Event: Vigilant Aerospace’s Kendyn Webster to Present at Crowe Dunlevy’s Inaugural ALOFT Event
Vigilant Aerospace Systems will participate in Crowe Dunlevy’s inaugural Aviation Leaders in Oklahoma Flight & Technology (ALOFT) event on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the OKC Innovation district’s Innovation Hall. Kendyn Webster, director of operations at...
Event: Vigilant Aerospace to Join May 12th MITRE Cybersecurity Workshop at XPONENTIAL 2026
Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson will participate in a MITRE-sponsored cybersecurity workshop session at XPONENTIAL 2026. XPONENTIAL 2026 will take place May 11-14, 2026, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan, with exhibits scheduled for May...
Media: Vigilant Aerospace deploys airspace safety system with radars at Oklahoma Air & Space Port
Defense and Munitions has republished Vigilant Aerospace Systems’ press release announcing the deployment of the company’s FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system at the Infinity One Oklahoma Space Port in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The release describes the...
Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark Rebranded, Renamed ‘Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport’
Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark has been renamed Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport, marking a new phase for the Burns Flat facility and Oklahoma’s aerospace development strategy. The site was previously known as Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark and the Oklahoma Air...
Media: Airspace management system deployed at Oklahoma spaceport for uncrewed flight testing
Air Traffic Technology International has republished Vigilant Aerospace Systems’ press release about the deployment of the FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system at the Infinity One Spaceport in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The installation includes multiple...
Media: Multi-Sensor Airspace Management System Deployed at Oklahoma Air & Space Port
Unmanned Systems Technology recently covered Vigilant Aerospace Systems’ deployment of its FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The article reports that the installation combines long-range radar...
Video: What’s Actually Stopping Air Taxis from Taking Off
Travel Tech Podcast recently featured Kraettli L. Epperson, co-founder and CEO of Vigilant Aerospace Systems, for a wide-ranging discussion on the technologies and regulatory changes shaping the future of uncrewed aircraft operations. In the interview, Epperson...
Media: Techne Connect Podcast Features Vigilant Aerospace CEO Kraettli Epperson
In a recent episode of the Techne Connect podcast, Joe Reed spoke with Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO and co-founder Kraettli L. Epperson about his path from early internet startups to building aviation safety technology for autonomous aircraft. Epperson described a...
Upcoming Events 2026
We’re attending a range of industry events in the coming months. We’d love to catch up! To schedule time to meet, please contact us: Contact – Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc. Verticon ATL- Atlanta, Georgia March 9th-12th More Info and to register for the event:...
Media: Vigilant Aerospace Deploys Airspace Safety System with Radars at Oklahoma Air & Space Port
ATC Network has republished Vigilant Aerospace Systems’ press release about the company’s recent deployment of its FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The article reports that the installation...
Media: Vigilant Aerospace Deploys Airspace Safety System at Oklahoma Air & Space Port
The Droning Company has republished Vigilant Aerospace Systems’ press release announcing deployment of the FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The installation includes multiple long-range radars...
Media: Vigilant Aerospace installs airspace safety system at Oklahoma Air and Space Port
UAS Magazine reports that Vigilant Aerospace Systems has installed its FlightHorizon airspace safety system at the Oklahoma Air and Space Port, adding radar and surveillance capability to support flight operations at the site. The article frames the deployment as part...
Media: Vigilant Aerospace Deploys Airspace Safety System with Radars at Oklahoma Air & Space Port
Drone Expos has republished Vigilant Aerospace Systems’ press release announcing the deployment of the company’s FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The release describes the installation as part...
Media: Vigilant Aerospace Deploys Airspace Safety System with Radars at Oklahoma Air & Space Port
Global Airspace Radar has republished Vigilant Aerospace Systems’ press release announcing the deployment of the company’s FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port in western Oklahoma. The release describes the installation...
Media: Vigilant Aerospace deploys airspace management at Oklahoma Test Range
Vigilant Aerospace Systems was recently featured by C-UAS Hub for its deployment of the FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port. The article highlights the installation as part of Oklahoma’s broader effort to expand...
Media: Vigilant Aerospace Deploys Airspace Safety System With Radars At Oklahoma Air & Space Port
Autonomy Global recently republished Vigilant Aerospace’s press release on the deployment of its FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system with multiple long-range radars and transponder receivers at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The...
Media: Vigilant Aerospace Deploys FlightHorizon System at Oklahoma Air & Space Port
AirPro News recently covered Vigilant Aerospace Systems’ deployment of the FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The article describes the installation as an important addition to the site’s safety...
