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Virginia Tech: Drone Maker's Flights Over People Accelerated by Virginia Tech Experts
February 09, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:

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Drone maker's flights over people accelerated by Virginia Tech experts

Researchers recently helped Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer, demonstrate compliance to the Federal Aviation Administration's rules for safe flights over people and vehicles.

By Travis Williams

Operators using a drone from the leading manufacturer in the U.S. can . . .

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