About Us
About the North Dakota UAS Council
The North Dakota UAS Council (ND UAS Council) is a statewide organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry in North Dakota.
The council brings together industry leaders, businesses, government representatives, and innovators to collaborate, share knowledge, and advocate for policies that support the continued growth of the UAS ecosystem.
Our Mission
To promote and advocate for the UAS industry in North Dakota while providing ongoing opportunities for:
Networking
Industry collaboration
Knowledge sharing
Community outreach
The ND UAS Council aims to ensure that industry voices are represented while fostering innovation and growth within the unmanned systems sector.
Our Goal
To form a diverse and inclusive statewide council that allows members to:
Share industry information and best practices
Communicate the needs and objectives of the UAS industry
Advocate for the North Dakota UAS industry before the legislature and state agencies
To form a diverse and inclusive statewide council that allows members to:
Membership Benefits
Quarterly updates on the local and national UAS industry
Quarterly meetings/annual in-person meeting and networking event
Bi-annual networking event with key industry members, legislators, and government officials
Participation in crafting and influencing policy directives and messaging
Invitations to attend and speak at council-organized educational and networking events with government and industry decision-makers
Publicize company successes through council social media channels and website
Opportunities to serve on a sub committee, i.e. energy, agriculture, law enforcement, community safety, manufacturing
Membership Options
Yearly Membership
Rate Information
The ND UAS Council offers several membership levels to accommodate organizations of different sizes and roles within the industry.
Founding Member
$20,000
Initial investment into the council
Ensures a council board seat for 5 years
Recognition at networking events
After the initial investment period, membership will revert to the appropriate rate for the organization
Entrepreneurial / Startup Member
$1,000
Designed for early-stage companies
Cap at $1M investment
Corporate Member
$5,000
Commercial entities operating for profit
Not-for-Profit Organizations
$3,000
Nonprofit organizations and academic institutions
Sponsorship Opportunities
Organizations interested in sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to contact the council.
For more information, please contact:
Stacey Mesteth
