# DCMA Tests Bird-Mimicking UAS at Edwards AFB

At the September 14–18 “Game of Drones” event at Edwards Air Force Base in California, Ornadyne demonstrated its O1 bird-mimicking unmanned aircraft system at a Defense Contract Management Agency-sponsored test event. Participating sensors reportedly misclassified the aircraft as a bird. The event provides UAS and counter-UAS firms with a venue for testing and warfighter feedback, but the announcement identifies no solicitation, contract award, funding, or procurement contact.

- The demonstration highlights a detection challenge relevant to organizations evaluating counter-UAS sensors and systems.
- UAS and counter-UAS firms can use the event’s test and feedback function to assess system performance with warfighter input.
- No specific acquisition action or open contracting opportunity is announced; the signal supports market awareness rather than a bid or proposal response.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
- United States Air Force 412th Test Wing (412th Test Wing)

### Vendors
- Ornadyne (Demonstrator)

### Sources
- [
	Bird-mimicking drone passes detection test > Defense Contract Management Agency > DCMA News
](https://www.dcma.mil/News/Article/4615524/bird-mimicking-drone-passes-detection-test/) - DCMA