Pendleton, Oregon – August 25, 2024 – Phenix Solutions extends our sincere thanks to Senator Ron Wyden for taking time to visit with the Oregon UAS Accelerator Program and to participate with Phenix in our flight-testing operations of the Ultra 2XL UAS aircraft in Pendleton, Oregon.  Phenix showcased the tremendous heavy lift capabilities of the Ultra 2XL and the technologies being advanced that have a direct application to wildland firefighting, agricultural spray, and other wide ranging defense use cases, as well.

During the visit, Senator Wyden had the opportunity to witness the groundbreaking work Phenix Solutions is undertaking with the flight test activities for the Ultra 2XL. The collaboration with the Oregon UAS Accelerator and the Pendleton UAS Test Range has been instrumental in support of our current test activities.   As we look to the future, these programs are vital assets that enable us to advance, refine, and further innovate our technologies.

President and CEO of Phenix Solutions, Brian Riese, commented,

“Phenix Solutions is grateful for the opportunity to participate in the UAS Accelerator Program with our fellow technology innovators in the cohort. We appreciate Senator Wyden’s longstanding support for the UAS Industry.   His insights and encouragement for the work we are doing help us to continue to push the boundaries of innovation that contributes to the growth of the UAS Industry here in Oregon.”

Sen. Wyden has been a long time champion of the UAS industry.  Thru his leadership, the Oregon UAS Accelerator Program and the Pendleton UAS Test Range have become critical resources that help to the spark, promote, and sustain unique technology innovators in Eastern Oregon.