As we don't know if she survived I put in two new tester frames with eggs and grubs from the other hive. When I do an inspection next week I will need to check for freshly laid eggs and queen cells. If I see new eggs then I know that the Queen survived, but if not and if Queen cells have been produced then we'll have to start the process of raising a Queen again.
The pictures above are from the smaller hive showing some play cups on a couple of the frames. This shows the workers are irritated at the lack of new eggs being laid. One picture also shows the entrance to the hive and one of the worker bees has pollen on their legs. This is apparently an indication that a new queen is present and is about to start laying.
General Bee info:
The Queen has a store of sperm and can control which eggs are fertilised with a little flap. Unfertilized eggs turn into drones (haploid, reproductive males). Fertile eggs turn into either worker bees (usually non reproductive, female bees) or new Queens. She lays individual eggs into each of the cells.
In a healthy hive, drones are only present in the summertime when the hive has reached sexual maturity. In an unhealthy hive the Queen can start laying drone eggs when she runs out of stored sperm. Queenless workers may also start to lay drone eggs.
When the eggs hatch, worker bees feed and nurture the grubbs with honey and variety of different pollen. It is the worker bees that choose what fertile eggs become Queens. The ones they select as potential new Queens are fed a diet of mostly royal jelly and they build larger cells for them. Workers can also choose when new queen's emerge by standing on top of the flap door to their cell. This prevents them from emerging until the workers deem the time is right.
As time progresses grubs get larger and eventually pupate within their cells. The cells are then capped with wax and the pupae starts to metamorphose internally. When the pupa are fully developed they moult and then chew their way through the wax cap. Young bees can be quite light-colored when they first emerge.
Unfortunately I don't have very many pictures of our lovely hives. It is quite hard to take photos with massive gloves on, and the longer you spend faffing around, the more stressed out the bees get. I only got these pictures because I needed to update my colleagues on certain developments. If the opportunity arises again then I will share any photos here as I think bees are really interesting.
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Long Exposure Photos Capture the Light Paths of Drones Above Mountainous Landscapes
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Tesla Predicted Drone Warfare Nearly 120 Years Ago
With his namesake electric car company hitting the roads and the widespread use of wireless technology, it often seems like the work of Nikola Tesla has really come into its own in the 21st century. But if you needed further evidence that his controversial mind was ahead of its time, look no further than this 118-year-old patent.
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Ethan had always been drawn to the unusual, to things that lay just outside the boundaries of normal. At 28, he lived a quiet life in a small apartment, but there was an itch inside him that couldn’t be scratched—something deep in his mind that wanted more. He often found himself dreaming of being part of something greater, something different. Little did he know, the answer was waiting for him in the form of someone he’d soon meet: a man named Adrian.
Adrian was a man of mystery, someone Ethan had met through mutual friends at a small gathering. There was something magnetic about Adrian—something that made people gravitate toward him. His calm demeanour and sharp intellect caught Ethan’s attention, but there was something else about Adrian that intrigued him even more: an aura of control, a sense of command that seemed to hold the room without him even trying.
One evening, after several conversations that wandered into deep, philosophical territory, Adrian invited Ethan to his private space. It wasn’t unusual for Adrian to do this—he’d always come across as someone who offered a new perspective on life, but tonight, something felt different.
“Ethan,” Adrian began, “I’ve sensed your desire for change. I know you’ve been looking for something beyond the ordinary. I can offer you that. I can show you a new form of freedom, one you might not have imagined.”
Ethan’s curiosity piqued, though he didn’t fully understand what Adrian meant. The invitation felt impossible to resist, like it had been designed just for him.
As Ethan entered Adrian’s private studio, he noticed the room was unlike any space he’d ever been in—sleek, minimalist, almost clinical. The walls were adorned with strange symbols and machinery that seemed to hum with energy, the air thick with anticipation. Adrian moved toward him, his presence commanding, yet strangely calming.
“You’ll find yourself changed tonight, Ethan,” Adrian said, his voice soft but filled with intent. “I’m offering you a transformation. You’ve always wanted something different—tonight, you’ll become something different. You’ll lose yourself in the most freeing way.”
Ethan's heart raced, but there was no turning back now. The idea of being transformed, of becoming something entirely new, thrilled him. Adrian’s words felt like they were unlocking a door in his mind, pushing him toward a future he hadn’t imagined but now desperately wanted.
Adrian gestured for Ethan to sit on a sleek metallic chair, the surface cool against his skin. As Ethan settled in, Adrian began to speak, his words flowing in a rhythmic pattern that seemed to echo in Ethan’s head, deepening his focus. With each word, a strange warmth spread through Ethan’s body, a sensation that made him feel lighter, as though his very form was becoming fluid.
“You will become one with the essence of purpose,” Adrian murmured. “Your body will shift, your mind will shift, and you will no longer be limited by what you were before. You will be moulded into something that serves a higher function.”
As Ethan’s body began to tingle, he felt the transformation taking place. His skin felt like it was stretching, growing smoother, softer. His arms and legs became more pliable, his joints loosening, until he could feel a soft, rubbery texture replacing his flesh. It was a strange sensation, like he was becoming less human and more something else entirely—something sleek, shiny, and efficient.
Adrian watched intently, his eyes glowing with satisfaction as he guided the change. Ethan’s body was now smooth and glossy, resembling the soft, malleable texture of rubber. His mind, too, seemed to be shifting, his thoughts becoming simpler, clearer, more focused on serving the function that Adrian had promised. The world outside seemed distant and irrelevant now; all that mattered was this new form, this new state of being.
