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 assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026