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AMERICA'S MOST TURNKEY UAS RANGE

From Doolittle's Raiders to Airbus' Vahana, Pendleton’s skies have always been home to aviation legends and innovation.

With 14,000 square miles of low-traffic airspace, purpose-built infrastructure, and a team that has supported over 65,000 UAS operations, Pendleton gives you the freedom to test faster, safer, and more affordably than anywhere else in the United States.

The future of unmanned aviation isn't just a topic of discussion - it's happening now in the wheat fields of Pendleton, Oregon. Discover why industry leaders and organizations continue to Prove it in Pendleton.

14,000

Square Miles Of

Low-Traffic Airspace

15,000

Feet MSL Flight Ceiling

300+

VFR Days Per Year

50+

Diverse Testing Environments

PROVEN IN PENDLETON

Since 2014, Pendleton has supported over 65,000 UAS operations for more than 70 companies and programs.

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MISSION-FOCUSED
SUPPORT

Our Certificates of Authorization (COA), experienced team, and "find a way to yes" attitude create the foundation for fast, flexible, and safe operations. Within our 14,000 sq. mi. of FAA-approved airspace, Pendleton enables a full spectrum of operations including swarming, counter-UAS, detect-and-avoid (DAA), kinetic kills, and more.

BUILT FOR INNOVATION

Whether you're here for one week or have a long-term footprint, you’ll find Pendleton is designed for speed, safety, and convenience. Explore our wide range of assets featuring our modern Flex hangars, secure UAS industrial park, remote launch sites, and more.

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LIFE IN PENDLETON

Famous for whisky, wool, rodeo, and now UAS testing, Pendleton offers a quality of life that makes it easy to stay after the workday ends. It's a place where world-class innovation meets small-town hospitality.

NEWS AND UPDATES

From new capabilities, strategic partnerships, customer milestones, economic impacts, and more, stay up to date on what’s happening at the Pendleton UAS Range.

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PROVEN IN PENDLETON

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UAS RANGE
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READY TO PROVE IT IN PENDLETON? LET'S TALK.

Connect with our team today to explore how we can support your UAS testing and development.

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