FAA Allocates $12 Million for Drone Research to Advance Safe Integration into National Airspace

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced $12 million in awards to 19 companies for drone research and testing projects. These funds are intended to support the safe expansion of drone operations within the National Airspace System and further the objectives of the 'Unleashing American Drone Dominance Executive Order.' The projects will focus on developing and evaluating technologies for safe drone integration.