Announcement: Vigilant Aerospace Deploys Airspace Safety System with Radars at Oklahoma Air & Space Port
Radar detecting aircraft at Clinton-Sherman Airport, supporting FlightHorizon TEMPO’s comprehensive view of the surrounding airspace. BURNS FLAT, OK March 31st, 2026 — Vigilant Aerospace has installed a FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system with...
Media: Consortium Solution Services Group Spotlights Vigilant Aerospace Systems
CS3 EGS recently spotlighted Vigilant Aerospace Systems for our work advancing detect-and-avoid and airspace management technology for uncrewed aircraft in shared airspace. The article highlights our FlightHorizon product line, including ground-based and onboard...
Media: How Part 108 Will Redefine Aviation’s Relationship with Technology
Commercial UAV News’s Juan Plaza sat down with Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli Epperson to discuss how the FAA’s proposed Part 108 operational rule will change technology’s relationship with aviation. Plaza frames Part 108 as a shift away from legacy crewed...
Media: Oklahoma Invests in Key Safety Technology to Advance Autonomous Aviation
OKC Velocity recently covered Vigilant Aerospace System’s OCAST-funded effort to advance onboard detect-and-avoid (DAA) as a key safety enabler for routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) uncrewed flight. The article reports that the year-long project is...
Media: AirPro News Covers FlightHorizon Deployment at Oklahoma Air & Space Port
AirPro News recently covered Vigilant Aerospace’s continuing work with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) on its FlightHorizon air traffic management system at Oklahoma Air and Space Port. It covers the operational status of the...
Video: Manager of Advanced Air Mobility Outlines the Future of AAM and UAS in Oklahoma
Doug Wood, State Manager for Advanced Air Mobility, addressing an Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics commission meeting, January 21st, 2026 In a recent Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) commission meeting, Doug Wood, State Manager...
Media: Unmanned Aerospace on Vigilant Aerospace’s Civilian DAA System Project
Unmanned Airspace covered Vigilant Aerospace Systems being awarded a year-long project to advance drone safety in collaboration with the Oklahoma Center for Advancement of Science and Technology this week. The effort targets onboard “detect-and-avoid” (DAA), which...
Announcement: Vigilant Aerospace Awarded Contract to Advance Civilian Version of Onboard Detect-and-Avoid System for Uncrewed Aircraft
Oklahoma City, OK (2026) – Vigilant Aerospace Systems has been awarded a new $1M year-long project to develop a civilian version of the company’s award-winning onboard collision avoidance system for drones. The onboard “detect-and-avoid” (DAA) system...
Media: The Droning Company Spotlights Vigilant Aerospace’s Year in Review 2025
The Droning Company recently republished a selection from Vigilant Aerospace’s Year in Review 2025 to their readership. The Year in Review 2025 release summarizes key themes and milestones, and outlines several drivers shaping 2026, including integrated airspace...
Video: Executive Director of ODAA on Vigilant Aerospace Radar Infrastructure at Oklahoma Spaceport
Multiple DeTect radars provide a 2D and 3D scan of the airspace surrounding Clinton-Sherman Airport During contract amendment discussion at an Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics meeting, ODAA Executive Director Grayson Ardies outlined the strategic role...
Vigilant Aerospace Year In Review 2025
As we reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026, we are energized by the momentum across the uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) industries. The past year marked a clear inflection point as the sector continued its accelerated shift toward...
Announcement: Vigilant Aerospace to Support Advanced, High Altitude Drone Weather Data Collection Project for NOAA and Oklahoma State University
Vigilant Aerospace Systems’ FlightHorizon platform has been selected to support beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight operations for a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and...
Event: Vigilant Aerospace Leads Small Business Panel at 2025 Oklahoma Aerospace Forum
Vigilant Aerospace CEO Kraettli L. Epperson (right) moderated the Small Business Panel discussion on the valuable role small business plays in aerospace. At the 2025 Oklahoma Aerospace Forum, Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson moderated a breakout...
Video: Vigilant Aerospace Presents on Detect-and-Avoid at 2025 UAS Summit & Expo
Vigilant Aerospace CEO Kraettli Epperson speaking at UAS Summit & Expo (Courtesy: Mike Hess) Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson presented at the 2025 UAS Summit & Expo this year on airspace management, including how...
Announcement: Vigilant Aerospace Comments on FAA BVLOS Notice of Proposed Rule Making (Part 108)
The FAA’s proposed beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule marks a historic shift toward routine uncrewed aircraft operations in national airspace. The filing reflects direct FAA involvement in BVLOS policy, standards development, and operational safety systems....
