Custom engineering
for hard problems.

An Iowa-based team building autonomous systems, prototypes, and technology that moves from concept to field use.

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 custom engineering and drone R&D team. We develop autonomous systems, UAV prototypes, flight software, and field-ready technology for agriculture, research, inspection, and specialized commercial missions.

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

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.

Discovery & Strategy

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

Design & Prototyping

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

Development & Launch

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

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.

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?

Custom engineering
for hard problems.

Our story
matters.

Proven & effective process.
That delivers results.