The UAS Flyer - August 29, 2018

Will an electronics lead-time apocalypse hit the UAS industry? How much will the lead-time apocalypse for electronic components impact the UAS industry? Two experts in electronics manufacturing and distribution addressed the question at the UAS Summit & Expo held last week in Grand Forks, North Dakota. READ MORE SHARE
Grand Sky UAS tech park launches first BVLOS flight Capitalizing on a recent FAA authorization, General Atomics flew its first beyond-visual-line-of-sight mission using an unmanned aircraft flown from the Grand Sky UAS tech park adjacent to the Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. READ MORE SHARE
	West Point Military Academy to use AeroVironment's VTOL drone West Point cadets will deploy two Quantix systems as part of the collaboration. The Quantix system is a fully integrated drone, sensor and software information solution for collecting and using aerial imagery that is as easy to use as an app. READ MORE SHARE
After success flying turbines in US, SkySpecs opens Euro office SkySpecs, the award-winning provider of robotics solutions for the wind energy industry, has announced the opening of a new office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. READ MORE SHARE
Drone Delivery Canada conducts successful tests UAS technology company Drone Delivery Canada has successfully completed beyond visual line of sight testing in Alma, Quebec, using its software platform and delivery drone. The company says it's close to commercializing its technology. READ MORE SHARE
Insitu uses ScanEagle to assist firefighters in Oregon Insitu is once again employing its ScanEagle UAS to help battle wildfires in the northwest U.S. The company's Mobile Response Team has been assisting firefighters in Oregon by providing data collection and analysis for fire suppression activities. READ MORE SHARE