The UAS Flyer - January 16, 2020

Idaho researchers work to show promise of drones and fruit trees A team of researchers from the University of Idaho has created a list denoting the most promising ways drones can be used at tree nurseries. The list, along with other outreach is part of their work to educate growers on the promise of drones. READ MORE SHARE
CUAS maker announces another $10M contract Following the news that the U.S. Pentagon has begun standing up a counter unmanned aircraft systems division, a Colorado maker of CUAS technology has announced another sale and delivery of its containerized system. READ MORE SHARE
	Drone enterprise consultancy, swarm tech provider partner VHive, a software solution that enables enterprises to digitize their field assets and operations using autonomous drone hives has partnered with DFS Autonomous Systems LLC (DAS). READ MORE SHARE
EVTOL drone developer launches BlackFly with new CEO OPENER, a developer of aerial vehicles for consumer travel, has announced the appointment of Ben Diachun as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). OPENER is producing BlackFly, an electric vertical take off and landing vehicle. READ MORE SHARE
Orbital UAV now shipping new engine model to Insitu Orbital Corporation Ltd has started shipping the second engine model identified under its Long Term Agreement with Insitu Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company. READ MORE SHARE
Blue, Kyocera form partnership for communication relay drones Blue innovation Co. and Kyocera Corporation have announced that the companies have reached an agreement to jointly develop new drone solutions focused on flying multiple drones with mobile relay station functions. READ MORE SHARE