Virginia’s government drone initiative just got fueled by a $1.5 million grant to develop a research institute dedicated to autonomous systems. Gov. Ralph Northam announced the grant in a press release last week. The grant stems from the Virginia Research Investment Fund in what Northam says is second-round funding. The three-year grant will fund the Commonwealth Center … [Read more...] about Multi-million Dollar Grant Will Fund Virginia Unmanned Systems Project
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Walgreens and Wing Launch Drone Delivery Trial in Virginia
Relief for the sniffles and the munchies will be just a drone flight away for Christianburg, Va. residents. Drugstore chain Walgreens is partnering with Alphabet UAV spinoff Wing to launch a pilot drone delivery service. The store-to-door program will carry 100 select products to Walgreens customers including food, beverages and over-the-counter medicine via the Wing … [Read more...] about Walgreens and Wing Launch Drone Delivery Trial in Virginia
DroneUp Soars with Virginia Mega State Contract
They say, “Virginia is for Lovers.” For one lucky UAS company, the Commonwealth is also for drone lovers. DroneUp just received a contract from Virginia to provide drone services for all state agencies, state colleges and other public bodies. Company officials say it’s the first contract of its kind for the industry. DroneUp will be able to provide drone solutions for … [Read more...] about DroneUp Soars with Virginia Mega State Contract
State Drone Laws: Virginia’s HB638 Signed in a Win for the Industry
Virginia's Governor Ralph Shearer Northam signed legislative bill HB638 last week. The bill is a major win for Virginia's drone industry, making a move to prevent localities from enacting their own regulations and creating the problematic "patchwork quilt" of drone rules within the state. The law, which will go into effect on July 1, 2018, states: “§ 15.2-926.3. Local … [Read more...] about State Drone Laws: Virginia’s HB638 Signed in a Win for the Industry
Virginia Drone Conference Targets Public Safety Uses
One of the first colleges to launch an FAA-approved drone education program for police and fire departments plans to launch a three-day conference to build on past successes. Piedmont Virginia Community College is organizing the Second Annual Public Safety Unmanned Aerial Systems Conference in Crozet, Va., March 5-7. The conference is designed “for law enforcement, public … [Read more...] about Virginia Drone Conference Targets Public Safety Uses
