• Contact
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
  • Login
Oklahoma Business Voice
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Aerospace
    • Childcare
    • Education
    • Energy & Environment
    • Federal
    • Film & Television Industry
    • Finance
    • Health Care
    • Innovation
    • Issues Affecting Oklahomans
    • OBV One-on-One
    • Opinion
    • Politics & Elections
    • Taxes & Budget
    • Tribal
    • Workforce Development
    Carpenter Training Male Apprentice To Use Mechanized Saw

    Oklahoma gets money boost to expand Trump apprentice plan

    The University of Oklahoma is funding several artificial intelligence (AI) projects to trigger innovation in health care, education, research and digital infrastructure. 

    Oklahoma higher education makes $14.6 billion economic impact

    Law gavel on a wooden desk, law books background

    U.S. Labor ends pursuit of liquidated damages over wage violations

    Photo from Tinker Air Force Base

    Oklahoma City aerospace generates $8.8 billion, 80,000 jobs, report says

  • Sign UpNEW
  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise With Us!
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Aerospace
    • Childcare
    • Education
    • Energy & Environment
    • Federal
    • Film & Television Industry
    • Finance
    • Health Care
    • Innovation
    • Issues Affecting Oklahomans
    • OBV One-on-One
    • Opinion
    • Politics & Elections
    • Taxes & Budget
    • Tribal
    • Workforce Development
    Carpenter Training Male Apprentice To Use Mechanized Saw

    Oklahoma gets money boost to expand Trump apprentice plan

    The University of Oklahoma is funding several artificial intelligence (AI) projects to trigger innovation in health care, education, research and digital infrastructure. 

    Oklahoma higher education makes $14.6 billion economic impact

    Law gavel on a wooden desk, law books background

    U.S. Labor ends pursuit of liquidated damages over wage violations

    Photo from Tinker Air Force Base

    Oklahoma City aerospace generates $8.8 billion, 80,000 jobs, report says

  • Sign UpNEW
  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise With Us!
No Result
View All Result
Oklahoma Business Voice
No Result
View All Result
Home News Aerospace
Emerging Aviation Technology Center

Emerging Aviation Technology Center

Choctaw Nation opens aviation tech research facility in SE Oklahoma

Hicham Raache by Hicham Raache
July 7, 2025
in Aerospace, Innovation, News, Tribal
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

DAISY, Okla. (OBV) – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma recently opened an aviation technology research facility with hopes of turning Southeast Oklahoma into a hub for aviation innovation.

Choctaw Nation leaders cut the ribbon on the Emerging Aviation Technology Center in Daisy, Okla., in June.

Located on 44,000 acres of Choctaw-owned land, the three-story, 8,324-square-foot facility will house research, development, testing and evaluation of emerging crewed and uncrewed aerial system technologies, according to Choctaw Nation officials.

“This opening represents another step forward for tribal innovation and the future of aviation technology,” said Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton. “We are proud to lead the way in developing safe and advanced drone operations that will benefit our communities across Oklahoma and beyond.”

The facility includes office space, telemetry rooms, drone maintenance and mechanical repair workrooms, a conference lounge and an observation deck

The new facility is the Choctaw Nation’s latest initiative in its ongoing effort to facilitate aviation technology research. Previous accomplishments are as follows:

  • Became first tribal nation to lead a major national aviation technology initiative;
  • Recognized as a public aircraft operator; and
  • Developed advanced drone operations that include capabilities beyond the visual line of sight.

Choctaw officials hope the Emerging Aviation Technology Center will help Southeast Oklahoma become an aviation innovation hub.

“The Emerging Aviation Technology Center stands at the forefront of advancing critical innovations, such as drone medical deliveries, which have the potential to dramatically improve healthcare access and enhance emergency response across the rural communities of the Choctaw Nation,” said James Grimsley, CNO Executive Director of Advanced Technology Initiatives. 

Go to the Choctaw Nation’s Advanced Technology Initiatives website for more information.

Tags: Advanced Technology InitiativesAerospaceAviation InnovationAviation TechAviation TechnologyChief Gary BattonChoctaw Nation of OklahomaEmerging Aviation Technology CenterJames GrimsleyResearchSoutheast OklahomaTechnological Research
ShareTweetShare
Previous Post

MAPS 4-funded OG&E Coliseum now open in Oklahoma City

Next Post

Oklahoma Aerospace $353 million airport construction investment takes off

Related Posts

Carpenter Training Male Apprentice To Use Mechanized Saw
Childcare

Oklahoma gets money boost to expand Trump apprentice plan

July 15, 2025
The University of Oklahoma is funding several artificial intelligence (AI) projects to trigger innovation in health care, education, research and digital infrastructure. 
Education

Oklahoma higher education makes $14.6 billion economic impact

July 15, 2025
Law gavel on a wooden desk, law books background
Federal

U.S. Labor ends pursuit of liquidated damages over wage violations

July 15, 2025
Photo from Tinker Air Force Base
Aerospace

Oklahoma City aerospace generates $8.8 billion, 80,000 jobs, report says

July 14, 2025
Mayor David Holt
News

Oklahoma City Mayor Holt to unveil new Thunder arena design

July 14, 2025
Rick Nagel
News

Oklahoma Aviation Academy founder new State Chamber chairman

July 11, 2025
Next Post
Beautiful sunset cloudy sky from aerial view. Airplane view above clouds

Oklahoma Aerospace $353 million airport construction investment takes off

Oklahoma Business Voice

© 2023 Oklahoma State Chamber.
Powered by High Five Media.
Privacy Policy

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • News
  • Sign Up
  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise With Us!

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sign Up
  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise With Us!

© 2023 Oklahoma State Chamber.
Powered by High Five Media.
Privacy Policy

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.