Tech tests show damage drones can do to jet engines Gene Marrano November 13, 2015 1 minute read Drones expected to sell briskly for the holiday season. Now a Virginia Tech researchers says commercial jet engines may have to be redesigned to withstand impact as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Leaf collection begins next week in Roanoke CityNext: Boost Mobile Robbery Related Stories The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0