My contribution to the #sUSBExpo2014. I have been involved in tracking small wild cats wearing radio collars from a drone. It's actually a very simple radio payload weighing a little over 100g that listens for data and then sends it to a base station. If you want a rough idea have a look at last years show video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p0V5UuKx88 I really wanted to say that I think the basic problem of getting platforms to fly is sorted and now its time to get down to work. Filmed on my cell phone because it was all I had when called out to find this collar. Its important to find them quick for two reasons. The evidence of what has happened to the animal disappears quick and the collars are expensive! We tidy them up, change the battery and use them on other animals. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKiUn4PFYd4

LAS VEGAS—On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® will join leading unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) organizations and the FAA at a 2015 International CES® press conference on a new safety campaign, Know Before You Fly. The education campaign seeks to provide all prospective users of UAS with the information and guidance they need to fly safely and responsibly. The question session from #CES2015 On the stand Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of CEA Michael Toscano, President and CEO of AUVSI Richard Hanson, Government and Regulatory Affairs Director of AMA Michael Drobac, Executive Director of the Small UAV Coalition Jim Williams, Manager of the FAA's UAS Integration Office ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgf_4-5Z_wg