Oneida County, located in New York State, plays a role in the space industry through its support of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) testing and development. The county owns and operates Griffiss International Airport, which is a designated UAS Test Site and home to Skydome, the largest indoor UAS testing facility in the United States. These facilities support collaborations between organizations like the Air Force Research Laboratory and private companies to advance drone technologies. Oneida County also leverages its Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) to provide financial incentives to companies, including those in manufacturing and technology, to foster economic growth in the region.
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The project will be conducted in two locations in New York: GIA in Oneida County near Rome, and in Syracuse.
NASA awarded Oneida County a contract in August 2020 to conduct research in automation technology to support high-density vertiport operations.
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. stated that the completion of FAA’s UPP Phase Two testing is a monumental accomplishment for Oneida County and its partners.