Pioneering the future of safe drone flight

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research 2:35 Pioneering the future of safe drone flight

By:

Luke Hayes

16 Jan 2026 112

For over ten years, the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) has played a leading role in advancing drone technology as one of the Federal Aviation Administration’s designated test sites. Their work has driven major safety innovations, supported the development of federal regulations, and helped industry partners break new ground. By showing communities and the broader public what unmanned aircraft can truly do, MAAP has helped shape global standards for safe, responsible, and impactful use of the airspace.

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