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Commission awards $1.618 million BVLOS radar/airspace contract to Vigilant Aerospace to support drone testing
Summary
The commission approved a contract with Vigilant Aerospace Systems Inc. to install radar and airspace management equipment supporting beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) unmanned aircraft operations near Clinton‑Sherman Airport, a step aimed at enabling Kratos and others to reduce or eliminate chase‑plane requirements for drone testing.
The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission voted Oct. 9 to award a $1,618,000 contract to Vigilant Aerospace Systems Inc. to install radar and related airspace surveillance systems that would support beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) unmanned aircraft operations.
Director Ortiz told commissioners the contract is funded with state UAS infrastructure monies and funds from the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA). “This is a new era for…
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