At a farm outside Virginia Tech researchers are trying to make drones ubiquitous by making them boring. One of 10 pilot projects selected by the U.S. government, the Virginia team has been given a leg up as it seeks permissions for drone missions that include crop monitoring and deliveries of food.
As Drones Fly On Their Own, How Far Should They Be Allowed To Go?
By Michael Laris, Washington Post: Local
Sat, 06/23/2018 - 4:05pm
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