ANAC is Brazil’s primary regulator for drones, issuing RBAC-E No. 94 and overseeing registrations, pilot licensing, and airworthiness certification. DECEA manages airspace and flight permissions through the SARPAS system, including required distances from airports of 5.4 km at low altitude and about 9 km when flying up to 120 m. ANATEL regulates drone radio equipment…
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Brazil regulates drones through ANAC, DECEA, and ANATEL, distinguishing recreational model aircraft from non-recreational RPAs while applying many core rules to both. Drones must maintain a 30-meter horizontal distance from uninvolved people, and a single pilot may operate only one drone at a time. Recreational users can fly model aircraft with no minimum age, and…
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As of 2023, about 88% of Brazilians aged 10 or older used the internet, equal to roughly 164 million people. In 2023, about 92.5% of Brazilian households had internet access. Regional disparities exist, with the Central-West around 91% online in 2023 while the North and Northeast hovered around 85%. Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) has surged, and by…
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Key Facts Consumer Electronics (Apple & Gadgets) Anticipation reached fever pitch in the consumer tech world as Apple’s fall launch event loomed. Slated for Tuesday, Sept. 9, the “Awe Dropping” event was widely expected to debut the iPhone 17 lineup alongside a new Apple Watch and AirPods indianexpress.com indianexpress.com. Rumors swirling in the lead-up indicated…
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Massive Outages and Network Disruptions On September 6, a sudden multi-cable break in the Red Sea sent shockwaves through global connectivity. Several undersea fiber-optic cables (including the SMW4 and IMEWE systems) were simultaneously cut near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia beaumontenterprise.com. The impact was felt across continents – internet traffic between Europe/Asia and the Middle East slowed…
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Major Outages and Internet Shutdowns In early September 2025, multiple outages and deliberate shutdowns disrupted internet access for millions across different regions. In the United States, a major Verizon network failure on August 30 demonstrated the fragility of even advanced telecom systems ts2.tech. Starting around midday (Eastern time), Verizon mobile users from California to New…
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Space & Astronomy Marsquakes Confirm Mars Has a Solid Metal Core Seismic readings from NASA’s InSight Mars lander have revealed that Mars possesses a solid inner core, much like Earth’s. A Chinese-led team analyzed faint marsquake waves and found Mars’ inner core extends ~613 km (~380 mi) from the center, likely made of iron and nickel, surrounded…
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Key Facts iPhone 17 Lineup and Models Apple’s 2025 iPhone lineup will consist of four models, marking a significant shift in the naming and options compared to recent years: No iPhone 17 Plus: Unlike the iPhone 14, 15, and 16 lineups, there will not be a Plus model this year. Apple’s 6.7″ non-Pro iPhone (Plus) hasn’t been a blockbuster,…
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Key Facts Full Technical Specifications and Features Aircraft Design: The Agras T100 is a heavy-lift octocopter built for endurance and power. It features a coaxial dual-rotor design (twin motors on each arm) for redundancy and lift, with 62‑inch carbon-fiber propellers providing high thrust thedronevortex.com thedronevortex.com. The drone’s frame is engineered from composite materials for durability while…
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Key Facts Market and DeFi Trends Early September saw unexpected resilience in crypto markets. Bitcoin held steady just under its recent highs (≈$110K–$112K), and Ethereum briefly broke above $4,400 before retracing xt.com. Despite September’s reputation for sluggish performance, the market had pockets of strength. Analytics showed DeFi tokens up ~2.7% on average and even meme…
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