1. State of Oklahoma Activities in Unmanned Aerial Systems
Dr. Kelvin K. Droegemeier Secretary of Science and Technology
UAS Technology Forum
31 August 2017

2. The Governor’s UAS Council
Advises the Governor on all aspects of UAS development and related technologies, including R&D, education, economic development, job creation and capital investment.
This includes developing and updating strategic plans (10-year roadmap)
Stood up during FAA test site competition
2012
2015

3. Key Oklahoma UAS Assets

4. Major Focus: Weather Sensing and 3D Mesonet

5. Council Recent Planning Retreat
Pivoting to Aerospace and Autonomous Systems
Encompasses UAS but is much broader
Includes manned but autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles (air, water, ground)
Emphasizing
Unique test ranges and facilities for large vehicles and systems, including airspace/space interface
Manufacturing and testing of large systems
R&D for all-weather operations
R&D in sensing, software, data analytics, machine learning, AI

6. Comprehensive University Engagement via “OneOklahoma” Concept