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

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.
A large autonomous aircraft on display outside the Main Hall Building on the OSU-Tulsa campus. it is mounted on a small helipad, is sleek and white with propellors like a helicopter, and features Pistol Pete's face on the front where a cockpit would be.
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) program continues to expand.

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OSU launches national Counter-UAS Center of Excellence, announces $15M contract

Fri, Sep 23, 2022

The Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) at Oklahoma State University has launched a Counter-UAS Center of Excellence and a new partnership aimed at strengthening national defense by developing counter-measures to thwart malicious Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

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Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education awarded major federal grant for work on Advanced Air Mobility

Fri, Sep 02, 2022

Oklahoma State University’s Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) has received two federal grants to expand its reach and impact in the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

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OSU researchers develop innovative method to battle invasive aquatic plants

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

As a modern-land grant university, research that makes a positive impact on the public is key to OSU’s mission. Through groundbreaking discoveries and new technologies, OSU is improving lives as researchers are constantly looking for the next innovation. One area of that highly impactful research includes ensuring Oklahoma’s water supply is safe and accessible.

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USRI students design flyer for NASA mission

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Five college students at Oklahoma State University’s Unmanned Systems Research Institute (USRI) are giving NASA the ability to reach new heights and create new technologies for the future.

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