The commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)–or drones–is on track to permeate nearly every segment of the U.S. economy. The notions of drones delivering groceries, transporting medical supplies, helping farmers and assisting first responders are already moving from fiction to reality. However, as with any fast-moving innovation sector, laws and policies must allow this integration to take place in the safest and most innovative manner possible, and this can only be achieved through greater involvement by higher education institutions.

May 4, 2016 ・ From TheHill.com