The UAS Flyer - April 30, 2015

The Big Small UAV Industry With the recently published small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the small UAS industry is rapidly expanding and entities are now finding their commercial niche. READ MORE SHARE
Project Ryptide relies on UAS technology to save lives A software developer and a group of high school students who designed an attachment that turns an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a lifesaving device have plans to take their idea to another level. READ MORE SHARE
	Aeryon Labs UAVs provide relief in Nepal Aeryon Labs Inc., has partnered with GlobalMedic and Monadrone to deployed three of its sUAS and a qualified Aeryon pilot to Nepal, in response to the recent 7.8-magnitute earthquake, to provide aerial support to disaster relief teams on the ground. READ MORE SHARE
American Red Cross, Measure study UAVs for disaster relief The American Red Cross and Measure, a 32 Advisors Company, released a study detailing how UAVs can help first responders and improve disaster relief efforts. READ MORE SHARE
Growing UAS research fields Research efforts connecting unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with precision agriculture applications continue to mount. Research initiatives led by both the private and public parties are highlighting the connection between UAS and ag. READ MORE SHARE
Software innovations improve public, UAS safety Whether its a 2-pound quadcopter flying 50 feet off the ground or a 13-ton Global Hawk operating in the stratosphere, all unmanned aerial systems (UAS) need software to operate safely. These offerings are helping. READ MORE SHARE
UAS Test Sites: The Evolution Continues From unmanned aircraft systems tech park groundbreakings to historic unmanned aircraft vehicle flights, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s designated test sites are starting to realize their respective potential on the U.S. UAS industry. READ MORE SHARE