Grand Opening of New East Coast UAS Facility at SBY
Sentinel Robotic Solutions (SRS) participated in the Grand Opening of the first Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)-dedicated hangar on the East Coast, for public use. Salisbury Regional Airport’s (SBY) UAS-dedicated hanger is located within its Airport Business Park and includes a dedicated launch and recovery site. The Grand Opening took place on Feb. 5. This UAS Automation Innovation Center, located at 31856 Crosswind Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804 and is available for use starting Feb. 1.
Sentinel Robotic Solutions is the Operator of the brand new 5,000 square foot hangar. All UAS services will be available including pre-coordination to include risk analysis, airworthiness review, spectrum management and airspace coordination including COA applications. Daily onsite operation services include logistics management, project support, air traffic coordination, aviation and ground safety.
The UAS AIC has dedicated office/workspaces, as well as a 55 foot tower for GCS antenna placement. Located in close proximity to the Atlantic ranges for maritime opportunities, the hangar will host UAS testing and development, partnerships with Universities and High Schools for STEM, and commercial goods delivery via drones. Director of Aviation Programs, Bryce King, explains further “We will get your UAS program or new idea off the ground with our Aviation Professionals, new facilities, access to various airspace and offshore ranges.”
Founded in 2012, Sentinel Robotic Solutions (SRS) was originally established as an Unmanned Systems Consulting Partnership and has since expanded the Company’s organic capabilities to include services, support, systems integration and custom production solutions. SRS is an established leader in developing and operating UAS facilities for both commercial and government use. “We are proud to be part of the dynamic and growing Eastern Shore and partner with Wicomico County and the City of Salisbury in support of the Airport’s expansion of commercial capabilities and the growing UAS industry.” said John Robinson, SRS chief operating officer.
