Senator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana | Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana | Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has expressed support for Indiana Governor Mike Braun’s executive order establishing a new state task force focused on drone technology. The order, developed in collaboration between the governor and Senator Young, aims to position Indiana as a leader in the federal effort to advance American drone capabilities.
Senator Young, who serves on the Senate Commerce Committee and works on drone policy at the federal level, said, “Drones are increasingly critical to our economy and national security, and as a leading manufacturing state, Indiana is positioned to help unleash American drone dominance. Over the past several months, my team has worked hand in hand with Governor Braun’s team on developing this executive order. Governor Braun has been a great partner on this issue, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Governor and Hoosier stakeholders to support the President’s executive order and empower the U.S. drone industry.”
Governor Braun commented on Indiana's role: “Indiana has always stepped up to use our skills and labor to support America’s defense. Indiana’s advanced manufacturing capacity and our concentration of defense and research assets make us uniquely suited to lead in America’s pursuit of drone dominance, and this new Task Force will position Indiana as a national asset and drive innovation in this important sector.”
The executive order creates the Indiana Initiative for Drone Dominance Task Force. This group will develop a strategic plan leveraging resources such as advanced manufacturing industries, expertise from NSWC Crane, restricted airspace at facilities like Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, strong policy frameworks, and university programs that promote research and development in drones.
The task force will coordinate efforts among government agencies, academic institutions, and private industry. Its work supports recent presidential orders aimed at boosting U.S. leadership in drone technology and enhancing airspace security.
Industry forecasts suggest that drones are poised for significant growth within aviation. The North American market for drones is projected to reach $59 billion by 2030.
For more information about Executive Order 25-73 establishing the task force, visit HERE.
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