"You are no longer bound by the limitations of your old life, Ethan," Adrian said, his voice soothing as he stood over Ethan’s transformed body. "You are free now. You are part of a greater purpose. Your new form is built for service, for function, for focus. You belong to this new identity."
Ethan felt a strange peace settle over him. The rush of transformation had left him feeling like he was more than he had ever been before, as if his previous self had been a mere shadow compared to the vibrant, rubberized existence he now embodied. His body moved with fluid ease, no longer restricted by muscles or bones, just smooth, pliable material, able to adapt and bend to whatever Adrian required.
"Welcome to your new self," Adrian said, the pride in his voice unmistakable. "You are now a vessel of purpose. A rubber drone, as you are, is free of doubts, free of uncertainty, and fully dedicated to the function I assign."
In that moment, Ethan fully understood. He had wanted change, had longed for freedom, and now, he was no longer a man burdened by choice. He had become something different, something that existed to serve—to serve Adrian, to serve the new life he had embraced.
Matt's transformation into servitude and obedience
Matt was just like every other lad his age, just finished uni and trying to find their way in the world. However, Matt was different, he believed he was bound to be stuck in his council estate all his life with zero purpose. He would roam the streets at night with his mates getting in people's faces and stealing from corner shops. That was until Matt met someone, someone that would change his life forever...
James has been a hard working business man for many years and travels around looking for new recruits for his company and tonight he has stumbled across Matt's council estate. James loved places like this, they always had the best men for him to take, or recruit as he liked to call it.
Matt spotted him at the local corner shop and walked up to him trying to intimidate him.
"Oi mate! What you doin around this part of town?!"
"Just doing a little research young man" Replied James as he eyed Matt up and down.
"Well go and do your research somewhere else or something bad might happen to you!" Matt yelled as he clenched his fisted hidden under his massive hoodie.
"I think I'm done here now anyways, I've got all that I need for now" James gave Matt his number and told him to call whenever he needed a little money, which for Matt was all the time.
Matt was scrolling mindlessly through his phone one day and was thinking about James. James had been on Matt's mind for the last couple weeks ever since they briefly met. But today, Matt decided to give in and call the number he was given...
"Hello?? Is anyone there?"
"Aha, I knew you'd call Matt, are you ready to join us, to join me and become a better you?"
"I thought you were just recruiting for a job or something mate?"
"Precisely Matt, good boy on remembering who I was, but it was probably pretty hard for you to forget wasn't it? Just come over to this location and we'll get you all sorted and ready for you new job"
Matt heard the phone line die before he could say anything else. He was scared but he knew what he had to do. He packed a bag with all the shit from his room he could find and set out to the address James had given him. He didn't know why but he could feel his life was about to change.
Matt arrived at the location James had given him. It was a sleek, modern building tucked away in an industrial part of town, far removed from the gritty council estate he called home. His heart raced, palms sweaty. As he walked through the large glass doors, he was greeted by an imposing figure who led him down a long corridor. It felt like entering a different world, one that Matt couldn’t even begin to understand.
Finally, they reached a large office where James was waiting behind a polished desk, his sharp suit and confident smile as poised as ever.
"You're here," James said, rising from his seat. "I knew you would be. Have a seat, Matt."
Matt hesitated, still unsure of what exactly he was stepping into. He sat down across from James, trying to hide his nervousness behind a cocky smirk.
"What's all this about, mate? You said something about a job, but this doesn’t feel like a job interview." Matt leaned back in his chair, arms crossed.
James chuckled, a smooth, almost predatory sound. "No, it’s not exactly what you’re used to. But it’s a job that will change everything for you. If you want it, that is."
Matt's eyes flickered with curiosity, but a small voice in the back of his mind whispered doubts. "Change everything? How exactly?"
James took a step forward, his demeanor shifting, more commanding now. "You’re a man of potential, Matt. But all that potential is wasted where you are—wasting away in that estate, living paycheck to paycheck, being nothing more than a product of your environment. But I can give you more than that. I can offer you something... greater."
Matt swallowed hard, his heart pounding in his chest. He wasn’t sure whether he was excited or terrified, but the thought of something more, something beyond his limited world, was too tempting to resist.
"I don’t get it," Matt muttered. "You just show up, give me your number, and now you’re telling me you can change my life?"
Matt stood up and tried to leave but he couldn't, there were a group of men, all dressed in fancy suits that were blocking all the entrances.
He was strapped into his chair and forced to stare at a spiral for hours on end. Matt could feel himself getting sleepier and sleepier but all he could think about was James. He couldn't remember where he even came from, what his past week looked like. All he could think about was James, and how he came here for a reason. To serve James and the company. When James came back into the room, he just looked at Matt and smiled. He knew it was complete so he took Matt down into the basement, into his special lair and gave him a change of clothes. James' employees have to be dressed properly of course, they must dress their part as they serve him.
Everything was now complete, Matt came out, dressed in his new uniform, and sat at James' knees as he knew that was where he belonged. He wasn't some council estate tough guy anymore, he was James' obedient servant day in and day out. He loved it so much he began to go out with James when he would recruit other men to his company. After all, it was the best feeling Matt had every felt in his life...
High Tech Beyond Limits
Amazon got clearance to build surveillance drones to watch customers’ homes between deliveries - The patent describes how delivery drones could drop in on consenting customers’ houses to check them for things like open garage doors, graffiti, or even a fire. http://bit.ly/2FnSUkC
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