ROME — The New York UAS test site announced that it was among the exhibitors and participants at AUVSI XPO 2025, described as the “premier gathering” for the autonomous-systems industry. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) hosted the event, which was held from May 19-22 in Houston, Texas. The New York UAS Test […]
ROME — The New York UAS test site announced that it was among the exhibitors and participants at AUVSI XPO 2025, described as the “premier gathering” for the autonomous-systems industry.
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) hosted the event, which was held from May 19-22 in Houston, Texas.
The New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome is one of just seven Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-designated unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test sites in the country — and the only one operating on an active airport. A UAS includes a drone and equipment used to control its flight. A drone is also referred to in the industry as an unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV.
This year’s AUVSI XPO 2025 theme, “Converging Autonomy: Systems, Safety, and Scale,” “strongly” aligned with the mission of the New York UAS test site, the announcement said. In its exhibit, the New York UAS test site highlighted its facilities, airspace, and BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) flight corridors for UAS and advanced air mobility (AAM) applications.
Mary Carol (MC) Chruscicki, co-founder and chief technology officer at AX Enterprize, LLC, of Yorkville, also spoke on several conference panels including, “Your Best Test Option: FAA-Designated UAS Test Sites” on May 19. The New York UAS Test Site is owned by Oneida County and operated in collaboration with AX Enterprize
“Exhibiting at AUVSI XPO 2025 provided the New York UAS Test Site with a strategic opportunity to showcase its advanced testing capabilities, discuss regulatory developments, and build upon critical industry partnerships,” a spokesperson for AX Enterprize told CNYBJ in a July 11 email. “With direct access to FAA officials, defense leaders, and commercial stakeholders, we had the opportunity to be at the forefront of key conversations, including BVLOS rulemaking, UTM integration, and safety validation.”
The spokesperson went on to say, “Additionally, through AX Enterprize’s speaking engagements at XPO 2025, we fostered collaboration across the network and educated stakeholders on test site capabilities. Moreover, we furthered the visibility of the New York UAS Test Site collaboration with the other FAA-designated test sites. And, together with organizations such as AUVSI, we are pioneering the future of aviation technology.”
About AX Enterprize
Established in April 2011, AX Enterprize is a New York State-certified woman-owned and ISO 9001 certified small business specializing in the development and integration of UAS and AAM technologies.
Its expertise includes secure UAS traffic management and air-domain awareness solutions, detect and avoid systems, trustworthy remote ID, and counter-UAS solutions. AX describes itself as a “trusted partner” of Oneida County since the inception of the New York UAS test site in 2014, overseeing daily operations and providing safety and technical support.
About the New York UAS test site
The New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport provides advanced testing, engineering, and flight-support services for unmanned aircraft systems. It plays a “critical role” in supporting FAA integration efforts and serves as a hub for innovation and commercialization in the uncrewed aviation sector.
