The often spectacular views we see from drones, drones being used in warfare or flying inexpensive drones ourselves are how most of us have become familiar with unmanned aerial vehicles or drones. However, there’s potential for drones to be used for many more purposes.

That's what the DR1 Group is working on. The non-profit organization promotes the use of drone technology for unmanned flights.

DR1 group has plans to open a facility in Columbia, Lancaster County – anchoring a business park on land that used to be an airstrip.

Todd Kishpaugh, a board member and one of the founders of DR1 Group said on Thursday's Smart Talk.

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