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NASA Launches Flight Tests for Safe Drone Cargo Delivery

1/8/2025

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NASA has kicked off exciting flight tests in Hollister, California, to pave the way for safely integrating remotely piloted aircraft into U.S. airspace for cargo delivery. By teaming up with commercial partners, NASA is on a mission to develop cutting-edge technologies that promise safe autonomous flights, especially benefiting rural communities and upholding FAA safety standards.

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NASA has kicked off exciting flight tests in Hollister, California, to pave the way for safely integrating remotely piloted aircraft into U.S. airspace for cargo delivery. By teaming up with commercial partners, NASA is on a mission to develop cutting-edge technologies that promise safe autonomous flights, especially benefiting rural communities and upholding FAA safety standards.