The FAA announced late last week that it will be awarding grants for drone research totalling $4.4 million to seven universities.
The schools will focus on:
Seven Schools Receive FAA Funding for Drone Research
The universities will split $4.4 million to perform a range of specific research initatives.
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is awarding $4.4 million in grants to seven universities for critical drone research.
- The funded research will focus on three key areas: electromagnetic compatibility, detect-and-avoid capabilities, and cybersecurity oversight for unmanned aircraft systems.
- These grants aim to support the safe integration of a growing number of diverse drone users into the national airspace.
- This constitutes the second round of Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) grants for 2022.
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