Israel Quintanilla, the coordinator of the U-ELCOME project in the Valencian Community and a professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Valencia (UPV), explains in ‘A Vivir Comunitat Valenciana’ that the recent demonstration in Benidorm was a complete success, demonstrating the significant progress that has been made in this field in recent years. The airspace of Benidorm was traversed by twelve drones, including the largest one, which were still unattended and were monitored and supervised by digital platforms from the European unattended Aerial Space Management System (U-space).

According to Quintanilla, Spain, France, and Italy are all involved in this initiative, which is “three years in advance, has a budget of 15 million, and is designed to ensure the safe integration of drones into urban environments.” The UPV is a trailblazer in this sector.

When asked when the air taxi, a compact, electric craft that weighs 600 kg and can accommodate two crew members weighing up to 200 kg, will be available as an integrated vehicle, it is a reality in China and Europe, despite its appearance as science fiction: “Approximately five years.”

According to Quintanilla, “Julio Verne once said that whatever a man is capable of imagining, another is capable of carrying out, and that is precisely what we are witnessing; evolution is exponential.”

The military is the source of drone technology, as it was with satellites and GPS systems. “Civilian society is the recipient of prior military validation.” This expert elucidates that any drone, priced at 500 euros, is currently stable and secure in the air. They are employed for electrical inspections of towers, to monitor wind turbine blades, and in the DANA (diario en salvamento marítimo), as well as in maritime rescue, the Civil Guard, the UME (Union of Military Units), and local police. Additionally, they are already integrated into the daily operations of state security forces.

The scooter is once more serving as a catalyst for charitable endeavours. The Scooter Rider Costa Blanca will commence in Alcoy on Saturday, March 29th. This event will traverse the heart of Alicante, from the inland to the coast, and will showcase classic Vespas and Lambrettas, all in an effort to increase awareness of a disease that is largely obscure to the general public.

The fourth incarnation of the Scooter Rider Costa Blanca will feature over 140 motorcycles of all colours, brought from various regions of Spain and even Europe, as they ride in large numbers to raise awareness of the reality experienced by individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

The solidarity route spans 150 kilometres between the mountains and the coast, passing through ravines, emblematic harbours, dream roads, and iconic beaches. It is free of charge.

Approximately 70 individuals, or 50% of the event participants, are anticipated to arrive in Alcoy on Friday, March 28th, and will be allocated to the city’s numerous accommodations. They are from the Balearic Islands, the Valencian Community, the Valencian Community, Madrid, Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Catalonia.

Jordi Linares, the event’s creator, emphasises the significance of the participation of colleagues from Vespa Club Poland, who have strategically scheduled their visit to Spain to attend this event, as well as other colleagues from various nationalities, including France, Italy, and Argentina.

The 140 motorcycles will depart from Plaza de España in Alcoy on Saturday, the 29th. The group will commence a charity route at 10:00 a.m. and will visit iconic locations along the Costa Blanca, such as Alcoy, Barranc de la Batalla, Puerto de la Carrasqueta, Torre de les Maçanes, Relleu, and Finestrat.

The Benidorm Local Police will be present to provide them with a triumphant tour of Levante Beach. The entire group is expected to assemble at Terra Natura Benidorm at 2:30 p.m., where they have been actively participating in the charity event from the outset.

Many local Vespitas will return to their homes in Valencia, Altea, Benidorm, Elche, Alicante, and other cities after lunch and a visit to Terra Natura Park. The main group will return to Alcoy, where they are expected to appear at Plaza de España at 6 p.m.

The organisation of small subgroups or “squads” on the road is one of the event’s distinctive features. “In order to prevent the disruption of regular road traffic, participants will be divided into five groups, each with its own group leader and logistical support. This will foster a sense of community and friendship as they ride towards a common objective,” the organisers explain.

“In order to ensure that no one is excluded from future editions, we will raise a modest sum of money and expand the event to a wider audience next year,” declares Jordi Linares.

Our primary goal is to increase awareness and provide financial support for research on this debilitating, degenerative disease that impacts all organs in the body and manifests over 200 symptoms.

“The condition is akin to Alzheimer’s disease, which was unknown 30 years ago, and was treated as if it were a mental illness.” Linares laments, “They even administered electric shocks to the patients’ heads, as was previously done.”

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A man facing 13 years in prison for attempting to contract a hitman for his ex-partner. He offered up to 10,000 euros to several acquaintances.

The defendant, who had been in a relationship with the woman for six years, offered between 7,000 and 10,000 euros to at least four individuals to murder her in June 2022, according to the Prosecutor’s Office.

The defendant engaged in communication with the interlocutors via WhatsApp or Telegram, offering half of the compensation prior to the job and the remaining half following the homicide.

Today, Monday March 24th, the Alicante Court will try him for the crime of proposed murder with the aggravating circumstance of affinity. The prosecution is seeking a prison sentence of thirteen and a half years.