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How do you train a drone pilot? Considerations for flight in rapidly evolving skies

How do you train someone to fly a drone when there are so many different types? Explore the considerations for flight in the ever-changing world of UAS.
How do you train a drone pilot? Considerations for flight in rapidly evolving skies
OSU developing drone to help in disasters

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

The horrific aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 was the catalyst for OSU's Unmanned Systems Research Institute's work to help first responders today.

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OSU partnership with Vigilant Aerospace powered by NASA technology

Tue, Feb 25, 2020

Using technology licensed by NASA, Oklahoma State University and Vigilant Aerospace are developing a system that allows drones to effectively "talk" to each other.

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OSU’s chief drone expert joins new Oklahoma Mesonet advisory council

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 13, 2020) — The Oklahoma Mesonet has created a new faculty advisory council to draw on the knowledge of leading university experts in the state.

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OSU drone research partnership aims to improve emergency responses

Mon, Sep 9, 2019

When storms knock out roads and bridges, one of the biggest challenges for emergency managers is getting supplies into the affected areas. New research at Oklahoma State University is looking to meet that challenge through the air.

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Faruque selected for Navy research award

Fri, May 31, 2019

Oklahoma State University's Dr. Imraan Faruque was selected as a 2019 Office of Naval Research Young Investigator. His project was one of 25 selected from 260 applications. The honor brings $250,000 per year for two years with an option to extend

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