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06/17/2026

Congratulations to KAZE on earning North Dakota Primary Sector Business certification.
 
This designation helps open the door to important state and local economic development tools, including ND Development Fund financing, BND PACE, Automate ND, Automation Tax Credit, New Jobs Training, Seed Capital Investment Tax Credit, and R&D-related incentives.
 
As a member of The HIVE, KAZE represents exactly the kind of innovative, high-growth company our ecosystem is built to support. We’re proud to provide an environment where companies can connect, build, access resources, and keep moving forward.
 
Congratulations, KAZE. We’re excited to see what comes next.
 
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03/04/2026

Big news for our region: Grand Forks has been ranked #1 in the nation for per-capita project development among similar-sized communities, based on job creation, square footage developed, and total investment.

This recognition is more than a headline, it’s proof that Grand Forks knows how to turn planning into ex*****on, and investment into outcomes. The projects cited, from major industrial development to expansions, show what’s possible when a community is proactive, collaborative, and ready.

At The HIVE, we’re energized to be part of this story by supporting the people behind the projects—builders, operators, and growth-stage teams who want to plug into a community that’s winning nationally. If you’re looking for a place to build and grow with momentum, Grand Forks is showing the country what that looks like.

Congrats to everyone driving this forward.

City officials hope the ranking, from Site Selection Magazine, will help market Grand Forks to potential developers.

02/17/2026

The ecosystem is becoming a force multiplier. Proximity plus partnership equals speed.

Today, The HIVE hosted U.S. Senator John Hoeven as he highlighted Grand Forks’ expanding tech momentum. We also heard from catalysts across the community, including Thomas Swoyer ( Grand Sky Business and Aviation Park), Bill Elmquist (Technology Applications Group), Randy Trask ( Q Station), and J.C. Van Liere (Kaze).

The HIVE exists for this: connecting the people, resources, and infrastructure that turn ideas into momentum.

12/09/2025

Snow can’t stop the ND UAS grind! Cold-weather testing and snow conditions open for testing!

09/25/2025

🐝 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗜𝗩𝗘 | Meet Ian Morrow

Ian is the Chief Pilot at Vertical Works, a design and fabrication shop for drones launched in April 2025. Their team covers the entire lifecycle of UAS—design, build, and flight testing—with a focus on aircraft that transition from vertical to horizontal flight.

Right now, Ian is fabricating two scale models of the XTI Trifan 600 aircraft, utilizing its unique Tri Copter design. His team is perfecting the half-scale model before completing the 10-foot version.

When asked about The HIVE, Ian shared: “The HIVE has created a collaborative space where I can work, meet new friends from similar companies, and stay up-to-date on the fast-paced evolution of our industry.”

After hours, you’ll find him biking or flying drones and R/C airplanes with friends.

We’re proud to have Ian and Vertical Works as part of The HIVE community!

09/16/2025

The UAS Summit & Expo is back in Grand Forks on October 14–15 bringing together leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of unmanned systems!

You’ll find The HIVE in the middle of it all:

🐝 Hosting our own networking event [details coming soon 👀]
🐝 Connecting with the UAS community at our booth during the Summit

This is one of our favorite UAS events of the year, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to Grand Forks.

🔗 Learn more & register here: https://uas.bbiconferences.com/ema/DisplayPage.aspx?pageId=Home

08/28/2025

🐝 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗜𝗩𝗘 | Meet Rafe Rasmussen

Rafe is a UAS Systems Engineer intern with Meadowlark Aircraft Company- a Group 2 and 3 manufacturer specializing in bespoke and white-label drone solutions.

He spends his days designing, integrating, and testing aircraft systems—often heading out with the flight team to bring new designs to life. When asked about The HIVE, Rafe shared: “𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘐𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘈 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘜𝘓𝘛𝘙𝘈 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.”

We’re proud to have Rafe and Meadowlark as part of The HIVE community!

08/12/2025

🐝 Part 108 Day at The HIVE

We started the day with this month’s Beyond the Buzz, hosted by the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, which focused on the topic of Part 108 and its importance to the UAS industry.

In the afternoon, Erin Roesler led an open forum, breaking down the 700+ page proposed Part 108 rule and sharing key insights with attendees both in-person and online. It was a valuable opportunity for our community to better understand the rule and its potential impact on the future of UAS.

We’re proud to be the place where conversations like these happen—bringing innovators, experts, and community members together under one roof.

07/16/2025

What is The HIVE? 🐝

We’re more than a workspace—we’re a UAS tech accelerator built for collaboration, innovation, and community in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Inside The HIVE, you’ll find drone startups, tech teams, and forward-thinkers all shaping the future of uncrewed systems—together. Whether you’re growing your company or growing your network, The HIVE is thee place to be for UAS.

➡️ If you’re in the UAS industry, we’d love for you to join our community!

06/26/2025

🚁 Step inside the future of flight — shot entirely in FPV!

We’re proud to showcase The HIVE in Grand Forks, North Dakota’s premier UAS tech accelerator and startup hub. From breakthrough drone startups to state-of-the-art testing spaces, this is where aerial innovation literally takes off.

Our latest video tour—filmed with a CineWhoop FPV drone—gives you a front-row seat to the energy, creativity, and cutting-edge technology fueling the region’s rapidly growing drone ecosystem.

📍 Based in the heart of Grand Forks
🎯 Focused on UAS, autonomy, and aerospace innovation
🚀 Home to founders, engineers, dreamers, and doers

🎥 Check out the video, drop a comment, and share it with anyone building the future of flight!

DRONES, DRONES, and more DRONES! 🚀 🚁 🛩️ 🛸Welcome to the frontlines of drone innovation! From startup breakthroughs to real-world UAS applications, t...