Hampton Roads leaders told Sen. Mark Warner on Tuesday that Hampton Roads -- and Virginia -- could attract and develop more drone businesses if the region leveraged not just its aerospace expertise but also its waters.
The Peninsula Technology Incubator and the National Institute of Aerospace in Hampton hosted about 25 stakeholders for a roundtable discussion on how to grow the drone industry in the region. Warner asked for specific to-dos.
"How do we make it real?" Warner asked after the discussion.
Across the country, drone aircraft and self-driving cars grab a lot of attention, but incubator director Daniel Morris said underwater drones and other autonomous marine vehicles have the potential to grow local jobs, too.
