STATE PAVILIONS

Michigan

For generations, Michigan has been the engine driving advancements that reach every corner of the globe. From manufacturing resources and capabilities to talent, Michigan offers everything you need to make your business soar.

Michigan is home to the Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium (MUASC), supporting the development of Unmanned Aerial Systems through coordinated services, access to unique airspace and diverse geography. Experience the same prioritized FAA approval processes as the seven FAA UAS Test Sites when flying in Michigan. Furthermore, Michigan is home to commercial automotive and DoD Army land systems, including the US Army Ground Vehicles Systems Center, where US Army autonomous land systems R&D takes place. And not only R&D, but testing and evaluation as well. With exceptional land, air, and maritime assets, Michigan is uniquely positioned to support your business in developing, testing, and manufacturing uncrewed systems.

In addition, Michigan’s business climate is one of the most favorable in the Midwest. We eliminated personal property tax, which significantly reduces costs for companies that have expensive capital investments in equipment. And we’re consistently ranked among the top 10 states for major new and expanding facilities. In fact, about two-thirds of all Michigan businesses would recommend our state as a place to start a business. See why the state that revolutionized the automotive industry has taken to the skies to become one of the top places in the country for aerospace business.

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New York

New York state is a global leader in the UAS and drone technology market and is home to the world’s largest business accelerator for uncrewed aerial systems: GENIUS NY. The New York-based company has invested more than $21M in 37 UAS startups since 2017. Applications are now open for its eighth cohort located in Syracuse, NY. New York is also home to NUAIR (Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance, Inc.), with a mission to safely integrate uncrewed aircraft systems into the national airspace, enabling scalable and economically viable commercial drone operations. One of NUAIR’s primary directives is to empower New York and enable it to become a leader in what is Next in aviation innovation.

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North Carolina

North Carolina’s motto, Esse Quam Videri, “to be rather than to seem,” is the foundation of the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) work in advanced transportation mobility. North Carolina doesn’t just talk about the future of transportation; they continually seek to move vision into reality. The Advance Mobility NC initiative, launched in 2023, is the NCDOT’s innovative vision for the advancement of key air and ground mobility technologies that hold the potential to save lives, improve quality of life, and create access and opportunity for all North Carolinians. Success of the Advance Mobility NC initiative is seen through NCDOT's UAS and CASSI programs, with deployments of the first demonstration flight of an uncrewed eVTOL in the US and autonomous shuttles alongside partners throughout the state. Join us in shaping the future of shared autonomous mobility to achieve a convergence of land and air-based activities for seamless first and last mile connectivity of both passengers and freight.

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Ohio

Organized by JobsOhio, the Ohio pavilion is a snapshot of one of the most comprehensive unmanned and autonomous systems ecosystems in the United States. Ohio is the birthplace of aviation, continuing today as a place for leading-edge research, innovation and collaborative development. Ohio is helping the industry take their innovations to new heights. But autonomous transportation systems are not just airborne in Ohio. As an automotive powerhouse, Ohio continues to drive autonomous and connected vehicle advancements with institutions like the Transportation Research Center’s SMART Center, Connected Marysville, and DriveOhio’s smart projects for open road testing. The state acts as a living lab for autonomous mobility, ensuring that no matter what stage of development you are in, Ohio has the resources to help. Please contact Victoria Boczkowski to be a part of the Ohio Pavilion.

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Oklahoma

 The Great State of Oklahoma is the geographical center of the 48 states and boasts an impressive 353 optimal flying days annually, making it an ideal hub for all Aerospace activities. In the emerging unmanned industry, Oklahoma’s geographically diverse regions and ecosystems, ranging from arid plains to subtropical forests and mountains, makes the state perfect for UAS/UAV research, development, and manufacturing. 
Home to the FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, and three significant Air Force bases, Oklahoma is a nucleus for commercial and military aviation and aerospace with a $44B annual economic impact. Oklahoma ranks #1 in preparedness for the drone industry by the Mercatus Center. Our premier university system, testing sites, and innovative companies have made the state an axis for environmental sensing, defense and weather prediction, fire and rescue, precision agriculture, safety and security and transmission monitoring.
Oklahoma’s low cost of doing business, skilled workforce, and exceptional incentive programs, including the Aerospace Industry Engineer Tax Credit, make it the perfect place to grow your business and find your supply chain resources!

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Oregon

Oregon has logged more FAA-sanctioned drone operations than any other state in the nation, hosts a growing cluster of UAS companies & suppliers, and is developing a talented workforce pool to support what the state recognizes as a key emerging industry. Visit the Oregon booth to talk with representatives from two of our FAA-designated UAS test ranges, learn about our new state-funded UAS Center of Innovation Excellence, meet some of the companies that call Oregon home, or connect with staff from the state’s economic development and aviation agencies.

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Virginia

 The Virginia Pavilion is hosted by The Virginia Unmanned Systems Center at VIPC. The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) is in the business of connecting innovators with opportunities. The Pavilion features many of the nation’s leading corporate and educational innovators in unmanned systems for Air, Land, Sea and Space that are headquartered in Virginia. Virginia is one of only 7 states with approved FAA and DOT test facilities for the research and development of unmanned systems for the nation’s airspace and roadways. Virginia is leading the nation’s preparations for the growth and expansion of the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry through the Virginia Advanced Air Mobility Alliance (VAAMA). As the home of the Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense; Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval station; Marine Corps Base Quantico, the “Crossroads of the Marine Corps”; NASA Langley Research Center, the oldest of NASA's field centers; NASA Wallops Flight Facility, which has launched more than 16,000 rockets during its 75-year history; the Uncrewed Systems Lab at Virginia Tech; and more than 39 Fortune 1000 companies, including Amazon HQ2 and 5 of the 7 largest defense contractors, Virginia is open for business. 

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