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ABOUT US

Built by curious minds. Driven by flight.

OAVAO started in Ames, Iowa with a small group of college students who were obsessed with how things fly, how systems talk to each other, and how much better drones could be if software, hardware, and autonomy were built together from day one.

[ HOW IT WORKS ]

Our journey from ideas to airborne systems

We didn’t start with a roadmap or a polished pitch deck. We started by building, breaking things, and learning fast.


Today, OAVAO focuses on designing drone platforms where software, product design, engineering, and autonomy are developed together. The result is systems that are smarter, more reliable, and ready for real environments — not just demos.

We didn’t start with a roadmap or a polished pitch deck. We started by building, breaking things, and learning fast.


Today, OAVAO focuses on designing drone platforms where software, product design, engineering, and autonomy are developed together. The result is systems that are smarter, more reliable, and ready for real environments — not just demos.

01.

Built Together

We design software, hardware, and autonomy as one system, not separate parts.

02.

Tested in Reality

If it doesn’t work outside, it doesn’t ship.

03.

Curious by Default

We ask questions, challenge assumptions, and keep learning.

04.

Small Team, High Standards

Fewer people, more responsibility, better work.

[ PEOPLE ]

Meet The Team

Our team brings together creativity, innovation, and experience

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Benjamin Adams

Benjamin Adams

CEO

Ben leads the business and operations side of the company, shaping strategy while keeping projects moving from idea to execution. With an aerospace engineering background, he bridges technical feasibility with real-world business decisions.

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Benjamin Adams

CEO

Ben leads the business and operations side of the company, shaping strategy while keeping projects moving from idea to execution. With an aerospace engineering background, he bridges technical feasibility with real-world business decisions.

William Geren

William Geren

Product Designer

Will works closely with the engineering team on drone development, helping shape the frame, form, and overall product direction. He also leads UX across the business, bringing a design-driven, forward-looking perspective to both the hardware and the broader user experience.

William Geren

Product Designer

Will works closely with the engineering team on drone development, helping shape the frame, form, and overall product direction. He also leads UX across the business, bringing a design-driven, forward-looking perspective to both the hardware and the broader user experience.

Layden Denning

Layden Denning

Aerospace Engineer

Layden specializes in CAD modeling, simulations, and structural design, turning concepts into precise, testable systems. His work ensures the drones are not only innovative, but engineered to perform reliably in real conditions.

Layden Denning

Aerospace Engineer

Layden specializes in CAD modeling, simulations, and structural design, turning concepts into precise, testable systems. His work ensures the drones are not only innovative, but engineered to perform reliably in real conditions.

Jerome Jacobs

Jerome Jacobs

Aerospace Engineer

Jerome focuses on systems development and testing, supporting the team across flight performance, integration, and iteration. As a newer member of the team, he brings fresh perspective while helping push designs toward real-world readiness.

Jerome Jacobs

Aerospace Engineer

Jerome focuses on systems development and testing, supporting the team across flight performance, integration, and iteration. As a newer member of the team, he brings fresh perspective while helping push designs toward real-world readiness.

Why Choose Us

[ WHY US ]

Hardware-First Development


Hardware-First Development


We design drones starting with the physical system — components, constraints, and real-world conditions.

Built Through Iteration


Built Through Iteration


We refine our systems through prototyping, testing, and continuous improvement.

Drone Systems. Built to Fly.

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Drone Systems. Built to Fly.

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