Pioneering UAS visit EOU
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM) (PDT)
Description
CONTACT: Grace Donovan, gdonovan@revcenter.org, (248) 409-8983
zoom registration link: https://eou.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__nevTy4GSkamIgzpmTkuTQ#/registration
Cutting-Edge Drone Startups to Connect with EOU Students & Leaders
LA GRANDE, Ore.
– Pioneering UAS companies will visit Eastern Oregon University on April 2 to share
groundbreaking drone advancements and connect with students, faculty, and community leaders.
Leaders from five startup companies, along with Joseph Wyno, executive director of the Oregon UAS
Accelerator in Pendleton, will meet with students from 3 to 7 p.m. in Zabel Hall at EOU. These startups
are at the forefront of UAS technology, shaping industries from agriculture to defense.
Featured Speakers & Companies:
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Maxwell Anderson, 3Autonomy LLC – Developing a modular UAS platform where cameras,
sensors, and software can be easily swapped or upgraded, making drones adaptable for security,
mapping, and search-and-rescue missions.
Steven Carlson, Accipiter Aeroworks – A University of Nevada, Reno Ph.D. student
developing a migratory UAS set to travel from California to Hawaii this spring.
Brian Morgan, Morgan Geospatial – Specializing in UAV/Drone services, including aerial
photography, video, mapping, geospatial analysis, agriculture, construction management, and
utility inspection.
Mike Munizzi, DroneSpotter – Providing airspace awareness as a service with custom hardware
that tracks drone remote ID signals, delivering real-time and historical data via a cloud-based
platform.
Steven Spooner, Ziz Defense Company – Creating an AI-powered defense system that detects
and neutralizes drone threats using acoustic triangulation and high-precision LiDAR technology.
Following brief presentations, attendees will have the chance to ask questions, explore innovations,
and network with industry leaders. The event will conclude with a reception, offering additional time to
connect with experts and discuss career opportunities in the growing UAS field.
Advancing UAS Innovation & Workforce Development
“REV is proud to work with EOU and local partners to create career pathways for students and strengthen
opportunities in rural areas,
” said Grace Donovan, Executive Director of REV.
“This event highlights
groundbreaking advancements in rural access to UAS technology while connecting students and faculty
with the entrepreneurs shaping the future of the industry.
”
She emphasized the potential for new businesses and job creation within the UAS sector: “With
emerging leaders driving innovation, we’re seeing drones revolutionize industries in smart, meaningful
ways. Events like this help build the networks and workforce needed to support this growing field.
”
Event Partners & Organizers
The event is coordinated by the Rural Engagement & Vitality Center in collaboration with the Oregon
UAS Accelerator and Oregon Frontier Innovation Hub. Both OUA and OFIH are supported by
Business Oregon.
About the Oregon UAS Accelerator
The Oregon UAS Accelerator is a 12-week intensive program designed to propel early-stage UAS
companies to market readiness. By providing access to world-class testing facilities, funding, andexpert mentorship, the accelerator aims to position Pendleton as a global leader in unmanned systems
innovation.
About the Rural Engagement & Vitality Center and the Oregon Frontier Innovation Hub
The REV Center, a nonprofit based on the EOU campus, connects students and faculty with local leaders
to work on real-world projects, fostering the next generation of rural innovators. Its Oregon Frontier
Innovation Hub supports entrepreneurs across ten eastern Oregon counties, helping them build
networks, access resources, and launch successful businesses.
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