FAA Designates Nine Drone Testing Sites in Indiana for Manufacturing Push
What happened
The Federal Aviation Administration designated nine sites across Indiana to support drone testing and research nationwide. The Midwest UAS Test Site officially debuted at Terre Haute Regional Airport, marking the start of a statewide drone testing network. Applied Research Institute and Indiana Economic Development Corp. will coordinate testing across the state using military bases, university facilities, and farms.
Why it matters
The initiative aims to establish Indiana as a center for domestic-drone innovation and manufacturing over the next five years. This effort is designed to attract investment and expand the state’s role in drone manufacturing.
Mike Braun is leading the state's economic development efforts in Indiana.
Who's involved
- IndianaState where the statewide drone testing network is being established.
- Federal Aviation AdministrationU.S. government agency that designated the drone testing sites.
- Mike BraunGovernor of Indiana leading state economic development efforts.
- Chuck GoodrichIndiana Secretary of Commerce who launched the Midwest UAS Test Site.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Indiana University BloomingtonSpeculative
Indiana University Bloomington may generate new research revenue by having the state initiative utilize university facilities for drone testing and research.
- IndianaSpeculative
Indiana may attract drone manufacturing investment, positioning the state as a tech hub.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Chuck Goodrich, Indiana Secretary of Commerce, launched the Midwest UAS Test Site in Indiana.Sub-event
FAA designates drone testing sites in Indiana as part of state economic development efforts.1 source
Keep exploring
Part of
Indiana's regional economic development and modernization initiativesAlso in this story
- Mike Braun supported Ozinga's investment and ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new mill in East Chicago, Indiana.
- Nucor committed to expanding its facility in Montgomery County, Indiana, with support from Governor Mike Braun.
- Mike Braun and Ron Alting support the temporary suspension of diesel restrictions to provide relief to farmers.
- License plate sales generated $13 million revenue in Indiana.
The entities involved
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Indiana
state of the United States of America
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Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation
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Mike Braun
American businessman and politician (born 1954)