ResilienX Secures FAA Waiver for Remote BVLOS Drone Operations Automated

ResilienX has received a Certificate of Waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration authorizing routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations without the requirement for visual observers.

The approval allows the company to conduct small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) operations beyond the visual line of sight of the Remote Pilot in Command. This regulatory relief specifically addresses 14 CFR §§ 107.31 and 107.33 and remains effective through September 30, 2029. The waiver is enabled by the use of an FAA-accepted surveillance infrastructure network operated by NUAIR in Central New York.

A critical component of this authorization is the use of NUAIR’s Automated Data Service Provider capability. This service operates under an FAA Letter of Acceptance issued through the Near-Term Approval Process, which evaluates third-party infrastructure as a safety mitigation for advanced drone operations.

Ken Stewart, President and CEO of NUAIR, commented, “This isn’t just a win for ResilienX and NUAIR — it’s a proof point for the entire industry. NTAP was designed to demonstrate that shared, FAA-accepted infrastructure can safely enable BVLOS operations at scale. Approvals like this one feed directly into the FAA’s standard-setting process, and that means the path we’re building here in Central New York is the path that opens the national airspace.”

Operations under this waiver are restricted to 1,900 square miles covered by NUAIR’s cooperative and non-cooperative surveillance network. Flights are only permitted when surveillance coverage is confirmed active, ensuring tactical deconfliction and continuous low-altitude airspace awareness. The framework supports various operational modes, including field-piloted flights and dock-based, remotely supervised missions.

Andrew Carter, Chief Executive Officer of ResilienX, added, “The ability to fly BVLOS, remotely, and over people is the last regulatory hurdle we needed to clear to launch our ORION-X on-demand drone service in our back yard, here in the Syracuse region. NUAIR has provided the infrastructure and now the FAA has given us the green light. We are excited to get flying!”

The waiver replaces a previous authorization held by the company and marks a maturation of its safety and compliance frameworks. Initial missions conducted under these new terms will focus on aerial photography, roof inspections, and property-related services for commercial and residential clients. While providing expanded operational freedom, all flights remain subject to strict FAA oversight and specific geographic and equipment limitations.

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