Join us this week on The Dawn of Autonomy as we continue our “AI and Data” month, sponsored by Victus Technologies, with James Grimsley, Executive Director of Advanced Technology Initiatives at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Grimsley has been one of the most influential voices in unmanned aviation and integrated airspace development, helping shape how state, federal and tribal stakeholders work together to advance BVLOS operations, safety frameworks and autonomous flight testing.
The Choctaw Nation has become a national model for how rural and sovereign territories can enable advanced air mobility, autonomous systems and next-generation infrastructure that connects economic development with practical public benefit. From FAA integration pilots to BVLOS research corridors, their work represents one of the most mature and operationally grounded test environments in the United States.
In this episode, Grimsley breaks down what is actually happening on the ground in Oklahoma, how AI is accelerating airspace management and regulatory readiness, and what the next phase of national BVLOS and AAM integration will require from policymakers, technology providers and communities. Tune in for a grounded, data-informed conversation with a leader helping build the real future of autonomous aviation in America.
