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Got some radio coverage yesterday, it's a little off the mark but good none the less.

http://news.opb.org/article/central-oregon-considered-drone-testing-area/

Central Oregon Considered For Drone Testing Area · OPB News For years now, the U.S. military has flown unmanned drones over hotspots like Iraq and Afghanistan. Drones gather intelligence and at times conduct attacks on the battlefield. But here at home, drones have largely been absent from American skies.

Big story about a start up we are helping.

Bend Program Helps 'Next Big Idea' Soar - News Story - KTVZ Bend BEND, Ore. -- Sarah Cota is standing in front of investors with her dreams on the line. No, this is not the popular TV show Shark Tank -- its the Venture Box investor pitch day in Bend. Friday, May 18, 2012.

Central Oregon Considered For Drone Testing Area · OPB News For years now, the U.S. military has flown unmanned drones over hotspots like Iraq and Afghanistan. Drones gather intelligence and at times conduct attacks on the battlefield. But here at home, drones have largely been absent from American skies.

Wyden Lobbies for C.O. Drone Testing Site - News Story - KTVZ Bend BEND, Ore. -- They're used by police and firefighters all across the country without putting anyone at risk. And a project at the Bend Airport could help bolster a growing local industry by opening up the skies. Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

Blue Team 3995 from RPA is next.

Watch the Event Live - Streaming Video Watch Live Streaming from the 20120 Autodesk Oregon Regional!

For the next 5 weeks I am coaching a High School robotics team in Redmond. We have to design and build a robot to take on the challenge below.

http://youtu.be/ZNkjpd7mYBs

2012 first robotics competition rebound rumble 2012 first robotics competition rebound rumble

http://news.opb.org/article/drone-testing-area-could-boost-takeoff-central-oregons-aviation-industry/

OPB News · Drone Testing Area Could Boost Takeoff Of Central Oregon's Aviation Industry Just a few years ago, Central Oregon boasted the largest concentration of aviation employees in the state. But the recession took its toll on the industry.

We are making progress on opening UAV test sites in Oregon. It is fun to see what was an idea a few years ago, be brought before the senate.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/clip.php?appid=599500654

Senate Session - C-SPAN Video Library Created by Cable. Offered as a Public Service