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PropelUAS is proud to announce our new partnership with the National Public Safety – Drone Donation Program (NPS-DDP).

"The partnership with NPS-DDP will be mutually beneficial to our organizations and provide a great advantage to the public safety departments that need support,” says Bob Etris, Managing Partner of Evans Consulting and Senior Advisor of PropelUAS.

Read more about our mutual commitment to supporting the community with Nps-ddp at http://ow.ly/891y50BQnFQ

PropelUAS is thrilled to announce our partnership with Autel Robotics, a premier drone manufacturer that recently released the Evo II and is widely viewed as a direct competitor to the DJI Mavic. Read more about this exciting partnership on our blog! http://ow.ly/K7U750ASDGt

It’s not too late to register for today’s free webinar with ATCA’s Young Aviation Professionals at 12pm ET! Our experts will share crucial steps to consider in implementing a program. Don’t miss out! Sign up here http://ow.ly/6l1850AJCQq

Missed out on this year's virtual Federal Aviation Administration Symposium? We've got you covered! Check out the highlights and key takeaways from Episode 1 (of 2) on our latest blog at http://ow.ly/sBFT50AKCH2

This Thursday at 12pm EST, PropelUAS partners with the Air Traffic Control Association's Young Aviation Professionals in hosting a Lunch & Learn webinar about the importance of community engagement in implementing a program. Don't miss out on this free opportunity! Save your spot at http://ow.ly/nSYR50AJCKA

📣 Mark your calendars! 📣 PropelUAS is partnering with the Air Traffic Control Association's Young Aviation Professionals for a virtual Lunch & Learn featuring our own Bob Etris, Tara Stearman, and Dawn Stevenson. They'll discuss the importance of transparent community engagement in implementing your own program, providing real-world examples and five tips for effective outreach. You don't want to miss it! Reserve your spot at http://ow.ly/mghF50AFlzx

Is your organization scrambling to start a drone program? Proactive planning and dynamic community engagement are crucial to successful implementation. Reach new heights with us by downloading our tips for making your drone program soar, exclusively on our new-and-improved website! Check it out at https://www.propeluas.com/

Bipartisan law pushes use of drones for fighting wildfires - FedScoop

Good news for fighting : Drones are now an even bigger part of the game thanks to the new John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act! Check out what our own expert Tara Stearman has to say about the act in this article on FedScoop!

https://www.fedscoop.com/bipartisan-bill-pushes-use-drones-fighting-wildfires/

Interested in how PropelUAS can help introduce and implement drones into your program? Reach out or check out our website!

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Who better to speak about emerging technology than our own expert Chad Tyson? Chad is speaking today at ACT IAC's Emerging Technology Panel. If you're there and you see him, be sure to say hi!

https://www.actiac.org/act-iac-emerging-technology-coi-february-2019

Thank you to all who came to say hi to us at the National Sheriffs' Association's Conference! As you know, we held a drawing for a free consulting service, and we have the winners!

Our two winners are...

1. Michael T. Slupe of the Butler Co Sheriff's Office, PA
2. Charles A. Jenkins of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, MD

Congratulations!

Today's the last day to come visit us at the Conference! That means it's also your last day to enter our raffle for a free consultation service from the options below:

Prize 1: Part 107 vs. COA Evaluation
Great for those departments looking to expand the environment in which they can operate their drone

Prize 2: Operations Optimization
Great for departments with an existing drone program looking to take operations to the next level

Prize 3: Tailored Scenarios for Part 107 Training
ALL departments can benefit from real world training scenarios to prepare operators for the exact environment and circumstances they will encounter in their field

Come visit us at Booth 26 to enter!

Aaaaaaand we’re a go! Come say hi to our / and experts at booth 26 to learn all about how you can propel your program with and about how we can help get you started off on the right foot!

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Proposed Rulemaking: Night Operations & Over People | PropelUAS

We think reading the draft Notice of Proposed Rule Making ( ) for operations is a great pastime, but in case you don't agree, we've written a blog to summarize it for you. Check it out! https://bit.ly/2DXQ45f

propeluas.com Have you had time to read and digest all 206 pages of the draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for sUAS operations at night or over people, recently released?

Public Safety Agencies Often Unaware of Aerial Drone Regulations

Are you part of a public safety agency looking to utilize drones in your operations? Make sure you brush up on aerial drone regulations! Our own expert Chad Tyson is featured in this Robotics Business Review article explaining how we helped Loudoun County Sheriff's Office's Project Lifesaver lift their drone program off the ground with minimal turbulence.

LCSO Project Lifesaver

roboticsbusinessreview.com Public safety agencies and rescue operations, such as Project Lifesaver, work with drone services providers to navigate current statutes concerning drones.

Law Enforcement Agencies – Embrace Your Role in UAS Regulations! | PropelUAS

Calling all Law Enforcement Agencies! Curious about your role in shaping UAS regulations? Check out our blog to learn how you can get involved!

propeluas.com Interactions between local law enforcement and UASs have increased significantly and will continue to do so as more departments gain drone programs and

Here’s how drones can come to the rescue at your agency

Being thought-leaders in the UAS space also means educating others! Check out our own Dawn Stevenson's article on the 4 S's of drone use and how to measure ROI in each category to see how drones can elevate your program.

federaltimes.com Drones can offer agencies significant value — here's how to measure that value.

