AUVSI XPONENTIAL
May 11-14, 2026 • Detroit, Mich.
Booth #36010
The Center of Gravity for Autonomous Innovation
Oklahoma isn’t just watching the unmanned systems sector evolve—we are driving it. From R&D and specialized manufacturing to a statewide network of certified test sites, Oklahoma provides the infrastructure for companies to scale from concept to flight.
World-Class Research & Expertise
The Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) at OSU serves as our primary hub for innovation. OAIRE bridges the gap between federal demand and industry excellence, providing the technical expertise required to solve the most complex challenges in aerospace today.
Strategic Economic Development
Through Tulsa Innovation Labs, Oklahoma’s historic strengths in energy and manufacturing are being translated into a powerhouse for advanced mobility. By aligning public-private partnerships, TIL is fostering ready-to-use capability clusters that accelerate the commercialization of autonomous technologies.
Aerospace & Defense in Oklahoma
Lowest Cost of Doing Business in America
#1
Aerospace Entities in Operation
1,100+
Acres of UAS Test Sites
845,000+
MRO Capitol of the World
Home of the world’s largest maintenance, repair, and overhaul operation and the U.S. Department of Defense’s largest air depot, Oklahoma is the central nerve of fleet preparedness.
Oklahoma ACES
Oklahoma ACES Program works directly with military bases, major contractors, and suppliers to strengthen supply chains, open doors to new contracts, and connect Oklahoma companies to commercial and defense work.
Infrastructure & Assets
From federal training centers to globally respected research institutions, Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense industry is designed for clearance, capacity, and talent. Fast.
Dive deeper with a look at our Aerospace & Defense Industry Guide
Partner Directory
AirWise Solutions, Inc.
AirWise, an enterprise software platform, supports drone operations across the full mission lifecycle (pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight) within a single, hardware-agnostic stack. Built by industry veterans who help shape FAA standards and unmanned traffic management policy, AirWise positions itself as the digital infrastructure for beyond visual-line-of-sight flight, as commercial and public safety use cases expand. AirWise consolidates fragmented tools into one, tool-agnostic, scalable operating environment, allowing agencies and enterprises to manage today’s missions while preparing for future regulatory and autonomous flight requirements.
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John Powers, Chief Revenue Officer
Greater Oklahoma City Chamber
For more than a century, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has served as the voice of business and a driving force behind Oklahoma City’s growth. We represent thousands of businesses of all sizes and industries across the region’s 10 counties.
With a team of more than 70 professionals, we advance our members and the broader business community through strategic efforts in economic and community development, government relations, education and workforce initiatives, and tourism.
Our work includes leadership of the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership, the region’s 10-county economic development organization focused on driving growth and long-term prosperity across central Oklahoma.
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Christy Gillenwater, President & CEO
meerir
meerir is an airspace intelligence and autonomy infrastructure company helping communities, operators, and industry partners bring advanced aviation technologies into real-world operation.
As lead program manager for the SAFE-T project within the Tulsa Tech Hub, meerir leads the design, integration, and governance of complex, multi-partner systems built for safe, scalable autonomous operations.
Through meerir ai, the company’s airspace intelligence platform, meerir streamlines workflows across airspace planning, flight operations analysis, risk assessment, and regulatory support — enabling smarter decisions and faster paths to operational readiness.
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Craig Mahaney, Founder & CEO
OK Autonomous
OK Autonomous provides a dedicated sales force connecting OEMs and autonomous systems buyers with Oklahoma’s proven manufacturing base – bridging local capability to national and international markets.
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Brian Carpenter, Partner
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics serves as the lead government agency dedicated to supporting Oklahoma’s aerospace industry. This includes providing funding, planning, and engineering expertise for Oklahoma’s airports and aviation infrastructure. The agency is responsible for a statewide system of airports, acting as the central resource point in state government for the Unmanned and Advanced Air Mobility sector, and fostering the success of the state’s overall aerospace industry. The Department also administers an aerospace education program to help the industry address workforce challenges by introducing students to the careers that the industry has to offer.
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Melissa Fuller, Communications Coordinator
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance helps aerospace manufacturers across Oklahoma strengthen operations, adopt advanced technologies, and compete in global markets. As the state’s only organization solely focused on manufacturing, OMA provides hands-on support in quality systems, process improvement, automation, workforce development, and supply chain performance.
Our experts work directly with aerospace suppliers to meet demanding industry standards such as AS9100, improve production efficiency, and build the capabilities needed to support major aerospace and defense programs. Through practical guidance and statewide reach, OMA helps aerospace companies grow, innovate, and succeed.
Stronger Industry. Stronger Oklahoma.
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Jessica Mugg, Director of Business Development & Government Affairs
Skyway Range
Skyway Range provides an unparalleled set of environments for research and testing of unmanned innovations. With a perimeter of 114 nautical miles, Skyway Range encompasses 1,200 square miles of urban/rural testing conditions with diverse topography and infrastructure. Combined with the unmatched proximity to Tulsa’s city center, Skyway Range offers more than the typical test range. With access to research, engineering, manufacturing and capital resources, Skyway Range supports design consultation, test plan development and execution, vehicle certification, flight test operations, and operator training.
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Jason George, General Manager
Tulsa Innovation Labs
Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL) is a tech-led economic development organization creating economic opportunity for all in the greater Tulsa region. The organization transforms innovation into commercial opportunity—accelerating industry formation, job creation, and American competitiveness.
TIL aligns regional resources around advanced industries where Tulsa has deep expertise, turning that alignment into action. With a strategic focus on autonomous systems and advanced mobility, the organization builds on regional strengths in aviation & aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and energy. TIL connects partners across government, industry, and education to move from vision to reality, driving innovation that creates jobs and delivers long-term economic value.
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Clay Kindred, Marketing & Communication Manager
University of Tulsa – Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute
The Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute at The University of Tulsa focuses on developing, testing, and deploying cyber research outcomes and technology developments. The Institute specializes in cybersecurity of remote controlled and autonomous systems and participates in AUVSI’s Green UAS program as an assessor of networks, platforms, and ground control devices.
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David Keely, Executive Director
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