Whiskey Rebellion - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) An uprising in western Pennsylvania that challenged federal taxation in the states was the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. This revolt was the first serious domestic crisis that President George Washingtonâs administration encountered.
The strategy mirrors that of Apple, which designs its iPhones in California but manufactures them in China and other countries. 3D Robotics' main competition is Chinese company SZ DJI Technology Co., the largest commercial drone manufacturer in the world. The firm makes the red-and-white quadcopter called the Phantom, which recently gained fame when one landed on the White House lawn.
Like Boeing, Lockheed is testing a drone -- the Stalker -- that can stay in the air for days at a time. In 2012, the company brought in revenues of $47.2 billion. 4. Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) Founded only in 1994, Northrop has quickly risen to become one of the top suppliers of military hardware in the world. In 2012, the company sold $1.2 billion worth of drones to South Korea, but revenue has dropped to $25.1 billion in 2012 from $34 billion in 2011.