Achievement Awards - Virginia Association of Counties

Congratulations to Loudoun County and Loudoun County Sheriff's Office for receiving a Virginia Association of Counties 2018 Achievement Award for Project Lifesaver, their small Unmanned Aircraft System ( ) program. What an accomplishment! We are so proud to have helped support the success of this incredible, life-saving program!

http://www.vaco.org/county-profiles/achievement-awards/?highlight=2018%20Achievement%20award

vaco.org The 2018 VACo Achievement Awards Virginia Counties Recognized for Model Programs RICHMOND (August 7, 2018)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 25 recipients of the 2018 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a r...

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what you're grateful for. Well... we asked and you delivered!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from our family to yours!

Poll Everywhere - Audience Participation Site

In one word, what are you most thankful for at Evans? Click below to let us know, and we'll share the results on Thanksgiving!

https://pollev.com/kaitlinhurle632

pollev.com This is the place to be if you're trying to participate in a live poll.

NOVA Chamber Award – Program of the Year – Evans Incorporated

Check out our own Jim Wright's perspective on winning Program of the Year at the 2018 GovCon Awards and the hard work that brought us to this accomplishment! Don't forget to check out the videos at the bottom of the blog that explain more about the program and how we can help you with your drone endeavors!

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Evans Incorporated Wins Program of the Year in the 2018 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year Awards – Evans Incorporated

You may have heard the news already, but we were awarded "Program of the Year" in the 2018 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year awards!

We are so excited and honored about the recognition for our collaborative efforts with Loudoun County Sheriff's Office's "Project Lifesaver" program. This program uses drones to locate missing persons with medical conditions such as Alzheimer's or Autism who have wandered away from home.

Check out our press release below to learn more, or head to our YouTube channel to see a video on how we helped LCSO get their program up and running!

http://www.evansincorporated.com/evans-incorporated-wins-program-of-the-year-in-the-2018-greater-washington-government-contractor-of-the-year-awards/

Interested in learning more about how we can help you? Visit our websites at www.evansincorporated.com and www.propeluas.com.

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FAA-approves Avitas UAS for use beyond visual line-of-sight

The FAA authorizes their first FAA-approved civil use of beyond visual line of sight. Check out this article to learn more about this advancement in UAS regulation and how you can use this change to positively impact your UAS program and take your program to new heights. https://bit.ly/2DbW4It

worldoil.com Avitas Systems, a GE venture, announced that it received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly an unmanned aerial system (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in Loving County, Texas.

Evans Incorporated Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards | WashingtonExec

Our parent company Evans Incorporated was featured in WashingtonExec for being named as a finalist! Check out the article below. Final recipients will be announced on Monday, November 5th by Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council. Stay tuned!

washingtonexec.com Evans Incorporated is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council's annual Greater Washington

PropelUAS | Taking your organization to new heights

When a UAS Part 107 (Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations) Training Course student was asked “What was their favorite part of the training course?” their reply was:

"Tara, the instructor. She is very generous with her expertise. She explained things really well with examples and stories that make learning interesting. Tara knows an incredible amount; she could answer any question even if it sounded out of left field. Her examples of real-life situations were especially helpful. It made a big difference to learn from an expert."

Great job, Tara! Are you interested in learning more about how PropelUAS can help you with all your UAS needs? Check out our website below! http://propeluas.com/

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Commercial Drone Test Flights Could Increase Following FAA Program Updates

Commercial drone operators around the country continue to test applications of unmanned aerial vehicles as part of the FAA’s Integration Pilot Program aimed at coming up with a regulatory framework for unmanned flights. Click here to see how this affects you. https://bit.ly/2EhJtF1

roboticsbusinessreview.com FAA reauthorization bill changes and LAANC deployment completion will likely spur more commercial drone testing across the U.S.

Alaska Partners OK'd for BVLOS Drone Testing - Unmanned Aerial

The FAA grants The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) permission to routinely test drones beyond the visual line of sight in Alaska. Will this approval help integrate UAS into the National Airspace System? Check out this article! https://bit.ly/2Pk1nvg

unmanned-aerial.com The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and its partners recently received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to routinely test drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) in Alaska. The UAF Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACAUSI) and its collaborato...

Big Industry Praises FAA Reauthorization - DRONELIFE

The U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, placed to enhance drone safety and improve service for customers. Check out this article by Drone Life to see what else the bill entails and what that means for the drone industry. https://bit.ly/2P8JkI5

dronelife.com While the AMA has been vocal in its criticism, other groups have been just as clear with praise - but they may be groups that parts of the drone industry haven't heard of.

In post-hurricane cleanup efforts, there's a new ally: drones - SiliconANGLE

As one of 10 states selected in the FAA’s Integration Pilot Program, the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s use of drones were able to successfully aid in post hurricane recovery operations. Read about the big impact this effort made https://bit.ly/2J3Apm0

siliconangle.com In post-hurricane cleanup efforts, there's a new ally: drones - SiliconANGLE

FAA Activates Final Wave of Drone Integration System

The FAA announced its final low altitude authorization and notification sector had gone live. Drone pilots using LAANC can now receive authorization to fly in certain airspace in seconds. https://bit.ly/2DDfxTr

flyingmag.com The FAA has activates the final piece of its automated drone authorization system.

ABJ Drones launches weatherproof UAS with thermal technology

ABJ Drones is currently launching WindVue, a newly developed unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that will change how wind-turbine blades are inspected. The ABJ WindVue system uses a weatherproof UAS that carries a complex, ultra-high-resolution camera and a specially calibrated infrared camera to gather data. https://bit.ly/2p8h6P7

windpowerengineering.com ABJ Drones is currently launching WindVue, a newly developed unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that will change how wind-turbine blades are inspected in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. “The current method of inspecting wind blades is antiquated, dangerous, and costly,” s...