Seven U.S. universities have been awarded drone security research grants by the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The grants total $4.4 million for drone research, education and training. Research will focus on three areas: electromagnetic compatibility, detect and avoid classifications, and cybersecurity oversight.

The University of North Dakota, University of Kansas, Drexel University, The Ohio State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Mississippi State University and Oregon State University are the recipients aiming to research developments in drone security.

Source : 7 universities win FAA drone security research grants | Security Magazine