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Experimental Test Force partners with Griffis Institute to bridge sUAS industry engagement for the warfighter

Invited attendees join a welcome brief at the Experimental Test Force on Jan. 22, 2026. In partnership with the Griffiss Institute, the Experimental Test Force and the 412th Test Wing hosted a T3 Innovation Open House event at Edwards AFB. Seven regional startup companies connected with scientists and engineers across the aerospace discipline to help facilitate the development and implementation of small, unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) technologies that benefit the warfighter at speed and scale. The partnership’s goal is to bridge gaps in industry engagement and cross-service collaboration across East Kern and Northern Los Angeles counties. (Air Force Photo by Daniel Kelley)

PHOTO BY: Daniel Kelley
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Canon EOS R3

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RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM

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4

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1/250

ISO

1600

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Experimental Test Force partners with Griffis Institute to bridge sUAS industry engagement for the warfighter

Invited attendees join a welcome brief at the Experimental Test Force on Jan. 22, 2026. In partnership with the Griffiss Institute, the Experimental Test Force and the 412th Test Wing hosted a T3 Innovation Open House event at Edwards AFB. Seven regional startup companies connected with scientists and engineers across the aerospace discipline to help facilitate the development and implementation of small, unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) technologies that benefit the warfighter at speed and scale. The partnership’s goal is to bridge gaps in industry engagement and cross-service collaboration across East Kern and Northern Los Angeles counties. (Air Force Photo by Daniel Kelley)

PHOTO BY: Daniel Kelley
VIRIN: 260122-F-OM838-1087.JPG
FULL SIZE: 4.82 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

Canon EOS R3

LENS

RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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