Analysis: UAS Magazine Article by Vigilant Aerospace CEO on Proposed BVLOS Rules, Technology and the Path Forward
Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson contributed a guest article to UAS Magazine examining how the United States is entering a critical phase in the integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace. The article is framed around...
Guest Analysis: Echodyne and Vigilant Aerospace Building Reliable Airspace Awareness for UAS
Vigilant Aerospace Systems has been working with Echodyne since 2019 This guest article is contributed by Echodyne, a radar technology company and Vigilant Aerospace industry partner since 2019, supporting advanced UAS airspace awareness. What Does Airspace Management...
Announcement: Vigilant Aerospace Demonstrates FlightHorizon TEMPO for Military UAS Training at UND Aerospace
Vigilant Aerospace Systems demonstrated FlightHorizon TEMPO, its airspace management system, integrating with surveillance radar and other sensors in support of military drone flights during a recent demonstration at UND Aerospace’s Gorman Field. The July 16...
Video: Vigilant Aerospace on Scaling Integrated Airspace at AIAA 2025
Vigilant Aerospace CEO Kraettli L. Epperson presenting at AIAA July 22nd, 2025 Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson presented at AIAA 2025 on the development of a distributed, multi-sensor uncrewed aircraft traffic management system. The presentation,...
Presentation: Vigilant Aerospace on Real-World Use of ASTM Detect-and-Avoid Standard at XPONENTIAL 2025
Kraettli Epperson and Rob Knochenhauer presenting at XPONENTIAL May 19th, 2025 Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson made a presentation that outlined a practical, evidence-driven approach to translating industry standards into regulator-ready safety...
Announcement: Vigilant Aerospace Integrates Radar, Remote ID at Skyway Range
Vigilant Aerospace Systems has deployed an integrated airspace awareness capability at Skyway Range in Oklahoma, formerly known as Skyway36. The work combines ground-based radar, Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) In, and Remote ID data within the...
Event: Vigilant Aerospace CEO Participates in Skyward Connections: Aligning Oklahoma’s UAS Industry to Federal Opportunities Panel Discussion
Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli Epperson joined industry and state leaders on April 3 for the panel discussion “Skyward Connections: Aligning Oklahoma’s UAS Industry to Federal Opportunities” at Innovation Hall in Oklahoma City. The session was part of...
Announcement: UND Aerospace partners with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to advance UAS education, research, training
The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences(UND Aerospace) has entered a one-year partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems (Vigilant) to utilize the company’s drone safety software and airspace management system FlightHorizon. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed late last year to formalize the agreement.
Announcement: Vigilant Aerospace Demonstrates FlightHorizon for NOAA Weather Hazard Research
Vigilant Aerospace Systems demonstrated its cloud-based FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system during the NOAA NOW Flight Week Calibration Day this week. The demonstration showed how a deployable, cellular-connected system can support coordinated small...
Media: Update on Vigilant Aerospace Detect-and-Avoid Project for the Air Force Research Lab
Drone Expos interviewed Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson about the company’s work on a “detect-and-avoid” (DAA) project for a new long-endurance uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) under development for the Air Force Research Laboratory...
Presentation: Real-World Development of Detect-and-Avoid for Large UAS, AAM, and Military Vehicles at XPONENTIAL 2024
At XPONENTIAL 2024, Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson participated in a Defense Theater session examining real-world detect-and-avoid (DAA) development for large uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), advanced air mobility (AAM), and military platforms....
Event: Vigilant Aerospace Participates in Panel Discussion at the 2024 Oklahoma National Guard C-UAS Symposium
Vigilant Aerospace CEO Kraettli L. Epperson (center) speaking at the 2024 Oklahoma National Guard C-UAS Symposium panel discussion. Vigilant Aerospace CEO Kraettli L. Epperson participated in the Oklahoma National Guard Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (C-UAS)...
Vigilant Aerospace’s Zach Peterson Joins AUVSI Great Plains Board of Directors
Vigilant Aerospace Systems Director of Business Development Zach Peterson has joined the board of directors for the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International’s (AUVSI) Great Plains Chapter. AUVSI is an industry association for uncrewed systems,...
Announcement: Vigilant Aerospace Systems Joins Oklahoma Defense Industry Association
Vigilant Aerospace Systems has joined the Oklahoma Defense Industry Association (ODIA), expanding its role in Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense ecosystem and bringing its expertise in uncrewed aircraft system safety, airspace management, and detect-and-avoid (DAA)...
