The UAS Flyer - July 2, 2015

KSU-Salina adds new UAS bachelor’s program Students majoring in professional pilot, agriculture, biology, wildlife science, landscape architecture and even filmmaking can now experience how UAS technology can be utilized in their field of study whle making them more marketable. READ MORE SHARE
AUVSI supports unmanned vehicle technology legislation Legislation recently introduced in Congress intended to protect firefighters and support innovative unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technologies has the support of the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International. READ MORE SHARE
	Largest ever UAV deployment set for Ghana humanitarian effort The largest deployment to date of unmanned aircraft systems used for a humanitarian effort will take place in the Republic of Ghana. The effort will utilize a large range of UAS, including fixed wing, rotary and optionally manned. READ MORE SHARE
Attorney says new Tennessee UAS law might be unenforceable Among more than a dozen new laws that went into effect July 1 in Tennessee was one that makes it illegal to fly unmanned aerial vehicles over fireworks displays, correctional facilities and events of more than 100 people. READ MORE SHARE
New Mexico State selected for UAS dam inspection The Bureau of Reclamation has selected New Mexico State University to perform the first Reclamation dam inspection using a UAS. New Mexico’s team will perform research at Elephant Butte Dam in New Mexico. READ MORE SHARE
	Calif. Sen introduces Consumer Drone Safety Act Sen. Feinstein, D-Calif., is joining the fight to protect the public and U.S. airspace by requiring safety features for consumer drones and strengthening federal laws that govern operations with the introduction of the Consumer Drone Safety Act. READ MORE SHARE