AERPAW was featured at NI Connect 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas, highlighting its role as a national research platform advancing wireless innovation and autonomous aerial systems. Representing AERPAW, NC State University Ph.D. candidate Mushfiqur Rahman presented the platform’s capabilities and…
This month, researchers demonstrated significant progress in autonomous UAV network resilience through experiments conducted on the AERPAW testbed, part of the PAWR (Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research) program supported by the National Science Foundation. As non-terrestrial networks continue to emerge…
AERPAW was at the Defense Industrial Supply Chain (DISC) Summit on March 18–19 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where it showcased its aerial experimentation platform and capabilities for advanced wireless and drone research. The presentation highlighted AERPAW’s integrated digital twin…
In February, the AERPAW team engaged with the broader advanced mobility and defense innovation community through participation in two major events across North Carolina. These events provided opportunities to highlight AERPAW’s research platform, connect with industry and government partners, and…
AERPAW Completes First Four-UAV Live Experiment in the Testbed AERPAW successfully conducted its first live four-UAV coordinated flight experiment in the AERPAW testbed, marking an important milestone in multi-drone autonomous research. The experiment was designed and implemented by Baisakhi C.,…
In December, the AERPAW team wrapped up its participation in the O-RAN Global PlugFest Fall 2025, a rewarding and challenging experience that ran from August through November. The PlugFest brought together operators, OTICs, and industry partners from around the world…