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VT Drone Research Takes on the Looming Competition for AirspaceThe Department of Transportation predicts a dramatic increase in the number of drones to be used across the country in the coming years. Drones will compete for airspace with helicopters, airplanes…
From Leland Shelton
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Accredited drone curriculum comes to mechanical engineeringKevin Kochersberger, associate professor in mechanical engineering, was part of a team that established an academy for drone pilots in Malawi. Now he's bringing that experience to Virginia Tech…
From Alex Parrish
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Mark Blanks on drone research at Virginia TechMark Blanks, the director of the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech, talks about how drone research is constantly moving forward. Virginia Tech is working on innovative safety…
From Erin Williams
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Highlights from 2019A look at some of Virginia Tech’s big moments from the year as we head into 2020.
From Raymond Meese
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First drone deliveries in the U.S. begin in ChristiansburgDrone delivery is now being launched for a trial run. Launched by Wing, in partnership with Virginia Tech's Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP), drones were sent to three locations around…
From Lee Friesland
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Honors College students visit Drone Park to learn about drone deliveries, technologyHonors College Instructor Joanie Banks-Hunt is leading a course called drone age-innovation where students learn about how drone deliveries can be used for helping in a disaster situation or some…
From Olivia Coleman
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Partnership Provides Drone AccessThe University Libraries at Virginia Tech and the Virginia Tech Drone Park are teaming up to lend drones to faculty, staff, and students. The partnership lowers the barrier to accessing emerging…
From Elizabeth McVoy
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Springing into the new semester in BlacksburgIt's the start of a new semester here in Blacksburg. Good luck, Hokies — can't wait to see what you all accomplish in the months ahead!
From Erica Corder
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