Vigilant Aerospace Systems CEO Kraettli L. Epperson has joined the Emerging Aviation Technology Subcommittee of the Governor’s Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Council, adding the company’s experience in uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) safety, “detect-and-avoid” (DAA), and airspace integration to the state’s advanced aviation planning efforts.
The subcommittee is part of a broader Oklahoma effort to evaluate how the state should prepare for the next phase of aviation. Its stated goal is to help determine where Oklahoma should focus future planning, including leadership opportunities, infrastructure and workforce priorities, regulatory issues, and successful integration of UAS and AAM into the national airspace.
That mission aligns closely with Vigilant Aerospace’s work. Through its FlightHorizon product line, Vigilant Aerospace develops systems for aircraft detection, tracking, alerting, and traffic awareness that support safe uncrewed flight in shared airspace. Epperson’s appointment brings that practical perspective to a state forum focused on how emerging aviation technologies move from concept to routine use.
The appointment also reflects Oklahoma’s continued effort to build a leadership position in advanced aviation. Oklahoma is a leading environment for drone commerce, supported by major statewide and regional investments intended to support future UAS and AAM growth.
About the Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Council
The Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Council was created to provide recommendations on policy and regulatory issues related to advanced mobility technologies in the state. Its work supports Oklahoma’s planning for emerging transportation systems, including uncrewed aircraft and advanced aviation.
About the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics is the state agency responsible for supporting, promoting, and advocating for Oklahoma’s aviation and aerospace sector. The department also houses the state’s UAS program office and supports initiatives related to advanced air mobility, aerospace workforce development, and aviation infrastructure.
Vigilant Aerospace is the leading developer of multi-sensor detect-and-avoid and airspace management software for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drones). The company’s product, FlightHorizon, is based on two NASA patents and uses data from multiple sources to display a real-time picture of the air traffic around a UAS and to provide automatic avoidance maneuvers to prevent collisions. The software is designed to meet industry technical standards, to provide automatic safety and to allow UAS to safely fly beyond the sight of the pilot. The software has won multiple industry awards and the company has had contracts and users at NASA, the FAA, the U.S. Department of Defense and with a variety of drone development programs. Visit our website at www.VigilantAerospace.com