Congressman Anthony Brindisi and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente are asking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to consider Rome as a future drone testing site.
The recently-passed FAA Reauthorization Bill would extend the designation for the New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome until 2023.
Oneida County Executive Anthony Brindisi and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi want to know why Griffiss Airport was not included in a federal drone pilot program.
Thales, a global leader in air traffic management, has signed an agreement with NASA that will lead to more growth at the UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome.