# Indiana Opens UAS Test Site

The Midwest UAS Test Site began flight-testing operations on October 29, 2026, at Terre Haute Regional Airport in Indiana, joining nine federally designated UAS test sites. The site may provide drone developers and manufacturers with a venue to test systems for commercial and national-security markets. The announcement identifies no procurement, funding amount, solicitation, or vendor selection, so it represents a potential testing resource rather than a confirmed contract opportunity.

- Drone developers and manufacturers can evaluate whether the site’s flight-testing capabilities fit their product development and validation needs.
- Procurement teams and contractors supporting commercial or national-security UAS programs may consider the site as a potential testing venue; no specific services, access process, or purchasing requirements were announced.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Defense & Military
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- State of Indiana
- U.S. Senate Commerce Committee

### Key Quotes
> With our world-class research institutions, defense assets, manufacturing capabilities, and skilled workforce, Indiana is uniquely positioned to develop and manufacture the drones of the future and help unleash American drone dominance.
> — Todd Young, U.S. Senator

### Sources
- [Young Celebrates Launch of Indiana Drone Test Site - Senator Young](https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-celebrates-launch-of-indiana-drone-test-site/) - Young Senate