The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority announced that Syracuse Hancock International Airport was chosen as a host airport for the Federal Aviation Administration\u2019s \u201cAirport Unmanned Aircraft System(s) (UAS) Detection and Mitigation Research Program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The FAA issued a solicitation for expressions of interest to airport operators Sept. 4, 2020, outlining the research program. Five airports were chosen to test and evaluate at least 10 different technologies and systems that detect or mitigate aviation safety risks posed by UAS to civil airports. The first of the five airports \u2013 Atlantic City International Airport \u2013 was chosen for an extensive Phase 1 preliminary evaluation of all technologies\/systems to be included in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the four remaining airports to be selected for Phase 2, one of the airports was required to rank in the top 10 of the FAA\u2019s most recent passenger boarding data. Another piece of criteria set forth for consideration in the program was a size requirement \u2013 more than 2,300 acres to be exact. SYR\u2019s footprint checks in at 2,339 acres, qualifying the airport for further consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This left SYR vying for one of three remaining slots in the program nationwide. SYR\u2019s Phase 2 participation will help generate vital performance data that will be compared to the baseline performance data created in Phase 1 at ACY. This will allow the FAA to evaluate how the same technologies perform in unique operational airport environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe would like to express our sincere gratitude to our elected and appointed officials, local UAS community, Central New York business community, local military partners and federal partners for their extraordinary support during this arduous application process,\u201d said SYR Executive Director Jason Terreri. \u201cWe fully expect UAS technology to become an even larger part of our everyday lives. Selection for the research program will position SYR at the forefront of UAS operations, and we believe this can only mean great things for future UAS-related opportunities in Central New York.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThroughout my time in Congress, I have worked to foster our region\u2019s growing role as a hub for the UAS industry.\u201d said Rep. John Katko. \u201cI was proud to advocate for this designation, which will ensure Central New York continues to be a leader in this growing industry. With the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority and Syracuse Hancock International Airport hosting a portion of the UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program, our region is poised to generate significant research to help UAS technology safely integrate into the national airspace while growing our local economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo have our airport be selected as one of five in the nation to host a federal Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program is an honor and a testament to the innovative work being done locally in addition to the hard work spearheaded by the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority\u2019s leadership,\u201d said Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh. \u201cThe Syracuse Hancock International Airport plays an essential role in bridging Central New York to the world through aviation, so its work to bring advancements in the field of unmanned aerial systems is extremely promising and exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This is exciting news for our community and our local economy,\u201d said County Executive Ryan McMahon. \u201cOnondaga County continues to demonstrate to the rest of the country and world that we are the place to be when it comes to the burgeoning drone industry. The selection of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority by the FAA for their UAS Detection and Mitigation Research program is further proof of our success. Congratulations to Jason and his team on this important accomplishment.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCentral New York is a recognized leader in unmanned systems industry with globally recognized assets including NUAIR, the Griffiss UAS test site and 50-mile beyond visual line of sight corridor,\u201d said Rob Simpson, president of CenterState CEO. \u201cThis is a significant opportunity to develop and test new capabilities at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, which will advance the safe integration of UAS into the national airspace. We look forward to working with the FAA and our partners to further advance commercial applications of UAS technologies, as well as create jobs and economic impact for the region, through this program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe FAA\u2019s selection of Hancock International Airport to do this important work further solidifies Central New York\u2019s decade-long leadership in helping the federal government integrate UAS into the national airspace,\u201d said U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer. \u201cSafely integrating UAS into the national airspace has enormous economic and national security potential for the United States. This FAA selection proves that there is no better place in the country to harness that potential than right here in Central New York.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The deployment of technologies and systems from the FAA will occur on a rotational basis at the airport over the course of 24 months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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