Expanding Drone-testing Capabilities

UTA has expanded its research and innovation capabilities with the opening this fall of a state-of-the-art outdoor netted drone facility at the UTA Research Institute. The Maverick Autonomous Vehicle Research Center (MAVRC) is equipped with lighting, an advanced suite of cameras and other sensors, and an adjacent control/education building.

The facility is important for research in part because it will allow for testing in all weather conditions, which is necessary for Federal Aviation Administration compliance.

“Unmanned vehicles have phenomenal capabilities, but we must also consider how they talk to each other to avoid collisions and perform collaborative tasks,” says electrical engineering Professor Yan Wan. “This facility will allow us to safely test and experiment with unmanned vehicles as our society speeds up its use of these technical marvels.” ₪