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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026
