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Ondas opens Midwest drone hub in Ohio to train military operators
Ondas has unveiled a comprehensive training and testing hub in Springfield, Ohio, aimed at enhancing military drone operations. The facility will offer a complete array of operational training features, benefiting from its strategic proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Ondas Sentinel’s new campus is expected to accelerate training while providing military customers an opportunity to engage closely with their long-endurance UAV technology.
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Published 22 Aug 2026, 10:25 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Located in Springfield, Ohio, near key military bases
- Focus on long-endurance drone operations and training
- Integration of live flight, simulation, and mission planning
- Supports Ondas’ ULTRA drone and Stratollite platform
- Facility backed by support from local and regional organizations
Interesting facts
- The site includes training and evaluation for future military applications.
- ULTRA was developed with initial funding from the Air Force Research Laboratory.
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