Ambitious talents,
for bold ideas.

Creating a culture where ideas flow freely and innovation thrives.

Our story
matters.

At OAVAO, we like solving hard problems.

What started as a group of Iowa State students building and testing ideas has grown into a team of graduates focused on developing custom autonomous systems. We work with organizations that need more than an off-the-shelf solution, helping them design, prototype, test, and deploy technology built for their specific mission.

Every project is different, and that's exactly what keeps it interesting.

Proven & effective process.
That delivers results.

Proven & effective process.
That delivers results.

We dive deep into your goals, audience, and challenges to craft a strategy that drives clear direction and impact.

We dive deep into your goals, audience, and challenges to craft a strategy that drives clear direction and impact.

01

Discovery & Strategy

We uncover your goals, audience, and challenges to build a clear roadmap for success.

02

Design & Prototyping

Transforming insights into bold, user-focused designs that connect and convert.

03

Development & Launch

From pixel to code, we craft high-performing websites and launch them flawlessly.

04

Optimization & Scale

We monitor, refine, and enhance to ensure continuous growth and lasting impact.

Meet our
amazing team.

Great things in business are never done by one person. They are done by a team of people - Steve jobs.

Great things in business are never done by one person. They are done by a team of people - Steve jobs.

Benjamin Adams
Managing Partner
William Geren
Designer & Systems
Layden Denning
Hardware & Integration
Jerome Jacobs
Flight systems

Why work with us?

Find out why OAVAO Is Your Smartest Choice for Project Success.

OAVAO Technologies

Mission-specific systems built for your exact operation

Faster development cycles, from concept to deployment

No need for an internal robotics team

Seamless hardware, software, and payload integration

Built for real-world performance, not lab conditions

Scalable systems that grow with your needs

Other Agency

Generic drones not designed for your use case

Limited customization and integration options

Internal builds require time, talent, and high cost

Slow development timelines and testing cycles

Systems often fail in real-world conditions

Difficult to scale or adapt over time

Other Agency

Generic drones not designed for your use case

Limited customization and integration options

Internal builds require time, talent, and high cost

Slow development timelines and testing cycles

Systems often fail in real-world conditions

Difficult to scale or adapt over time

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Join Our Team.

Got a question?
We've got answers.

What does OAVAO do?

Who do you work with?

We work with companies, research organizations, industrial operators, and teams that need drones tailored to a specific mission, workflow, or environment.

Why not just buy a commercial drone?

Can you help if we only have an idea?

What services do you offer?

How long does a project take?

Do you build prototypes?

Do you offer support after deployment?

Still have questions?