Listen "UAS Test Range: Innovation in Drone Testing"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Unmanned Podcast, host Matt Hernandez sits down with Ray Adams, President of Airde Elevated Thinking, to explore the innovation and impact behind the Cape-Atlantic UAS Test Range in Cape May County, New Jersey.With a 60-by-60-mile test area reaching up to 7,000 feet, the Cape-Atlantic UAS Test Range is designed for advanced drone operations, offering a unique space for large UAS platforms to operate safely alongside manned air traffic. Ray shares insights into how this range is enabling safe drone integration into the national airspace — and why it's a critical asset for the future of unmanned aviation.Topics Covered:The origin and purpose of the Cape Atlantic UAS Test RangeHow the range supports large drone testing and BBLOS trainingManaging airspace integration with manned aviation systemsRisk management strategies and stakeholder engagementFAA Part 108 and its implications for drone operatorsEmerging partnerships for counter-UAS and enterprise trainingWhether you're a drone operator, program manager, or aviation stakeholder, this conversation offers a front-row look at how Cape May is becoming a launchpad for innovation in unmanned systems.
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