Ghostlure
Local Support & Field Testing
Growing with Michigan’s Innovation
GhostLure’s progress is supported by a growing network of business, engineering, and defense organizations. Ann Arbor SPARK has helped us access resources and Business Accelerator Fund support for prototype improvements. GRZ Engineering is working with us to refine our envelopes and seals and prepare for further field testing. Our APEX Accelerator has provided guidance on government contracting and navigating defense opportunities. Through a two-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center, we are gaining opportunities to evaluate our technology and learn directly from military end users.
From the Workshop to the Field
In July 2026, GhostLure participated in two weeks of field experimentation with DEVCOM GVSC at Camp Grayling, Michigan. We evaluated our aerostats in field conditions, made on-site adjustments, and saw our platforms used as drone decoys during maneuver exercises. Testing provided valuable feedback on wind stability, rigging, and deployment procedures, helping us identify priorities for the next round of improvements. We are preparing for our next DEVCOM testing event, planned for November 2026, where we intend to evaluate updated prototypes and continue building on the lessons learned in July.
