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.
Consultative Services & Training
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.

• Operator Readiness & Mission Planning
• Waiver & Regulatory Support
• Specialized Authorizations (NIST & ASTM)
• Safety Management Systems
• c-UAS Tactics & Protocols
• Government Contracts & Dual-Use Innovation
• FAA Part 107 Certification
• SBIR/STTR & Other DoD Contract Pathways
• Rapid Concept-to-Deployment