Ohio's Role in the Drone Industry
January 14, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Topical Webinar
Ohio is rapidly emerging as a national leader in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), creating new opportunities for communities, businesses, and economic developers. This webinar on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am will feature meerir (formerly DronePort Network), a national expert in drone industry ecosystems and infrastructure, and will provide a practical overview of the drone industry’s current landscape, key technologies and applications, and the assets that position Ohio to lead in advanced aerial mobility, logistics, public safety, agriculture, and manufacturing. Participants will also learn what it takes to become “drone-ready,” including infrastructure and testing needs, workforce requirements, regulatory considerations, and economic development strategies that can help communities attract drone-related investment and jobs.
About the Ohio Economic Development Association
The Ohio Economic Development Association is the state’s professional association for economic and community development practitioners, offering networking and learning at our annual events; professional development through the Ohio Economic Development Institute and Ohio Certified Economic Developer (CED) credential; and nonpartisan advocacy on behalf of issues important to growing the state’s economy and supporting our more than 500 members and the communities they serve. ohioeda.com
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