Drones
The Challenge
As the technology behind military drones continue to spur innovation and growth in the commercial unmanned aerial vehicles sector, the global race to develop pioneering drone technology has major implications on commerce and travel. The shortage of qualified engineers is a challenge confronting the global industry.
The Initiative
With $30 million of funding from New York State to develop a 50-mile drone testing corridor, Syracuse boasts one of the most comprehensive drone ecosystems in the United States, merging higher education institutions, Griffiss International Airport, Genius NY, and local EDOs to attract top-notch global defense corporations.
Israeli companies can open U.S. entities in Syracuse and inject growth, rapidly develop the ecosystem, and hire local engineers.
Israel is a world leader in drone research, development, and export, both for military and commercial uses.
With the U.S. supplying $3.8 billion in annual defense assistance to Israel — all of which must be spent back in the U.S. —Israeli companies can open U.S. entities in Syracuse and inject growth, rapidly develop the ecosystem, and hire local engineers.
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