ResilienX is collaborating with the DronePort Network to develop a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) airspace environment in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
This 4 year contract will create an urban BVLOS testing environment, and robust infrastructure for trialling and validating advanced, highly automated drone operations.
The airspace environment also intends to support diverse use cases such as emergency response, infrastructure inspection, and deliveries while providing critical data for regulatory advancement.
ResilienX will lead the design, integration, and implementation of critical infrastructure components such as a centralized data exchange, surveillance fusion capabilities, system monitoring tools, and regulatory pathway development.
The initiative itself is part of the Secure Autonomy Feedback and Evaluation Test Bed (SAFE-T) project, funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) through the Tulsa Tech Hub.
The SAFE-T project is one of 6 initiatives funded through Tulsa’s Tech Hub’s $51 million EDA Tech Hub grant, developing, testing, and manufacturing trustworthy autonomous systems in the Tulsa region.
To successfully deliver the SAFE-T project vision, ResilienX has collaborated with NUAIR (Waiver and Regulatory Support), Sunhillo (Surveillance Data Acquisition and Fusion), Assured Information Security (Cybersecurity Monitoring), and VOTIX (Command and Control Orchestration).
ResilienX themselves bring much experience to the initiative. The company has shown successful BVLOS corridor implementations nationwide, including high-profile projects with NUAIR, AeroX, NASA, and the U.S. Air Force. Moreover, ResilienX’s AAM OptiX® platform grew from their foundational FRAIHMWORK® software, monitoring the health, integrity, and performance of systems involved in scaled AAM and UAS operations.
Craig Mahaney, CEO of DronePort Network stated, “Following an extensive evaluation process, ResilienX demonstrated unmatched technical expertise and a proven track record in developing complex BVLOS ecosystems.
“Their AAM OptiX platform brings unique capabilities through its centralized data exchange, surveillance fusion, and automated health monitoring systems, creating a commercially viable airspace environment for autonomous systems in Tulsa. This partnership marks a pivotal step in establishing our region as the premier hub for trustworthy autonomous systems integration.”
Andrew Carter, CEO of ResilienX added, “We are honored to partner with DronePort Network on this game-changing initiative. While drone testing sites exist across the country, we’re focused on developing commercially viable BVLOS ecosystems through our AAM OptiX platform. What sets us apart is our approach to digital infrastructure, our system provides the underlying technology that enables scalable BVLOS operations through real-time monitoring and safety assurance.
“Without advanced automation and autonomy underpinned by robust digital infrastructure, most UAS applications simply aren’t commercially feasible. Working with our exceptional team of partners, we aim to enable not just R&D and testing, but profitable drone operations throughout the Tulsa region.”
Implementation will begin in May 2025, with initial system capabilities operational by early 2026. This innovative project aims to place Tulsa at the forefront of advanced autonomous aviation operations.
