The UAS Flyer - September 4, 2014

Amazon gets support for FAA exemption from AUVSI The Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) this week submitted official comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of Amazon's bid to test its planned UAS delivery service Prime Air. READ MORE SHARE
NM UAS developer earns investor interest for second straight year A New Mexico-based unmanned aircraft systems technology developer formed in 2010 has drawn the attention of a Kansas investor event, again. For the second year in a row, Silent Falcon UAS Technologies will present to investors. READ MORE SHARE
	NASA seeks R&D collaborations for UAS traffic management The NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) is looking for U.S.-based public, private and academic organizations to collaborate on UAS traffic management (UTM) research and development. READ MORE SHARE
Coast Guard chief scientist: UAVs improve our response ability The Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) landed a UAS on the flight deck of Coast Guard Cutter Healy, making it the first UAS to complete a take-off and landing aboard a Coast Guard icebreaker. READ MORE SHARE
California Legislature puts restrictions on government UAS use A bill passed with bipartisan support by the California Legislature puts restrictions on government use of UAS, requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain warrants before deploying the technology. READ MORE SHARE
	Topcon unveils new UAS for aerial mapping Topcon Positioning Group recently announced the release of two unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for mapping, the Sirius Pro and Sirius Basic. Both will allow for accurate automated mapping for a wide variety of applications. READ MORE SHARE