Pendleton UAS Test Range

06/23/2026

An exciting career opportunity in DRONETOWN, USA.

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, Inc. is hiring a Senior UAS Training & Standardization Specialist in Pendleton, Oregon.

If you’re an experienced UAS professional looking to support flight operations, training, and testing of advanced unmanned aircraft systems, this could be a great fit.

Learn more and apply below:

Pendleton, OR

06/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first Drinks & Drones of the summer!

We had a great turnout and enjoyed connecting with customers, partners, community members, and enthusiasts from across the region. Events like these are a great reminder of Pendleton's growing momentum in the industry and the people helping make it happen.

A special thank you to Sigma Design, Inc. for helping host the event and providing beverages for our guests. We appreciate your continued partnership and support!

Missed this one? Don't worry.

Our next Drinks & Drones is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, and we'll be sharing additional details soon. Be sure to follow our page for updates.

06/12/2026

The work before the work. The Drone Operations Vehicle (DOVe) charging up for a weekend operation.

06/09/2026

Join the Pendleton UAS Range and Sigma Design, Inc. for the next Drinks & Drones, a casual evening bringing together drone professionals, pilots, innovators, and UAS enthusiasts from across the region.

Come kick back in the B-17 Hangar for brats, brews, co****le, great conversations, and even better company. Whether you’re deep in the industry or simply excited about where drones are headed, this is a great opportunity to connect with the people helping shape the future of flight.

Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: UAS Test Range Hangar, 4529 NW A Avenue, Pendleton, OR

We'll see you there!

05/14/2026

Please join us next week for a free 5-day and a 3-day workshop in Pendleton, OR! No experience necessary.

Location: Pendleton UAS Range (Pendleton, Oregon)
Dates: May 18–May 27, 2026 | 8am – 4:30pm

Workshops
• May 18–May 22: Drone Flight School (5-day workshop)
• May 25–May 27: UAV Mapping & Modeling (3-day workshop)

What You’ll Gain
• Practical drone flight experience
• UAV mapping and 3D modeling skills
• Career-ready knowledge employers are actively seeking

Seats are limited! Reserve your spot now and take your first (or next) step toward upskilling or reskilling to be a drone expert. Must be 18 or over and an Oregon resident.

Register today:
Drone Flight School: https://dronecenter.colostate.edu/osu/osu-drone-flight-school-may-2026/

UAV Mapping and Modeling: https://dronecenter.colostate.edu/osu/osu-mapping-modeling-late-may-2026/

More information: https://today.oregonstate.edu/all-stories/free-drone-classes-available-osu-spring-workforce-readiness-grant

05/13/2026

Pendleton’s story continues to grow.

We appreciate OPB highlighting how Pendleton transformed a WWII-era airport into one of the nation’s leading proving grounds for unmanned systems testing and innovation.

Read the full story here:

The Pendleton drone range is one of the nation’s most popular places to test drones. City officials are trying to turn that popularity into a surge of manufacturing jobs.

05/09/2026

04/27/2026

The Pendleton UAS Range was proud to host the 2026 AUVSI Cascade Chapter Spring Symposium Tech Showcase inside our B17 Hangar.

The event brought together many industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, suppliers, and other individuals in the UAS industry. It was incredible to see some of the latest advancements in the industry, including two separate test flights and a plethora of displays.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event a success. Let us know what your favorite part of the event was down in the comments!

04/06/2026

Our team hosted the USDA Rural Development Director of State Operations, David Matthews, Oregon State Director James Carmack, and Idaho State Director Rick Youngblood for a visit to the range.

Led by Range Manager Jesse Steele, the conversation focused on what it actually takes to move unmanned systems forward.

Diverse environments. Purpose-built infrastructure. Access to approved airspace.

This is where systems are tested, validated, and proven.

Proven in Pendleton. Proven for America.