Are these the drones you’re looking for?

Remember when drones and spaceports were in a galaxy far, far away? Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Gov. John Hickenlooper have plans to bring them to life right here in our state.

Both political leaders have shown strong support for Colorado’s bid to be one of six states designated by the Federal Aviation Administration as a test site for flying unmanned aerial systems, or UASs, over U.S. airspace.

Speaking to innovators in the field, Udall urged development of the technology,…