Weekend Roundup

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• A new study from IHS Automotive estimates that 54 million driverless cars will be used around the world by 2035. (USA Today) 

• The Israeli Civilian Aviation Authority has for the first time permitted two UAV operators to use their systems for civilian purposes. (iHLS) 

• India is considering using unmanned aircraft to track elephant movements and keep them away from train tracks, where 17 have been killed in recent months. (The Indian Express) 

• Nova Scotia police will soon be flying UAS, as the force is buying five vertical takeoff and landing systems that will be fitted with thermal cameras and a video camera. (The Chronicle Herald) 

• U.S. Navy ramps up its plans for deploying Slocum gliders. (Time)