The department of Advanced Technology Initiatives (ATI) serves the Choctaw Nation by focusing on emerging technology opportunities that have the potential for a positive impact on the Choctaw Nation and the region.
$4 million grant from EDA
The CNO ATI program was awarded a $500K matching grant from USDA to develop a new "MakerSpace" at the Emerging Aviation Technology Center. The USDA grant was matched with an additional $500K for $1,000,000 facility.
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Choctaw Nation Selected as New FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site
The Choctaw Nation becomes an FAA-designated UAS test site, boosting drone research, BVLOS operations, workforce growth and innovation in Oklahoma.
State legislators visit Daisy Ranch to Explore How Drones can Save Lives
Oklahoma state leaders visited the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) to learn about the Tribe's growing aviation technology program. CNO hosted a legislative interim study focused on how drones can help reduce fatal accidents on rural roads.