Kent State University has been granted a special waiver by the FAA to test drones in populated areas, including over people and moving vehicles.The university's College of Aeronautics and Engineering aims to advance air mobility technology and drone research through the waiver.Only 3% of applicants have received this type of FAA waiver, and the university plans to conduct trial drone flights in the area.The waiver allows Kent State to explore the integration of drones into restricted airspace and emphasizes safety as a top priority.