The UAS Flyer - December 8, 2016

Precision ag drone system creator earns commercial investment Raptor Maps has grown its drone-based system designed for specialty crop precision agriculture applications into a business worthy of investment. The Commercial Drone Fund, a venture-backed capital fund, has added the company to its portfolio. READ MORE SHARE
Online drone safety course offered by Unmanned Safety Institute The Unmanned Safety Institute is offering the first-ever online safety course for drone enthusiasts. With millions of drones in the air and reports of near misses between manned and unmanned aircraft increasing, USI is looking to improve safety. READ MORE SHARE
	Drone groups reach out to Trump President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming administration can play a vital role in furthering the commercial deployment of unmanned aircraft systems, according to two industry-related organizations who recently reached out to his team. READ MORE SHARE
Drone study proves blood transport possible John Hopkins University researchers have proven that blood transported via drone is not impacted by flight and can be used for medical reasons if necessary. READ MORE SHARE
EdgeData planning world-class data center at Grand Sky The Grand Sky UAS Aviation and Business Park is expected to host a world-class data center within a year. EdgeData LLC this week signed a letter of intent to build the 16,000-square-foot facility to store and convert data collected by UAS. READ MORE SHARE
	Florida firm offers drone building and roof inspections Using a drone for roof and building inspections enables GCI Consultants in West Palm Beach, Florida, to provide its customers with services that were too expensive and too intrusive in the past. It's also safer and more efficient. READ MORE SHARE