ELITE UAS TEST & TRAINING FACILITY


MultiDomain Autonomous Systems CoE

COA Approved Air Operations | Moody MOA | 8,000 Private Acres

INTEGRATED

Test, Development & Repair

Integrated training, test and evaluation environment where teams can validate, iterate, repair, and execute in one place.

By far the best location we have operated from for our training. Long, hard days and nights in austere terrain, then a comfortable place to refuel and recharge for the next evolution. The lodging is dialed in, and the meals are out of this world. That recovery directly impacts performance and training effectiveness.

- Tactical Drone Operator Course Chief

COA Controlled Airspace

COA approved operations within Moody’s MOA enable repeatable UAS and autonomy testing

Multidomain Validation

Privately secured terrain across forest, field, and wetland supports integrated air, land, and water scenarios with minimal transit time

Test, Development and Repair

Onsite integration workspace with live telemetry capture and the Warp Room enables field adjustments and rapid build to test iteration

Scalable
Capacity

Expandable manufacturing to grow additive capability—supporting fast design‑to‑deployment cycles for UAS components and mission tooling

Ready Now Infrastructure

Secure facilities and austere terrain for DoD, OGA, DoJ, pilots, demos, and extended rotations

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Second Bend has left no stone unturned in accommodating the training needs of today’s warfighters, delivering operational realism across varied terrain. They handle everything end to end, saving us time we would otherwise spend on logistics and meals, so teams stay focused on training and actually relax afterward. Our first evolution at Second Bend solidified our decision to continue using the facility. For the next iteration, we’re looking to expand with additional UAS profiles and STOL operations. Second Bend has a genuine appetite for improvement and a core belief in staying flexible. They take on board input from every team fortunate enough to train there.
- UAS Cohort Lead

Full Spectrum Engagement

Integrated Land, Air & Water

Advanced tactical infrastructure, shaped with mission partner input, delivers a secluded training environment that supports evolving operational demands and mission specific preparation.
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