Jacob speaks at US Capitol about drone research

Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Jamey Jacob testified at the Capitol before the United States House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on March 23 in Washington, D.C., highlighting the need for continued investment in drone research for the benefit of national defense, technology development and the public good.

The meeting served as the legislative hearing for The National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Frank Lucas from Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District that aims to provide for a coordinated federal initiative to accelerate civilian unmanned aircraft systems along with advanced air mobility research and development to strengthen economic and national security.

In addition to her extensive work as a graduate faculty member and researcher, Jones has served as OSU Faculty Council chair, Academic Standards and Policy Committee chair, Oklahoma Fire Council Chair, and as a member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Faculty Advisory Council, among many others. She also has served as an advisor for several student organizations, academic advisor for biosystems students and a Student Integrity Facilitator. She has served on various university committees, as well, including the Grade Appeals Committee, Student Conduct Committee, Late Drop Committee, Tuition Appeals Board, Graduation Speaker Committee and the Reinstatement Committee. She and her dog, Otis, have been proud members of Pete’s Pet Posse since 2017.

Jones has extensive experience in industry, as well, having served as president of CL Jones Consulting since 2012 and having authored 170 publications and numerous industry e-zine articles.

As executive director of the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE), director of the Counter-UAS Center of Excellence and professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at OSU, as well as president of the Unmanned Systems Alliance of Oklahoma, a chapter of Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Jacob continues to be a thought leader in unmanned drone technology, an industry with major implications for national defense, emergency response and commercial enterprise.

See Jacob’s full written statement to the committee below and follow this link to see the full hearing: okla.st/ jacobcapitol