The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR) has secured a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), nearly doubling its operational airspace in Central New York.
The expanded airspace covers an area of 450 square miles, making it the largest BVLOS testing and operational airspace in the Northeast United States.
The expansion of BVLOS airspace in Central New York provides opportunities for drone operations, advanced air mobility (AAM), and next-generation aviation technologies.
The expanded airspace strengthens New York's position in the uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) sector, contributing to the growth of the industry and bringing economic benefits to the region.