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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Companies In Southern California

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Who are the companies in Southern California that are part of this growing industry? We've combed through our database of companies to figure out which companies are involved in this industry here, ranging from key developers of military UAS/UAV platforms, to startups developing the software behind the growing consumer drone market.

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General Atomics Tests New Predator Drone

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The company said the new Predator is aimed at use for a number of missions, including unweaponized border patrol, coast guard, and disaster relief missions. The company said the test was completed at its flight facility near Palmdale on November 17th.

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U.S. Recognizes Southern California Technology Innovators

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Bush awarded the 2007 National Medal of Technology and Innovation to a number of companies and individuals, including a number of Southern California technology pioneers. Viterbi, co-founder of Qualcomm; plus Lockheed Martin's SkunkWorks, which was behind the design of the U-2, SR-71, F-117, and F-22, and which is based in Palmdale.