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Virginia Tech researchers advance drone use for media group , articleMedia broadcast group breaks ground by becoming the first media group to meet an FAA- approved means of compliance developed by Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership’s (MAAP’s) for drone operations over people.
Date: Apr 02, 2025 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Tombo Jones talks about drone regulation, detection, and mitigation , articleJones explained the various regulations surrounding drone operations, the challenges of identifying drones in the sky, and the importance of safety measures. He also shared his insights into counter UAS strategies, including detection and mitigation techniques, and its implications for national security, as well as how Virginia Tech is helping advance both.
Date: Mar 17, 2025 - -
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Algorithms meet agriculture: Ph.D. student's cutting-edge research aims to boost Virginia cotton yields , articlePh.D. student C. Brandt Tate is using drones and data to develop algorithms for evaluating nitrogen fertilizer needs specific to the southeast region of Virginia.
Date: Feb 19, 2025 - -
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Research to counter drones is crucial as the technologies evolve says Virginia Tech drone expert , articleUnmanned aerial systems (UAS) sightings over New Jersey and other states are bringing questions about the potential risks posed by drones—and the technologies to counter them—to the forefront. Tombo Jones is the director of Virginia Tech’s Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP), one of only seven FAA-designated UAS test sites. Jones, his team, and Virginia Tech’s National Security Institute are leading the charge in addressing critical threats posed by the rise of commercial-off-the-shelf UAS and systems manufactured by foreign adversaries.
Date: Dec 17, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech students' water-sampling drone innovation takes them to Malawi and Rome , articleTraditional sampling methods require workers to wade into potentially contaminated waters. A drone does the same work much more safely.
Date: Nov 15, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech prioritizes aviation communication in project with industry partners , articleInnovation soars as researchers with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership collaborate with industry partners to further safety and efficiency in aviation communication.
Date: Oct 24, 2024 - -
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Drone integration efforts lead to industry first , articleVirginia Tech researchers helped conduct the first ever demonstration and validation of a Remote Identification-based detect and avoid system for drone versus drone encounters.
Date: Sep 24, 2024 - -
Video ItemLaunching Off at Virginia Tech Drone Camp , video
This year, in Virginia Tech's Imagination 3 Drone Camp, a STEM camp that provides engineering for kids, K-12 students built their own drones and model rockets to launch at the end of the week. The camp, hosted by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED), equipped students with model rocket kits, along with drone building and flying, providing broader exposure to Aerospace Engineering.
Date: Aug 29, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech joins global team for award-winning research using firefighting drones , articleVirginia Tech experts and a global group of researchers bring together strong research and best practices in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in outdoor firefighting.
Date: Aug 14, 2024 - -
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Autonomous vehicle competition at Virginia Tech highlights workforce development efforts and unique facilities , articleStudents from Virginia Tech and four other universities came together to compete in the first East Coast RTX Autonomous Vehicles Competition hosted by the Virginia Tech Hume Center for National Security and Technology at the Virginia Tech Drone Park.
Date: Aug 07, 2024 - -
Video ItemAutonomous vehicle competition , video
The Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VTNSI) drone team participates in an autonomous vehicles competition sponsored by Raytheon at the Virginia Tech Drone Park. Engineering students from four universities competed in the east coast division of the competition.
Date: May 14, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech launches the U.S. Drone Soccer Program in Northern Virginia , articleMiddle school students from two Alexandria City Public Schools have built and programmed drones in preparation for the U.S. Drone Soccer District IV Championship.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 - -
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Unmanned aerial vehicles and workforce development part of congressman's visit to Blacksburg campus , articleU.S. Rep. Rob Wittman ’81 received briefings on research initiatives related to unmanned aerial systems and unmanned underwater vehicle. He also met with four undergraduate students who are part of the Defense Civilian Training Corps to hear about workforce development programming at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 - -
Video ItemCross-disciplinary research to create more sustainable practices for local farmers , video
Sociologists from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences have joined with researchers from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to investigate how precision agriculture practices can be implemented by local farmers.
Date: Sep 20, 2023 - -
Video ItemTurfgrass Field Day celebrates 50 years of research , video
This year's Turfgrass Field Day celebrates the research center's 50th anniversary. Researchers, alumni and industry partners came from all across the Mid-Atlantic to learn about recent innovations in turfgrass.
Date: Sep 12, 2023 - -
Video ItemSummer program delivers fun STEM education at Virginia Tech Drone Park , video
The university welcomed seventh and eighth graders from Alexandria, Virginia for hands-on learning and friendly competition to bolster interest in aviation careers. The camp was made possible with partnership between Boeing and Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus. Staff with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) provided guided instruction throughout the day.
Date: Aug 02, 2023 - -
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Into the woods: Forestry curriculum provides immersive experience , articleThe College of Natural Resources and Environment is where the fundamentals of forestry science merge with new technologies and hands-on experiences, readying students to take on the challenges of conserving, managing, and utilizing our forest environments.
Date: Jul 17, 2023 - -
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Drone workshop for educators takes flight at Virginia Tech , articleCommunity college faculty, high school teachers, and Extension agents from across Virginia took their experience with unmanned aircraft systems to new heights during the second year of a summer program.
Date: Jun 20, 2023 - -
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Researchers use autonomous technologies to make mines safer , articleDrones have become an essential part of surface mine operations to boost safety and efficiency. Virginia Tech researcher Richard Bishop sees a day when that will be true for underground operations, too, and that could have broad impacts on safety and economic growth.
Date: May 30, 2023 -
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