Kinnami and WVU are developing a way to send in these drones and secure the data they recover ,” Frisbee says . “ This is an important mission for the Air Force that saves lives .”
Vertx is also working with Marshall University ’ s Bill Noe Flight School . Frisbee has introduced the school to Sinclair Community College in Ohio so the two can expand their educational training to include unmanned systems , drones and electric vertical take-off and landing — or eVTOL — aircraft .
“ We think Marshall is going to play an important role in these efforts and could be a leader in developing a workforce that can fly and maintain these aircraft ,” Frisbee says . “ I hope we can bring some new companies and new industry to West Virginia and Appalachia and also provide a path for our young folks to get into aerospace .”
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