The
UAS Summit & Expo was held August 27-28. There, Sen. John Hoeven announced that General Atomics had been authorized to
fly drones beyond the visual line of sight without a visual observer or chase plane — big news for UAS in Grand Forks.
Also in UAS:
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Xcel Energy and the N.D. Integration Pilot Program received FAA waivers similar to General Atomics, signaling to companies across the country that our state is the location of choice for advanced UAS operations.
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The North Dakota Highway Patrol has become the first state highway patrol agency in the nation authorized to operate UAS over people.
● With the development of viable business models in the energy sector and greater public acceptance of drones,
Grand Forks-based SkySkopes seeks more help.
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Bee Innovative says it searched the world for knowledge on unmanned aerial systems and landed on UND as the most knowledgeable place.
The Grand Forks Region EDC welcomes our newest member, The Vidar Group, LLC! Vidar provides specialized training and operations support to the U.S. Department of Defense, private, and public entities that utilize Remotely Piloted Aircraft and UAS. Headquartered in Grand Forks, Vidar is composed of former military operators with vast combat experience.
With its unique line of doors, hatches, and flood barriers, PS Industries looks to continued growth and expansion.
The North Dakota Mill and Elevator posted a $10.6 million profit in FY19. The only state-owned flour mill in the country bought 30.6 million bushels of wheat from regional farmers and elevators last year and shipped nearly 14.7 million hundredweight of flour to customers
EDC President & CEO Keith Lund attended an American Wind Week celebration at Xcel Energy’s Foxtail Wind Project in Kulm, N.D. Foxtail’s wind turbines will operate with the help of Airtonomy, a Grand Forks-based technology company.
The Valley Prosperity Partnership unveiled a new leadership structure, moving forward with co-chair Steve Burian in place. VPP was founded in 2012 to pursue economic opportunities that would benefit the Red River Valley region.
Northland Community and Technical College was named among the top 10 community colleges in the nation.
Technology Applications Group (TAG) is known worldwide for producing Tagnite, considered one of the best aircraft engine coatings by commercial and military aviation companies.
UND is back in session for the fall semester, and Grand Forks is abuzz. Welcome back, students!
