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.
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.
Capabilities
Capabilities

PROVE
Validate & Certify
NUAIR Defense provides rigorous testing and certification services that validate unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility technologies for operational readiness and regulatory compliance. This capability encompasses comprehensive evaluation, validation, and verification of aircraft, sensors, and supporting equipment through performance benchmarking, stress trials, and advanced threat simulations including GPS-denied and electromagnetic interference conditions. The service guides products from prototype refinement through market readiness while ensuring alignment with ASTM, FAA, DoD, and NIST standards to achieve fast-track regulatory approvals and mission-capable certification.

EMPLOY
Operate & Defend
NUAIR Defense delivers comprehensive operational capabilities that enable real-time mission execution and airspace security through integrated command and control systems. This capability provides mission control centers, multi-aircraft coordination, and mobile operations support while maintaining persistent airspace surveillance from ground level to 10,000 feet. The service combines surveillance-as-a-service with counter-UAS and active defense systems to detect, identify, and respond to both cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft threats, ensuring complete airspace awareness and protection.

SUSTAIN
Maintain & Optimize
NUAIR Defense provides comprehensive sustainment services to ensure unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility technologies remain mission-ready throughout their operational lifecycle. This capability encompasses real-time inventory management, predictive maintenance, and continuous performance optimization through data-driven insights. By combining live component tracking with proactive version control and technical documentation, NUAIR Defense enables organizations to maximize system reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance operational effectiveness while maintaining regulatory compliance and safety standards.



