Supporting National Security Through UAS Capabilities

Since it was formed, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site has been a critical partner to the Department of Defense in boosting the nation's security. Expanding autonomous capabilities for defense readiness is a top priority of the NPUASTS and building long-term trusted relationships with the DoD, DHS, OUSD and other federal partners.

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One-Stop Solutions Provider

Defense partners come to us for expertise, operational areas throughout NAS, access to restricted airspace, approvals for civil operations, project management, C-UAS experience, UTM, facilities, assets, aircraft, pilots, and certificates of authorization.

FAA Airspace Approvals

Including nationwide support and authorizations

Grand Forks Air Force Base/GrandSKY

Infrastructure, hangars, ATC tower and Air Force-quality runways

Camp Grafton

ND National Guard base offering semi-urban, remote/rural locations for testing

Research Universities

Access to researchers, faculty, students and classroom facilities at UND and NDSU

Other Assets

Advanced fixed-site facilities, mobile trailers and operations, hardware and aircraft

Moving Counter-UAS Technologies Forward

The NPUASTS provides the personnel and expertise to push the boundaries of C-UAS technology. The Science and Technology Directorate's Counter UAS program recently came to North Dakota to put its C-UAS tech to the test. The NPUASTS provided operational oversight, ensured flight safety, and assisted with data collection. Providing this vital information aids the expansion of C-UAS capabilities and drone mitigation.

Project ULTRA

As the execution arm of the project, the Project ULTRA Team aims to enhance airspace situational awareness and traffic management within the NAS; develop reliable logistical and supply delivery to remote military locations; utilize BVLOS capabilities as service models for DoD installations; integrate Small UAS capabilities to improve quality of life for military personnel and families; and develop Counter UAS technologies to enhance physical security measures at military facilities.

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