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Virginia Tech Receives $5 Million Grant for Drone Development
- The United States, known for pioneering drone technology, is lagging behind in the global drone race.
- Virginia Tech's Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) received a $5 million grant for drone research.
- The grant aims to establish a Counter-UAS Research and Testing Center to develop drone threat detection technologies.
- The center will focus on detecting, identifying, and neutralizing drone threats using various sensor technologies.
- It will facilitate testing counter-drone systems under realistic conditions.
- Virginia Tech aims to advance safe drone integration into commercial airspace, particularly Beyond Visual Line Of Sight operations.
- The collaboration involves Virginia Tech, MAAP, and the U.S. Army Futures Command’s C5ISR Center.
- Austin Phoenix from Virginia Tech's National Security Institute will lead the initiative.
- The collaboration intends to enhance UAS and counter-UAS capabilities through cutting-edge research.
- The U.S. seeks to reclaim its leadership in drone technology with renewed investment and research focus.
- Virginia Tech's expertise in drone testing and security research will push the bounds of drone capabilities.
- The U.S. government's goal is to advance drone deployment and defense capabilities.
- The U.S. faces a pivotal moment to shape the future of global drone technology.
- The collaboration represents an effort to bridge the gap and bolster the nation's drone capabilities.
- Virginia Tech's grant signifies a strategic move to boost U.S. drone technology leadership.
- The U.S. aims to not only catch up but also shape the future of drone technology.
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