The UAS Flyer - May 14, 2015

Sens. Hoeven, Booker introduce Commercial UAS Modernization Act U.S. Senators John Hoeven, R-N.D., and Cory Booker, D-N.J., have unveiled the Commercial UAS Modernization Act, a piece of legislation that sets interim operating guidelines for small commercial unmanned aircraft systems. READ MORE SHARE
UAS Center of Excellence director says FAA regulations a priority Helping the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implement its proposed rules for small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as quickly as possible is a priority for the agency's newly created Center of Excellence group. READ MORE SHARE
	Flying-Cam introduces LIDAR to its UAS platform Flying-Cam, an academy award-winning UAS manufacturer and operator that has worked on the Harry Potter and Transformers film series, is now offering a 3D scanner on its platform for use in several commercial applications. READ MORE SHARE
Lone Star UAS Center partners for border, forest fire protection The Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center (LSUASC) of Excellence and Innovation has announced collaboration with multiple entities to implement UAVs into Texas skies. READ MORE SHARE
Panel: UAS can address oil and gas industry safety issues A panel of experts at the AUVSI Unmanned Systems 2015 conference in Atlanta last week discussed the many potential uses of UAS in the oil and gas industry, with safety being the No. 1 issue addressed. READ MORE SHARE
	UND, Sensurion Aerospace establish UAS Pipeline Program A recent collaboration between Sensurion Aerospace and the University of North Dakota has resulted in a new UAS Pipeline Program that’s designed to provide career-building opportunities for graduates of UND. READ MORE SHARE