NUAIR
"Command the Edge: FAA-Accepted Low-Altitude Surveillance and Counter-UAS Readiness"
NUAIR is an independent nonprofit that has developed, built, and operates one of the largest FAA-accepted low-altitude surveillance networks in the country, spanning over 1,900 square miles of active BVLOS range. Through its Surveillance-as-a-Service platform, NUAIR fuses radar, EO/IR, passive RF direction-finding, and Remote ID data into a single Common Operating Picture, giving defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure customers real-time visibility into airspace that traditional air traffic systems cannot see. Its NUAIR Defense arm delivers Command the Edge, a UAS and Counter-UAS Readiness Accelerator that pairs digital-twin airspace awareness with hardware-agnostic sensor integration and continuous sustainment, letting units detect, identify, and neutralize aerial threats without standing up a new program. NUAIR also helps SLTT agencies qualify for and deploy under the FY2026 FEMA Counter-UAS Grant Program.
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
— 6 offeringsFAA Test Site Certification Support
consultingFAA-designated test site with regulatory pathway expertise
NUAIR manages the FAA-designated New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport, one of only seven FAA-designated test sites in the country. Provides regulatory pathway support, FAA waiver assistance, and certification testing for UAS platforms. Over a decade managing the test site with more than 6,000 FAA-wavered BVLOS flights supported to date.
For: Drone OEMs seeking FAA certification, UAS developers, Commercial operators, Defense programs
Consulting and certification support pricing based on regulatory scope and engagement duration.
Digital-Twin Airspace Integration
serviceDigital-twin airspace awareness for real-time monitoring and threat triage
NUAIR Defense delivers Command the Edge, a UAS and Counter-UAS Readiness Accelerator that pairs digital-twin airspace awareness with hardware-agnostic sensor integration and continuous sustainment. Lets units detect, identify, and neutralize aerial threats without standing up a new program. Integrates with Qu4tro Labs Digital Twin command centers.
For: Defense units, Homeland security, Critical infrastructure operators, SLTT agencies
Custom integration and sustainment pricing based on operational scope and sensor architecture.
Multi-Sensor Surveillance-as-a-Service
serviceSUBSCRIPTIONReal-time Common Operating Picture across 1,900+ square miles
Surveillance-as-a-Service platform that fuses radar, EO/IR, passive RF direction-finding, and Remote ID data into a single Common Operating Picture. Gives defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure customers real-time visibility into airspace that traditional air traffic systems cannot see. FAA-accepted and NTAP-completed.
For: Defense installations, Homeland security, Critical infrastructure operators, Event security (NSSE, SEAR 1/2), Border, port, and maritime defense
Subscription-based Surveillance-as-a-Service with scalable coverage areas. Turn-key deployment within three months.
Counter-UAS System Validation
testingTest and certify C-UAS platforms against real-world threat scenarios
NUAIR provides counter-UAS system validation services using its multi-sensor surveillance network and BVLOS range. Test detection, identification, and neutralization capabilities against realistic adversary drone threats including FPV swarms and coordinated attacks. Validation leverages live radar, WAM, and passive RF detection coverage across 1,900+ square miles.
For: Counter-UAS OEMs, Defense installations, Critical infrastructure operators, SLTT agencies
Validation campaign pricing based on scope, duration, and sensor coverage required.
50-Mile BVLOS Drone Corridor Access
testingOne of the longest approved BVLOS spans in the US
Access to a 50-mile BVLOS drone corridor between Syracuse and Rome, New York, one of the longest approved beyond-visual-line-of-sight spans in the US. NUAIR holds civil flight authority (Waiver 44803c) across the full corridor, unlocking commercial, compensated operations. The approved BVLOS zone covers roughly 240 square miles.
For: Drone and counter-UAS OEMs, Commercial UAS operators, Defense programs, Logistics companies
Per-flight and corridor access pricing available. Contact NUAIR for mission-specific pricing.
Skydome Indoor UAS Test Facility
testingLargest indoor drone test facility in the nation
The Skydome is a 150 by 150 by 50 foot instrumented UAS, IoT, and cyber-physical systems experimentation space at Griffiss International Airport. It is the largest indoor drone test facility in the nation, providing controlled environmental testing for UAS platforms, sensors, and counter-UAS systems.
For: Drone OEMs, Counter-UAS developers, Sensor integrators, Defense contractors
Custom pricing based on facility usage duration and instrumentation requirements. Contact NUAIR for a quote.