Lumenier Invited to Drone Dominance Program Phase II Qualifier at Camp Grayling
June 8, 2026
CAMP GRAYLING, MI — June 2026 — Lumenier has been invited to participate in the Drone Dominance Program’s Phase II Qualifier Event at Camp Grayling, Michigan, marking an important step in the company’s continued expansion into tactical unmanned aerial systems for defense applications.
The Drone Dominance Program is a Department of War initiative designed to accelerate the evaluation, production, and fielding of small unmanned aerial systems for U.S. warfighters. Structured as a multi-phase acquisition effort, the program is intended to move beyond traditional paper-based procurement and evaluate systems through practical, mission-relevant performance events.
Lumenier was publicly named among the organizations invited to the Phase II Qualifier, appearing as ADS + LUMENIER in the official Drone Dominance Program announcement. ADS, a leading provider of drone solutions to the DoW, has worked alongside Lumenier to advance unmanned capabilities for defense applications.
The invitation places Lumenier alongside a competitive field of established defense companies, emerging drone manufacturers, and unmanned systems innovators selected to demonstrate their capabilities in one of the Department’s most closely watched sUAS initiatives.
A Significant Step in a Competitive Program
The Phase II Qualifier is designed to identify viable systems for continued evaluation within the Drone Dominance Program’s broader acquisition pathway. Hosted at Camp Grayling, the event brings selected vendors into a realistic testing environment where systems can be assessed against operationally relevant requirements.
For Lumenier, the invitation is meaningful regardless of the final outcome. Being selected to participate reflects the company’s growing relevance in a sector where speed, scalability, supply chain security, and field-ready design are increasingly important.
Lumenier’s work in FPV and tactical UAS development is rooted in practical engineering, modular design, and a long history of building platforms for demanding users. As the defense market continues shifting toward smaller, more adaptable unmanned systems, the company is focused on delivering platforms that can be maintained, repaired, and iterated quickly in response to real operator feedback.
“This invitation is an important milestone for Lumenier,” said Chad Daring, Vice President of Business Development at Lumenier. “The Drone Dominance Program is pushing industry to move quickly, prove capability, and think seriously about scale. We’re honored to be included in the Phase II Qualifier and to continue showing how our platforms can support the evolving needs of the warfighter.”
Supporting the Shift Toward Scalable UAS Capability
The Drone Dominance Program reflects a broader change in how the U.S. military is approaching unmanned systems. Rather than treating small drones as niche or experimental tools, the program is focused on identifying systems that can be produced, delivered, and adapted at meaningful scale.
That shift aligns closely with Lumenier’s approach to tactical UAS development. The company’s platforms are designed with emphasis on serviceability, modularity, and practical deployment considerations. In environments where unmanned systems must be rapidly repaired, reconfigured, or replaced, those design priorities become central to long-term operational value.
The program’s focus on secure and resilient supply chains also reinforces an area of growing importance across the U.S. drone industry. As government customers continue prioritizing trusted components and reduced dependence on foreign-controlled supply chains, Lumenier remains focused on building systems that align with current and future compliance expectations.
Built for Iteration, Feedback, and Field Use
One of the defining features of the Drone Dominance Program is its emphasis on real-world evaluation. The qualifier process is not simply about technical specifications on paper. It is about how systems perform, how easily they can be supported, and how effectively they can respond to the needs of users in the field.
That approach reflects the environment Lumenier is building for. Tactical FPV systems must be more than fast or capable in isolation. They need to be understandable to operators, repairable by teams in the field, adaptable to changing requirements, and supported by a company that can respond quickly as those requirements evolve.
Lumenier’s participation in the Phase II Qualifier gives the company an opportunity to continue gathering feedback, refining its systems, and contributing to the wider push for American drone capability at scale.
Looking Ahead
As the Drone Dominance Program continues through its multi-phase process, Lumenier will remain focused on disciplined execution, platform refinement, and direct alignment with operational needs.
The company’s ongoing development priorities include:
- Deployable FPV systems designed for field use
- Modular architecture that supports rapid adaptation
- Repairable platforms built to reduce downtime
- Secure supply chain alignment for government customers
- Continued engagement with defense users and program stakeholders
Being invited to the Drone Dominance Phase II Qualifier is not the end of the process. It is a marker of progress, a chance to compete, and an opportunity to demonstrate that Lumenier belongs in the conversation as the U.S. defense community accelerates its investment in tactical unmanned systems.
Media Contact:
Chad Daring
Vice President of Business Development, Lumenier
sales@lumenier.com
www.lumenier.com