The UAS Flyer - March 31, 2016

Global surveying firm selects SimActive’s UAS data software Following the purchase of a high-end unmanned aircraft vehicle this year, globally-focused surveying and information provider Groupe FIT is adding a high-end software system from SimActive to process UAV-captured data. READ MORE SHARE
FAA announces changes to UAS altitude limits and registration The Federal Aviation Administration this week announced changes to UAS altitude limits and to its registration process, both of which should streamline regulations for commercial operators of small UAS. READ MORE SHARE
	Texas UAS Summit opens with FAA comments The U.S. FAA and other prominent Texas UAS leaders took the stage during the opening ceremonies of the inaugural Texas UAS Summit & Expo this week in Austin, Texas. READ MORE SHARE
Digital notice system improves UAS safety near airports AirMap and the American Association of Airport Executives have released the Digital Notice and Awareness System that gives UAS operators the ability to provide airports with real-time digital information on the location of their flights. READ MORE SHARE
Grand Sky, U.S. Air Force sign runway joint use agreement The U.S. Air Force and the Grand Sky Business and Technology Park located at the Grand Forks (North Dakota) Air Force Base on Wednesday signed a joint use agreement to share the base’s runway. READ MORE SHARE
	FAA releases UAS data on sightings, 2020 forecast As the number of unmanned aircraft systems in use continues to rise, new information released by the Federal Aviation Administration shows that the number of encounters between manned and unmanned aircraft are increasing as well. READ MORE SHARE