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Pittsburgh-based drone start up gets million-dollar contract from US Army

Pittsburgh-based drone start up gets million-dollar contract from US Army
Pittsburgh-based drone start up gets million-dollar contract from US Army 00:25

WASHINGTON (KDKA) - A Pittsburgh-based startup has landed a multi-million dollar contract from the U.S. Army. 

According to a report from the Pittsburgh Business Times, KEF Robotics, which specializes in drone development, has been awarded $1.5 million. 

The company, based in Larimer, said the money will help their ability to fly drones in urban areas at day or night, including places with poor GPS signals. 

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