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[Page 2] UAV roundup February 2016: The latest in unmanned aerial vehicle news

Feb. 29, 2016
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AUVSI applauds FAA billson UAVs

Brian Wynne, president and CEO of the AUVSI issued a statement on the introduction of the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act, a six-year reauthorization of the FAA.

"While we are still reviewing the specifics of the FAA reauthorization bill, we want to thank Chairmen Shuster and LoBiondo for recognizing the importance of commercial UAS operations and the need to move toward full integration into the national airspace. AUVSI is committed to ensuring that UAS are integrated in a manner that ensures the safety of all aircraft – manned and unmanned. The FAA reauthorization is critical for expanding the commercial use of UAS that pose no additional risk to the nation’s airspace."

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Additionally, Wynne praised H.R. 4489, the FAA Leadership in Groundbreaking High-Tech Research and Development Act (FLIGHT R&D act), which seeks to provide funding to the FAA for R&D, including UAVs.

"H.R. 4489 signifies a deeper national commitment to UAS research and development. This legislation will provide the FAA with resources for expanding UAS R&D, which is critical to integrating UAS into the National Airspace System and unlocking the full societal and economic benefits of the technology."

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Amazon testing its delivery drone in multiple countries

Amazon is currently testing its drone for its Amazon Prime Air delivery service in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, according to CEO Jeff Bezos.

Regulations in the United States have made it difficult for Amazon and other big retailers to roll out drone delivery experiments, so the company has taken its testing elsewhere.

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Former VSD Editor James Carroll joined the team 2013.  Carroll covered machine vision and imaging from numerous angles, including application stories, industry news, market updates, and new products. In addition to writing and editing articles, Carroll managed the Innovators Awards program and webcasts.

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