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Senator John Hoeven and Grand Sky’s Thomas Swoyer Jr. at the UAS Summit & Expo in Grand Forks

Scott Hennen broadcasts live from the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a premier drone technology event held annually for 20 years. U.S. Senator John Hoeven joins first to reflect on the expo’s beginnings during his time as governor and explain how it has grown into a national showcase for unmanned aviation. Then Scott sits down with Thomas Swoyer Jr., founder and president of Grand Sky, to explain what Grand Sky is and how its work is advancing drone innovation, aerospace development, and economic growth in North Dakota’s thriving unmanned aircraft industry.

UAS Summit and Expo
unmanned aerial systems
drone technology
Grand Forks North Dakota
Senator John Hoeven
Grand Sky
Thomas Swoyer Jr.
unmanned aircraft industry
aerospace innovation
Scott Hennen

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