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OAIRE takes part in real-world, emergency response exercise

As part of the Oklahoma National Guard’s Exercise Lightning Strike at the Camp Gruber Training Site near Braggs, Oklahoma, approximately 15 students from across the state, along with their teachers and administrators, were given the opportunity to
OAIRE takes part in real-world, emergency response exercise
OAIRE takes part in real-world, emergency response exercise

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

As part of the Oklahoma National Guard’s Exercise Lightning Strike at the Camp Gruber Training Site near Braggs, Oklahoma, approximately 15 students from across the state, along with their teachers and administrators, were given the opportunity to

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Thunderbird Drone Festival brings a second year of high-tech innovation and family fun to OSU-Tulsa

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

Hundreds flocked to Oklahoma State University-Tulsa to discover and admire the latest in drone technology at the free 2025 Thunderbird Drone Festival. This is the fifth year for the annual festival, and its second year at OSU-Tulsa.

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Drone training course at OSU-OKC prepares students for FAA certification

Wed, May 21, 2025

Aspiring drone pilots have a new opportunity to take their skills to the next level this summer at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City.

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One-day class on drones set for OSU-OKC

Tue, Apr 1, 2025

OSU-OKC will host a "Drone Discovery Day" course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 26, on the OSU-OKC campus.

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Thunderbird Drone Festival brings high-tech family fun and innovation to OSU-Tulsa

Mon, Oct 7, 2024

Hundreds flocked to Oklahoma State University-Tulsa this weekend to explore the latest in drone technology at 2024 Thunderbird Drone Festival.

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Oklahoma National Guard, OAIRE partner for Counter-UAS development symposium

Mon, Mar 18, 2024

Oklahoma State University's Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education — in partnership with the Oklahoma National Guard — hosted a counter-uncrewed aircraft systems symposium March 12-13 at the Hamm Institute for American Energy in

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Tulsa receives EDA Tech Hubs designation with ‘Equitable & Trustworthy Autonomy’ proposal

Mon, Oct 23, 2023

The U.S. Economic Development Administration has named Tulsa a "Tech Hub" as part of a historic $500 million investment in U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.

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Rounding up a successful year of research

Tue, Dec 13, 2022

In 2022, Oklahoma State University saw record grant numbers, new facilities and institutions, and partnerships across the state and nation, which all continue to be a reminder that OSU is a research powerhouse.

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New partnership continues to grow OSU's unmanned expertise

Fri, Oct 21, 2022

The future of package deliveries and taxis is closer than we think and may not be what we expect. In fact, it might be up in the air. Part of that future might take place in Tulsa as Oklahoma State University's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

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