Oregon UAS Accelerator Celebrates Resounding Success of Inaugural Pendleton Investor Round-Up

PENDLETON, OR - September 12, 2024 - The Oregon UAS Accelerator proudly announces the triumphant conclusion of its first-ever Pendleton Investor Round-Up, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of unmanned aerial and robotics systems innovation in Oregon.

The event, held on September 10, 2024, showcased seven cutting-edge startups from the accelerator's inaugural cohort. These companies presented their groundbreaking technologies to a distinguished audience of investors, industry leaders, and strategic partners.

United States Senator Ron Wyden opened the event with inspiring remarks, stating, "This is an exciting moment as we gather to highlight 7 innovative start-ups that are not just accelerating but reshaping the future of unmanned aerial and robotics systems right here in the state of Oregon."

The following startups took center stage during the event:

● Advanced Drone LLC: Specializing in agricultural UAS operations for herbicide application.
● Aerial Industries Ltd Singapore: Developing scalable autonomous UAS for agriculture and delivery.
● Cyphra Autonomy: Pioneering voice control solutions for autonomous vehicles.
● Phenix Solutions, Inc.: Veteran-owned company focused on heavy-lift UAS for cargo transport and firefighting.
● Rangair LLC: Innovating airborne broadband solutions for public safety.
● Zing Drone Solutions (People’s Choice Award Winner): Manufactures the Z-SCAN system, enhancing drone safety by providing real-time identification of drones and operators
● Zepher Flight Labs (Judge’s Overall Winner): Pioneering scalable, modular, and reliable autonomous UAS platforms designed for large-scale operations.

Joseph Wyno, Executive Director of the Oregon UAS Accelerator, expressed his enthusiasm about the event's success: "Wow! What an event. The success of this event marks the beginning of the most impactful investor event in Eastern Oregon. See you same time, same place next year. If you are an investor and interested in attending next year, please let me know and we will make this happen. Let'er Buck!"

In addition to showcasing the innovative solutions from all participating startups, the event also recognized outstanding achievements with the presentation of the Judges' Award and the People's Choice Award. Congratulations to the winners for their exceptional pitches and contributions to the UAS community!

The Oregon UAS Accelerator extends its gratitude to all investors and strategic partners who participated in this landmark event, including:

● Business Oregon & Oregon Lottery
● Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
● Pendleton UAS Test Range
● FlightHouse Engineering
● INFINETIX Corp
● Sigma Design
● Autodesk
● Clarify Consulting LLC

Their presence and engagement underscore the growing interest and opportunities in the UAS sector in Oregon.
For more information about the Oregon UAS Accelerator and future events, please visit www.oregonuas.org.

About Oregon UAS Accelerator:
The Oregon UAS Accelerator is a leading program supporting the growth of unmanned aerial systems startups. Through its comprehensive accelerator, grant funding, access to world-class testing facilities, and mentorship, the program provides startups with the tools to rapidly advance their innovative solutions.

Contact:
Joseph Wyno
Executive Director, Oregon UAS Accelerator
joseph@oregonuas.org
503-803-8304

This release was published on openPR.