Plans are taking off for a new drone center on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Construction overseen by Wicomico County is underway on a new Unmanned Aircraft System flight facility at Salisbury Regional Airport. Last week, the Maryland Department of Commerce said it approved a $100,000 grant through the Advantage Maryland program to support costs associated with the project.
Over 8,000 square feet, the facility will have a hangar and office space. Officials said it will be home to design, testing and consulting. Leaders indicated it will support about 25 tech jobs, with another 29 indirect jobs supported. As far as the airborne personnel, the hangar will be able to accommodate drones with a wingspan of up to 70 feet and a height of 25 feet, according to info released by the airport earlier this year.
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