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The Thunderbird Drone Festival returns to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK for two exciting days celebrating aerial storytelling, cutting-edge drone technology, and the future workforce driving the unmanned aircraft industry. Whether you're a filmmaker, photographer, drone pilot, student, industry professional, or simply passionate about aviation and innovation, this is an event you won't want to miss. The 2026 Thunderbird Drone Festival promises to be our biggest event yet, bringing together creators, innovators, educators, and industry leaders to celebrate the people and technologies shaping the future of flight. Stay tuned for exciting announcements about film submissions, speakers, exhibitors, competitions, and special events coming soon!