Detroit manufacturers put America on wheels in the 20th century and now they’re taking to the skies.

A recent report said the demand for drone manufacturers and drone pilots is growing and more than 100,000 drone related jobs are coming in the next two years.

“Michigan has led the world in the mobility sector. As the drone sector grows it makes sense for Michigan and specifically the Metro Detroit area to lead in this growing space,” said Dan Roeske, a manager in the talent sector of Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM).

It is a signature program for the Detroit Regional Partnership, which is a public-private economic development group focused on marketing and business attraction for Metro Detroit.

Among those currently taking advantage of the technology are farmers and agricultural expe

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