Earlier in July New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Skydome facility in the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, NY, was completed! Skydome is in a former hangar and is the largest indoor drone testing facility in the US. Here’s more from the press release:
“New York State has made bold investments to create a competitive environment to attract high tech companies from around the world,” Governor Hochul said. “Skydome joins a growing number of technology companies in calling New York their home and cements Mohawk Valley’s status as a global center for innovation. We will remain laser-focused on continuing our landmark investments throughout the state, and forge strong partnerships between all levels of government partner and the public sector.”
“The completion of the Skydome UAS Testing Center is a huge win for New York State, making it the largest facility of its kind in the nation,” said Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. “Revitalization initiatives like this one are proof that New York is on the right track. This new cutting-edge facility places New York at the forefront of unmanned aerial vehicle development.”
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