The UAS Flyer - August 1, 2018

UAS attorneys advise against shooting down drones UAS attorneys Josh Turner and Sara Baxenberg with the Wiley Rein law firm in Washington, D.C., advise against acting on the urge to shoot down bothersome drones. Laws and regulations have yet to catch up with the technology, they say. READ MORE SHARE
Survey shows drone adoption rate by farmers According to a study recently unveiled by Munich Reinsurance America Inc., nearly three-fourths of all U.S. farmers are currently using or considering adopting the technology to assess, monitor or manage their farms. READ MORE SHARE
	Avansig, Skysense develop autonomous indoor surveillance drone In the security and surveillance industry, there are significant implications for the development of an autonomous surveillance drone. European companies Avansig and Skysense are working with Prosegur to turn the concept into reality. READ MORE SHARE
FAA issues more than 100,000 remote pilot certificates The FAA has issued more than 100,000 remote pilot certificates to drone pilots since the agency's small drone rule went into effect in August 2016, which also means that those receiving certificates in 2016 will soon need to renew them. READ MORE SHARE
Police Foundation launches new center for UAS in public safety The goal of the Police Foundation Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Public Safety is to help law enforcement navigate the equally important community policing aspects of adopting the technology. READ MORE SHARE
US Army selects Raytheon for near-term counter-UAS mission Raytheon is finalizing development of advanced Coyote variants that will fly faster and farther. Because of an urgent operational need, the Army is expected to use Coyote as a counter-UAS solution before the end of the year. READ MORE SHARE