NUAIR Defense is a Division of NUAIR that combines the innovation of the commercial realm with the acceleration of defense.
Parent organization, NUAIR, is a nonprofit driving economic development through innovations in UAS and Advanced Air Mobility to safely integrate into the national airspace.
Funded through the continued support from Empire State Development and the State of New York, NUAIR's work focuses on empowering and enabling the next generation of aviation.
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NUAIR enables confident, scalable UAS testing and validation with access to 450 square miles of BVLOS-authorized airspace across controlled and uncontrolled environments. This expansive operational range accelerates real-world capability assessments and mission readiness.

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NUAIR facilitates advanced UAS operations through seamless integration with uncrewed traffic management (UTM) systems, enabling secure infrastructure inspection, BVLOS missions, and Part 135 readiness.

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NUAIR helps build and expand UAS programs with support in night operations, COA acquisition, DFR initiatives, and public outreach—empowering public safety and government agencies to lead in innovation.

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From regulatory approvals to concept-to-deployment planning, NUAIR provides tailored consulting across FAA certifications, waiver acquisition, economic analysis, and vertiport planning to streamline your path to operational success.

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With deep expertise in FAA, DoD, ASTM, and NIST standards, NUAIR ensures your operations align with the latest safety protocols and regulatory expectations, enabling advanced UAS missions with confidence.

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Gain situational awareness from 0–10,000 ft AGL through digital twin technology and real-time airspace surveillance, including cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft detection and operational center development.

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Through STEM outreach, high school and university partnerships, and continuing education programs, NUAIR cultivates the next generation of aviation professionals to support a growing UAS ecosystem.

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From prototype improvement to field deployment infrastructure, NUAIR bridges the gap between testing and full-scale operations, ensuring readiness for scalable UAS integration.

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NUAIR supports evaluation of aircraft, sensors, and systems through rigorous performance benchmarking, pilot-led testing, and threat simulations to accelerate product refinement and market readiness.

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Train, rehearse, and plan within high-fidelity simulated environments powered by real-time data and multi-modal integration—advancing AAM master planning and operational preparedness.

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