Michigan playing catch-up on drone race, but manufacturing past should help

Michigan is spending more than $42 million on drone development as the market for unmanned aerial systems grows nationwide.

By: Blace Carpenter

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 1,009

Last Updated: 8 hours, 43 minutes ago

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Michigan is spending over $42 million on drone development
Organizations in both the public and private sectors are testing how to incorporate drones into operations
Other states, like Ohio and Indiana, are also beginning to invest in drone technology

Michigan is playing catch-up in the national race to secure a share of the multi-billion-dollar US drone industry, but backers say the state’s manufacturing and engineering heritage may help it close the gap.

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