Oregon Senator Ron Wyden joined Alaskan Senator Lisa Murkowski to introduce a bill encouraging continued research and development of the potential uses of commercial unmanned aerial systems.   The bill would lift restrictions on unmanned aerial systems research that make it harder for universities and other research institutions to partner with private companies.  It would also expand aeronautical research as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration to include natural resources and meteorological research.  The bill also directs the FAA to implement procedures to allow for safe, beyond-line-of-sight flights to conduct this research.  Oregon is home to three UAS test ranges, including on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation and airspace outside Pendleton and Tillamook.  Congressman Don Young of Alaska introduced a similar version of the bill in the House of Representatives.