The UAS Flyer - September 3, 2015

AUVSI: California’s new law harmful to UAS development The heads of two national organizations that support development of the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry came out sharply against legislation passed by the California Legislature intended to protect privacy. READ MORE SHARE
FAA revises 1981 model aircraft advisory circular The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday released a revised version of its advisory circular on model aircraft operating standards to include guidance to those operating UAS as hobby or for recreation. READ MORE SHARE
	New UAS FAA execs named The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has issued a statement to clarify its jurisdiction over hobbyist unmanned aircraft operators, showing that in some cases, the FAA can regulate and enforce rules on hobbyist UAS operators. READ MORE SHARE
Company releases Vampire UAS training simulation for classroom AEgis Technologies has made available for private use Vampire, an unmanned aircraft systems simulation. Previously the simulation was reserved for military use. READ MORE SHARE
American Family Insurance Director cites three reasons for drones Ryan Rist, American Family Insurance's director of innovation, sees three reasons why his company has chosen to invest and now deploy small unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs). READ MORE SHARE
	Drone Services USA earns trademark on magnetic delivery payload What started as a solution for Switzerland-based search and rescue teams (SAR) has become a unique package delivery system for drones that utilizes magnets to hold packages in place without sacrificing high power loads. READ MORE SHARE