COVINGTON, Va. (AP) - An effort to convert a former primary school in southwest Virginia into a drone research and recreational facility is getting a boost.
U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced Tuesday that the Appalachian Regional Commission had awarded the city of Covington $100,000 for what’s being called the Alleghany County Drone Zone. A news release says that money will be matched with local funds to complete a feasibility study and a design, marketing, and business plan.
The Roanoke Times reports the facility would be a regional incubator. A grant application describes the Drone Zone as a public-private partnership that would serve “a niche market with drone racing, business startups and training.”
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Information from: The Roanoke Times, https://www.roanoke.com
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