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Indiana FAA Drone Test Site Plans Kinetic Tests

November 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Indiana FAA drone test site conducts kinetic tests under a civil program.
The site is partnered with the Indiana National Guard for counter-UAS testing.
Purdue University owns a Windracers ULTRA aircraft for testing.
The test site has preliminary approval for a 225-plus-mile BVLOS corridor.

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Strategic Implications

The Indiana test site's focus on kinetic and counter-UAS testing may indicate a shift in the FAA's approach to drone integration, which could have significant implications for the development of drone technology and its applications in various industries. This development suggests that the FAA may be expanding its scope to include more military and defense-related activities, which could benefit companies like Windracers and Purdue University.

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What Happened

Midwest UAS Test Site Expands Capabilities Beyond Visual Line Of Sight

The Indiana FAA drone test site has begun conducting kinetic tests under a civil program, with a focus on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights. The site, which is partnered with the Indiana National Guard, has preliminary approval for a 225-plus-mile BVLOS corridor. Purdue University owns a Windracers ULTRA aircraft, which has been used for testing and has flown in Ukraine since 2023. The test site’s capabilities and the FAA’s approach to drone integration were first reported by Unknown Source.

Source | Originally Published: November 8, 2026

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