FAST Flight, Analysis, & System Test RANGE

A Division of Northwest UAV | Part of the Pan-Pacific UAS Test Range Complex

Finally, a one-stop-shop for those deploying UAVs professionally. From design to development to testing to manufacturing to finally flying — Northwest UAV has the team, well-vetted suppliers, and space to help you achieve your unmanned systems goal. Now, with the ability to fly at their FAST UAV Test Range just 12 miles south of their headquarters, Northwest UAV offers everything you need to get your UAV flying, FAST. When reliability is key, you need Northwest UAV.

About FAST Range & Northwest UAV Capabilities

From our Flight, Analysis, & System Test Range to our one-stop UAV shop — Discover how our team helps you succeed!

For private testing, an authentic flying experience and direct access to NWUAV’s one-stop UAV shop — The Flight, Analysis, and System Test (FAST) Range is the Oregon test site you’ve been searching for! With a COA granted to Northwest UAV through the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the FAST Range began operation in September 2019. Conveniently located about an hour south of Portland and less than 15 minutes from NWUAV’s main campus, the FAST Range is an ideal testing site for state and local law enforcement flight training, current and new NWUAV customers, as well as newly registered UAV platforms ready for testing.

Distinctively, the FAST Range isn’t a standalone entity, as it has the Northwest UAV campus close by, offering customers UAV design, build and testing capabilities. With an on-sight dedicated machine shop, 3D printing operation, aero / mechanical / electrical engineering services, wire harness production, technical writers, an AS9100 production facility, and both ground and flight testing — Northwest UAV offers customers a one-stop-shop for their UAVs and components. The main campus also includes up to 15,000 sq/ft of professional and production/warehouse space solely dedicated to customer use.

Ready to fly or looking for more information? Contact David Jackson, Facility Security Officer by email or CLICK TO CALL (+1 503.434.6845 x185) for more information. David Jackson organizes all air traffic management, field operations and other FAST Range onsite requirements.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAS/RPAS Flight Testing
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAS/RPAS Flight Testing

Our Values

MISSION: The Northwest UAV Flight, Analysis, & System Test Range is dedicated to offering unmanned aerial vehicles an authentic, private, carefully managed flight test range in FAA certified airspace under the Pan-Pacific UAS Complex in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

VISION: To make Northwest UAV a one-stop UAV shop for professionals employing unmanned aircraft, by offering all aspects of design, manufacturing, and ground and flight testing of UAVs in one place, through one company.


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Full-Service UAS Facility

Your One-Stop-Shop for UAS Design, Development, Maintenance, and Testing

Engineering Design & Development

Mechanical, electrical, aerospace, and physics. Our versatile team of highly trained and skilled unmanned system engineers are here to help you.

Complete Manufacturing Facility

UAV engines and comonents built to your specifications, for your purpose, with our expertise and superior equipment. COTS, custom and build-to-print.

Electrical & Wire Harness Shop

From building to testing to repair Northwest UAV electrical and wire harness shop has the skill and experience for your unmanned system requirements.



Engine & Endurance Testing

Utilizing engine run-in stations and dynos, Northwest UAV's on-site engine testing allows you to test your propulsion system before it ever takes flight.

On-Site Certified Pilots

We've got you covered with FAA CFR part 107 Certified Pilots available from Northwest UAV. We know the regulations, operations, and procedures for safe flghts.

AS9100 | ISO9001 DCAA Compliant

You can be confident that Northwest UAV has the data reporting and continuous improvement processes for you – from training through system delivery. NWUAV is AS9100 compliant for engine design, production, and repair.

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Range UAS Testing & Northwest UAV Engines 

FAST Range First Flight

Tim Klein Engineering

The FAST Range inaugural flight was performed Wednesday, September 4, 2019 by Tim Klein of Klein Engineering, who flew a DJI Phantom Drone for the day.

FAST Range First Flight Crew

David Jackson FAST Safety Officer  

“We’re excited to offer the opportunity to legally fly drones just minutes from our main campus,” said David Jackson (a licensed private and unmanned vehicle pilot).

FAST Range First Flight Attendees

Witnesses for the First UAS Flight at FAST Range 

Among the attendees for the first flight were Terry Wilmeth and Rich Davis (FAA), and  University of Alaska Fairbanks representatives Jimmy Parrish, Tom Elmer and Nick Adkins.   


advice to fly by

“Our customers are able to integrate payloads, cameras, engines, autopilots, transponders and servos right into their new or existing aircraft and then test fly at our FAA UAS Test Range.”
— Chris Harris

“The remote location of the FAST Range is perfect for MIL-STD-1474 Level II Aural Non-Detectability sound testing.”
— Chris Pellegrino

“We know how difficult it is to bring all these services together, which is why we have worked so hard to create this incubator for the UAS industry.”
— Heather Sorenson

“Testing in our own facilities allows us to confidently say you can fly even the most difficult missions and expensive payloads at the highest altitudes and in the broadest weather conditions.”
— Jeff Ratcliffe

“With this inaugural flight we demonstrated our commitment to safety, as well as the untapped potential of a UAV Range in the Willamette Valley.”
— David Jackson

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FAST Range & Northwest UAV Your One-Stop-Shop

Choose a solution that works for you.

FAST Range

FAA/COA UAS Test Range

Flights Up To 5,000 ft

5-Nautical Mile Radius

Part 107 Pilots

Part 107 Training Classes

Custom Scenario-Based Training

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Northwest UAV

1 Hour from Portland Airport

Office, Shop & Warehouse Space

15,000 sq/ft Space Available

RV Parking & Hookup

Engine Test Cells

AS9100 | ISO9001 Certified

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Mechanical Engineers

Electrical Engineers

Aerospace Engineers

Machine Shop

3D (SLS) Rapid Prototypes

Electrical Harness Manufacturing

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