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UTA MAVRC Grand Opening
UTA MAVRC Grand Opening
The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute NETWORKING EVENT
Tue, September 16, 2025 @ 08:30 AM — 11:00 AM (CDT)
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THIS EVENT IS 100% FREE!

The Maverick Autonomous Vehicle Research Center (MAVRC) is opening its doors, and you're invited for a firsthand look at the MAVRC’s research, industry applications, and the future of aerial autonomy. As part of the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), the MAVRC focuses on research, development, and testing of drones for real-world applications. The Center provides critical support for organizations deploying drones in complex environments and enables safer, more efficient, and scalable solutions. The Center provides critical support for organizations deploying drones in complex environments and enables safer, more efficient, and scalable solutions.


Start the day networking at the UTA Research Institute (UTARI) before experiencing the MAVRC’s drone demonstrations across the street.

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed for professionals and students involved in:

  • Drone delivery and logistics
  • Infrastructure inspection and maintenance
  • Search and rescue operations
  • Law enforcement and security
  • Agriculture and environmental monitoring
  • Drone-based inventory and warehouse automation
  • Aerospace research and manufacturing


What to Expect

  • Networking and Industry Connections – Meet and greet with researchers, technology developers, and industry professionals.
  • Live Drone Demonstrations – Experience MAVRC’s drone capabilities in action during a live flight demo within the netted facility showcasing autonomous navigation.
  • Facility Tour: Explore the MAVRC infrastructure, including the netted testing area and control center, to understand its role in testing of advanced autonomous air vehicles while meeting all FAA regulations.
  • Research and Innovation Discussions – Explore how MAVRC is helping to develop new technologies to enhance drone performance and expand operational possibilities.


Agenda

8:30 - 9:00 am: Check In / Refreshments

9:00 - 9:30 am: Welcome and Presentations

  • Jennifer Cowley, UTA President: the impact of UTA throughout Fort Worth
  • Ernest Huffman, NCTCOG Airport Planning and Education Program Manager: the impact of Advanced Air Mobility in the North Texas region

9:30 - 10:00 am: Networking and Connecting with other UTA UAS Resources

10:00 - 11:00 am: Drone demos at the MAVRC


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Event Date
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16
TUESDAY
8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI)
7300 Jack Newell Blvd. S.
Ft. Worth, TX  USA
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Jennifer Cowley, Ph.D.
President, The University of Texas at Arlington
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Ernest Huffman
Airport Planning and Education Program Manage, North CentralTexas Council of Governments
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