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.
Today drones are no longer only operated by the military, with smaller versions used for all sorts of purposes by companies and individuals. For example, Amazon and Google say they are developing drones that deliver parcels. Facebook wants to fly giant drones that can carry internet signal to remote areas.