NMC UAS Training Center

09/09/2026

The future of flight is happening right here in Northern Michigan!

NMC is a proud partner of the NorthSky Uncrewed Innovation Zone. This regional partnership is turning Northern Michigan into a national hub for drone and marine tech.

Why it’s a game-changer:
🔹 Paves the way for real-world projects like medical drone deliveries
🔹 Brings long-term tech investment and jobs to our region
🔹 Puts our NMC UAS students at the cutting edge of the industry

Learn more about the NorthSky Consortium here: https://traverseconnect.com/our-region/the-northsky-consortium-advanced-air-mobility/
https://www.traverseticker.com/news/new-test-range-designation-for-camp-grayling-could-turn-traverse-city-into-a-drone-tech-epicenter/

08/31/2026

Great time at Wings & Wheels in Cadillac this weekend!

08/19/2026

Last week 15 students from MSU's Institute of Agricultural Technology program completed its 2 week intensive UAS in Agriculture training course. The first week back in January focused on students obtaining their FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. And last week students took to the sky learning how to utilize drones for agricultural applications. Congrats to all the students for completing this course!

08/17/2026

We got to see these platforms at Oshkosh and AUVSI Xponential this year, they are coming fast!

07/21/2026

Hoping you are having a blast this summer! Here’s a quick look at what we’ve been up to during the summer semester. What are you flying?

07/17/2026

Our NMC UAS program recently hosted visiting students from the University of Manchester, the University of the West of England, and the University of Hertfordshire for an immersive flight test course! This hands-on training is a core part of their aviation engineering studies, designed to perfectly integrate their academic coursework with practical, real-world flight experience.

While we usually love getting out under the open sky, health and visibility concerns caused by the recent Canadian wildfire smoke meant we had to adapt. Fortunately, our spacious Aero Park Labs facility provided the perfect indoor environment for our drone introduction!

06/08/2026

The Michigan drone industry is continuing to heat up! BlueFlite, the company that brought medical delivery to our local hospital in Traverse City, has reached another major milestone: its platform has been officially added to the FAA’s Section 44807 approved list.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – blueflite is pleased to announce that the blueflite Cobalt 461 UAS platform has been added to the FAA’s Section 44807 Approved UAS list as of June 1, 2026. This represents an im…

06/03/2026

It's exciting to see drones integrated so well into sports broadcasting...come do this for a living!

05/27/2026

Northern Michigan’s booming drone industry is taking center stage right in the NMC's backyard as Camp Grayling prepares to host the Department of War’s Drone Dominance Qualifier this June. This high-stakes event will bring nearly 80 advanced uncrewed aerial systems competing for $300 million in military contracts, cementing the region's status as a premier hub for aerospace innovation.

The National All-Domain Warfighting Center in Northern Michigan is getting ready to host a Department of Defense Drone Dominance Program (DDP) qualifying event. Details at link in comments

05/26/2026

Michigan has a rare opportunity to lead the advanced aerial mobility industry, with federal investment and unique assets.