Event: Vigilant Aerospace CEO Speaking on IP Commercialization Panel at TRAM Summit
Vigilant Aerospace CEO Kraettli L. Epperson speaking on a breakout panel at the TRAM Summit in Tulsa Oklahoma, October 3rd, 2023. Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson participated in a breakout panel at TRAM Summit in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 3rd....
Media: Vigilant Aerospace CEO Discusses BVLOS and Detect-and-Avoid on Rethink Vertical
On July 20, 2023, Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli Epperson appeared on the Rethink Vertical podcast to discuss beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations and ‘detect-and-avoid’ (DAA) technology. Hosted by Craig Mahaney, the podcast...
Presentation: Vigilant Aerospace Presents Detect-and-Avoid Research at FAA New and Emerging Aviation Technology (NEAT) Event
Vigilant Aerospace Systems presented at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) New and Emerging Aviation Technology (NEAT) series event on June 28, 2023. The invitation reflects the FAA’s focus on integrated safety technologies that support beyond visual line of...
Presentation: Vigilant Aerospace CEO presents on Integrating Detect-and-Avoid at XPONENTIAL 2023
Kraettli Epperson presenting at the Innovation Theater at XPONENTIAL 2023 Integrating Multi-Sensor Active Detect-and-Avoid Systems with UTM for a Comprehensive Safety System Enabling UAM/AAM The future of aerospace is evolving rapidly, and with the advent of Urban Air...
Vigilant Aerospace Discusses DoD Intellectual Property Frameworks at AFWERX Industry Days
Vigilant Aerospace Systems presented on intellectual property (IP) considerations for companies working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) during AFWERX Industry Days, focusing on the policies, agreement structures, and licensing issues that shape defense...
Vigilant Aerospace’s Zach Peterson Elected as NDIA Northern Tier Chapter Vice President
Zach Peterson, Business Development Director for Vigilant Aerospace Systems Vigilant Aerospace Systems Director of Business Development Zach Peterson has been selected as Vice President of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Northern Tier Chapter. The...
Video: Vigilant Aerospace CEO Presents on Developing Multi-Sensor UAS DAA system at 2021 Business of Automated Mobility Virtual Forum
Kraettli L. Epperson, CEO of Vigilant Aerospace Systems, presented a technical overview of “detect-and-avoid” (DAA) development and testing. His focus was real-world performance evidence for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft operations. The...
Presentation: Vigilant Aerospace CEO Shares Real-World Detect-and-Avoid Testing Insights at the Business of Automated Mobility Forum
Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson recently presented at the 2021 Business of Automated Mobility (BAM) Forum, a virtual event co-hosted by SAE International and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) on June 23...
Presentation: Vigilant Aerospace CEO Participates in Virtual Panel Discussion at XPONENTIAL 2021
At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021, Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson participated in a virtual panel titled “New Technologies, Standards and Developments in the Delivery of Viable Detect-and-Avoid Systems for BVLOS Commercial UAS.” The session focused on what...
Vigilant Aerospace CEO Kraettli L. Epperson Moderates Detect-and-Avoid Panel At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021
At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021, Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson moderated an industry panel focused on detect-and-avoid systems for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) commercial uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The session examined why detect-and-avoid...
Announcement: Launch of Radar Testing Program with ACUASI in Fairbanks
Vigilant Aerospace Systems has formally launched a radar testing program at the Alaska UAS Test Site. The program is conducted in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI). The...
Vigilant Aerospace Demonstrates GroundAware GA9120 Long-Range Radar at Casselton Airport
Vigilant Aerospace Systems was in North Dakota this week testing their GroundAware GA9120 Long-Range Radar at Casselton Airport. with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS). The field work included collaboration with NPUASTS Executive Director Nick Flom, Chris...
Vigilant Aerospace Partners with Oklahoma State University in NASA Research Project on Weather Hazards and Drone Safety
Vigilant Aerospace Systems and Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) research team were selected by NASA for a new project to use real-time weather forecasting to improve flight safety for unmanned aircraft. The four-year research project will use Vigilant Aerospace’s...
Vigilant Aerospace Systems and Oklahoma State University Awarded OCAST Grant for Radar Integration in FlightHorizon
Vigilant Aerospace Systems and the Unmanned Systems Research Institute (USRI) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) have been awarded a state research and development grant to support the integration of radar into Vigilant Aerospace’s detect-and-avoid and airspace...
Event: Vigilant Aerospace Attends 2018 UAS Tech Forum
Vigilant Aerospace Systems recently sponsored and attended the UAS Tech Forum in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the annual event hosted by the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Cluster Initiative of Oklahoma and Kansas. The forum brings together industry, research, education,...