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TAMUCC, NASA continue drone flight testing in Corpus Christi

It was the third day of flight testing for teams with the University's Lone Star Center. The testing is part of a joint project between the University and NASA.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Cole Park was shut down Monday as researchers with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and NASA took to the skies.

It was the third day of flight testing for teams with the University's Lone Star Center. The testing is part of a joint project between the University and NASA.

Researchers said because of our urban area, Corpus Christi was chosen as one of two sites for unmanned aircraft systems test flights. A traffic management study was conducted Monday, and researchers said it will help NASA improve the safety of drone technology.

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