The UAS Flyer - October 8, 2015

UAS House committee debates drone rules, regs, risks The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's aviation subcommittee met this week to discuss unmanned aircraft systems. Several wide arching issues were discussed. READ MORE SHARE
Sentera’s software simplifies UAS data handling for end users The ability of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to gather huge quantities of data is well known, but getting data into the hands of end-users who can use it to make decisions is the difficult part. Minnesota-based Sentera believes it has the answer. READ MORE SHARE
	Q&A: AUVSI Pres talks FAA, missed sUAS rule After the deadline to issue the rules for small unmanned aircraft systems expired at the end of September, we caught up with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International President Brian Wynne to get his take. READ MORE SHARE
Attorney: FAA has made progress in granting of 333 exemptions The FAA has expedited the grant approval process for UAS companies, says a veteran UAS industry attorney, but UAS entities still need to research and consider future plans before applying for a section 333 exemption. READ MORE SHARE
UAS expert: FAA's proposed $1.9 million fine is necessary A UAS expert welcomes the FAA announcement this week proposing the largest civil penalty ever against a business it alleges endangered the safety of U.S. airspace. READ MORE SHARE
	UAS program at Purdue Polytechnic Institute is flying high A new UAS program at Purdue University Polytechnic Institute in West Lafayette, Indiana, is bursting at the seams. After offering a few classes for the past two years, the school is expecting more than 200 students and the need for more classrooms. READ MORE SHARE