The UAS Flyer - December 31, 2015

Drone manufacturer XCraft thriving after Shark Tank appearance XCraft is proving that if you build a better drone, the world will beat a path to your door.Based in Sandpoint, Idaho, XCraft's fall appearance on the ABC TV show, "Shark Tank" has the company more busy than ever before. READ MORE SHARE
Aviation attorney: FAA had to assert its regulatory authority The FAA had to defend its UAS regulatory turf because many cities and municipalities are passing their own conflicting, according to pilot and assistant aviation professor Sarah Nilsson. READ MORE SHARE
	NY UAS test site receives new round of funding A U.S. Federal Aviation Administration unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) designated test site has received a new round of funding from the state of New York. READ MORE SHARE
Global aerospace firm enters UAS traffic management sector Serving more than 125 airlines around the world, including the top 5 in North America, and working with 200 corporate aviation customers wasn't enough for PASSUR Aerospace. The Connecticut-based firm is now entering the UAS world. READ MORE SHARE
Embry-Riddle to offer online professional UAS program Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is offering an online professional program for people with an interest in learning more about small UAS. Courses will include UAS history, platform design basics and flight tactics. READ MORE SHARE
	European Aviation Safety Agency publishes opinion on UAVs The European Aviation Safety Agency has published a technical opinion on the safe use of UAVs in the continent’s civil air space.The opinion is based on 27 proposals for operating UAS. READ MORE SHARE