Research and Training

An image of K-State's Applied Aviation Research Center instructor showing a police officer how drone technology can be utilized in a Kansas field.

Applied Aviation Research Center

A national leader in uncrewed aircraft systems research and training.

An image of the new on-campus K-AIRES building at K-State Salina with a beautiful Kansas sunset in the background.

Planned to open in 2026, K-AIRES will propel Kansas to the forefront of the technology entertainment industry.

An image of a professor instructing students how to fix a broken aircraft part through composites at the K-State Salina campus.

Composites Technology

K-State Salina provides the essential training needed to elevate skills in a growing, in-demand industry.