The UAS Flyer - April 14, 2016

FAA amendment could extend UAS test sites by 5 years The U.S. Senate has approved an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that would extend the authorization of every unmanned aircraft systems test site for an additional 5 years. Plus, test site updates. READ MORE SHARE
Insurance, construction industries form drone consortium A new organization of insurance and construction companies known as the Property Drone Consortium has been formed to safely develop UAS technology to conduct inspections. READ MORE SHARE
	EEI, Sharper Shape partner for UAS power line inspections Shaper Shape Inc. and the Edison Electric Institute are joining forces to advance UAS technology to inspect electric utility power lines and infrastructure employing beyond line of sight operations. READ MORE SHARE
Qualcomm earns chance to test UAS in San Diego Qualcomm's place in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry will now be directly linked to its testing facility in San Diego. The tech giant recently received a certificate of authorization for autonomous flight and communications links. READ MORE SHARE
Pulse Aerospace planting role in ag industry through partnerships Pulse Aerospace, a Kansas-based unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) developer, is utilizing recently formed partnerships to serve new agriculture-focused clients. READ MORE SHARE
	Nuclear engineer creates paperlike battery suitable for UAS Built from the byproducts of the silicone industry, a new paperlike battery developed by a Kansas State University mechanical and nuclear engineering professor could improve unmanned aircraft system operations. READ MORE SHARE