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Advanced Technology Initiatives Program

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has developed a bold and innovative Emerging Aviation Technology Center within the boundaries of a tribal-owned property in southeast Oklahoma. Spanning more than 44,500 acres – this location is ideal for safely testing and developing emerging aviation operations due to a low population density.

Emerging Aviation Technology Center ribbon-cutting ceremony

Choctaw Nation Opens State-of-the-Art Facility to Boost Emerging Aviation Technology

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is leading the way in aviation technology with the grand opening of its Emerging Aviation Technology Center in Daisy, Oklahoma.

Choctaw Nation’s Grimsley Joins Federal Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has appointed Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Executive Director of Advanced Technology Initiatives James Grimsley to a federal committee.

Oklahoma representatives at Daisy Ranch listen to a presentation from James Grimsley, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s executive director of advanced technology initiatives.

Choctaw Nation Hosts Interim Study on Drone Technology to Improve Rural Transportation Safety

Oklahoma lawmakers visited the Choctaw Nation’s Emerging Aviation Technology Center to study how drones can improve rural road safety and innovation.

CNO and University of Oklahoma Partner to Research Advanced Technologies and Improve Rural Communities

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Advanced Technology Initiatives has teamed up with the University of Oklahoma to research advanced transportation technologies, resilience to severe weather events, and defense and security challenges such as the development of counter-drone systems.

Emerging Aviation Technology Center groundbreaking ceremony

Choctaw Nation Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Emerging Aviation Technology Center

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Emerging Aviation Technology Center. The state-of-the-art facility, located near Redden, Okla. will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research, development, testing, and evaluation for crewed and uncrewed aerial system technologies.

Choctaw Nation Partners with Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology for Culinary Program

In a one-of-a-kind partnership, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Division of Commerce is teaming up with Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology to offer Choctaw Casinos & Resorts food and beverage associates culinary training and college course credit beginning July 17.