The UAS Flyer - April 9, 2015

FAA approves massive round of UAS exemptions The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration granted a record-breaking 30 Section 333 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) exemptions to a range of companies including AeroVironment Inc. SenseFly, bringing the total to 99 exemptions. READ MORE SHARE
Global construction firm adds UAS service Bechtel Construction, a global engineering procurement and construction firm with more than 58,000 employees, has enlisted an unmanned aircraft systems platform and data capture developer to assist with mega-construction projects. READ MORE SHARE
	Attorney questions organization's UAS privacy lawsuit against FAA The Electronic Privacy Information Center has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration over its failure to establish privacy rules for commercial unmanned aerial systems which the organization claims is mandated by Congress. READ MORE SHARE
Sinclair College creates first-ever UAS academic journal Ohio-based Sinclair College continues to expand its presence in the unmanned aircraft systems industry. The school has announced that its National UAS Training and Certification Center will spearhead a new UAS-focused academic journal. READ MORE SHARE
USAA receives FAA exemption to use PrecisionHawk UAV The United Services Automobile Association has received a Section 333 exemption for UAS granted by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, to help speed review of insurance claims from its members following natural disasters. READ MORE SHARE
	DroneDeploy receives $9M in software funding DroneDeploy has raised $9 million in funding led by Emergence Capital, with participation from previous investors, including SoftTech, Data Collective and Angelpad. The funds will be used to adapt DroneDeploy’s software to more drone platforms. READ MORE SHARE