SPRING SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS
A Day and a Half in “Dronetown USA”
Pendleton, April 22–23
Attendees spent a day and a half immersed in “Dronetown USA,” exploring one of the nation’s most active hubs for UAS innovation. The event brought together leaders, innovators, and influencers from across the uncrewed and robotic systems ecosystem.
🎤 Inspiring Speakers & Industry Innovators
A huge thank‑you to our outstanding speakers and presenters. Their insights helped create a dynamic environment for learning, collaboration, and forward‑thinking discussions across the UAS community.
🚀 Oregon UAS Accelerator – Finalist Showcase
Continuing the tradition set last spring, we welcomed the 12 finalists from the Oregon UAS Accelerator. These founders rose to the top from a competitive pool of 60+ applicants worldwide.
Attendees had the chance to:
- Watch breakthrough innovations presented live
- Vote for the People’s Choice Award
- Witness the announcement of the overall Accelerator winner
🔧 Tech Showcase at the Pendleton UAS Range
On April 23rd, attendees headed to the Pendleton UAS Range for hands‑on demonstrations and real‑world UAS operations.
The Tech Showcase featured:
- 2 Live UAS demos – Ocko Navigation and Gambit Defense
- Technology displays
- Networking with operators and innovators
- Mission‑focused applications and emerging platforms
OPB ARTICLE:
https://www.opb.org/article/
