ResilienX

What ResilienX does

ResilienX, Inc. is a Syracuse, NY-based systems integrator founded in 2018 that builds digital infrastructure for safe, routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations in the low-altitude economy. The company's product platform centers on three components: AAM OptiX, a vendor-neutral data exchange and brokering layer with documented, versioned APIs and OAuth2.0 schema mediation that integrates 30+ surveillance, UTM, weather, C2, and cybersecurity partners; FRAIHMWORK, an In-Time Aviation Safety Management System (IASMS) implementing a Monitor-Assess-Mitigate loop aligned with ASTM F3623-23; and ORION-X, an outcome-based on-demand drone service launched in November 2025 that delivers aerial data products (video, photos, thermal, LiDAR) to cities and regions without requiring fleet ownership. The company wraps these platforms in a three-phase Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) service covering Design, Integrate, and Assure.

ResilienX monetizes through a mix of platform/SaaS subscriptions (AAM OptiX, FRAIHMWORK), outcome-based service subscriptions (ORION-X), and professional services for engineering integration and operational modeling, with no public pricing. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting federal agencies (FAA, NASA, U.S. Air Force via AFWERX), state and regional economic development organizations (Battle Creek Unlimited, Michigan Central, DronePort Network, AeroX, NUAIR), and commercial operators (DroneUp, American Robotics/Ondas, WXYZ-TV Detroit). Distribution is dual-pronged: direct sales for government/defense contracts and a channel-partner model through the AAM OptiX ecosystem. The customer base is heavily skewed toward government and public-sector entities, anchored by a 1,900 square-mile BVLOS operational area in Central New York enabled by NUAIR's FAA-accepted surveillance infrastructure and an FAA Certificate of Waiver effective through September 2029.

The company maintains 11–50 employees with active hiring in Syracuse and operates as a privately held, accelerator-backed firm (GENIUS NY, Starburst, Creative Destruction Lab) with disclosed funding limited to a $1.6M FAA contract and $500K GENIUS NY prize. ResilienX holds SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and is pursuing ISO 27001, and is led by CEO Andrew Carter, Co-Founder & COO Ryan Pleskach, Co-Founder & Board member Sean Calhoun, with Board Advisor Michelle Duquette.

Name

ResilienX

Legal name

ResilienX, Inc.

Website

https://resilienx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ResilienX is a Syracuse-based systems integrator that builds digital infrastructure — including the AAM OptiX data exchange, FRAIHMWORK IASMS, and ORION-X on-demand drone service — for safe, scalable Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations across federal agencies, state/regional governments, and commercial operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

UAS Traffic Management Software

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO), Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility) (IMABAFAO), UAS Communications, Datalinks, SATCOM & Remote Control Systems (IMABAIAJ)

Keywords

• BVLOS drone infrastructure
• UAS traffic management
• Airspace safety management
• Drone systems integration
• Autonomous flight operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Platform/SaaS Subscriptions: Software platform subscriptions for AAM OptiX and FRAIHMWORK providing digital infrastructure and safety assurance for BVLOS operations. Revenue from government agencies, commercial operators, and regional authorities implementing drone ecosystems.
2. ORION-X On-Demand Service: On-demand drone service where customers request aerial data (imagery, video, LiDAR) and ResilienX handles planning, approvals, operations, and data delivery. Outcome-based model with no fleet CAPEX for customers.
3. Professional Services & Engineering Integration: Engineering integration and operational modeling support services, particularly for government and defense contracts (e.g., Project ULTRA with GrandSKY). Systems design, MBSE, and implementation services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ResilienX develops and deploys digital infrastructure platforms for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone ecosystems, including the AAM OptiX vendor-neutral data exchange, the FRAIHMWORK in-time aviation safety management system (IASMS), and the ORION-X on-demand aerial data service. The company also provides Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) blueprinting and professional engineering integration services for federal agencies, state and regional governments, defense organizations, and commercial UAS operators.

Product overview

ResilienX is a systems integrator delivering digital infrastructure for safe, scalable BVLOS drone ecosystems. The company operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on three core products: AAM OptiX (the digital backbone providing vendor-neutral data exchange and brokering), FRAIHMWORK (in-time aviation safety management system for continuous monitoring and assurance), and ORION-X (on-demand drone aerial service for cities and regions). These products work together as an integrated system: AAM OptiX connects disparate vendors and data sources through standardized APIs, FRAIHMWORK provides the safety assurance and monitoring layer, and ORION-X delivers the end-user service experience. Supporting services include Model-Based Systems Engineering for blueprinting and the ResilienX Data Exchange for secure multi-provider data sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AAM OptiX: Vendor-neutral data exchange and brokering platform providing a single integration path for BVLOS drone ecosystems.
• FRAIHMWORK
• ORION-X

Products and services

• AAM OptiX A digital infrastructure platform providing a vendor-neutral data exchange and brokering layer that connects surveillance, UTM, weather, and C2 providers through standardized interfaces, with documented versioned APIs and OAuth2.0-based secure data sharing for BVLOS drone ecosystems.
• FRAIHMWORK In-time Aviation Safety Management System (IASMS) implementing a Monitor-Assess-Mitigate loop that monitors health, integrity, and performance of systems, detects off-nominal conditions, triggers mitigations, manages maintenance workflows, and produces audit-ready evidence for BVLOS operations.
• ORION-X On-demand aerial intelligence service enabling cities, regions, and enterprise partners to request drone missions through AI-enabled mission automation and receive high-value aerial data products including video, photos, thermal imagery, and LiDAR without owning aircraft, training pilots, or managing flight operations.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Blueprinting Three-phase professional service (Design, Integrate, Assure) using MBSE to blueprint requirements, interfaces, hazards, mitigations, validation, and verification for BVLOS drone ecosystems, providing a repeatable design blueprint for regional deployments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1900 sq miles BVLOS operational area enabled in Central New York
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• M-air (University of Michigan / Mcity)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Founding member of M-air research partnership accelerating low-altitude economy development. ResilienX contributes open data integration capabilities and AAM OptiX/FRAIHMWORK platforms. Partnership supports BVLOS flight corridor between U-M Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses and Michigan Central in Detroit.
• GrandSKYcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Subcontract agreement with GrandSKY for Project ULTRA, an airspace integration effort sponsored by Office of Undersecretary of War for Acquisitions and Sustainment. ResilienX provides AAM OptiX as Federal UAS Service Supplier, modeling integration of multiple data sources and supporting simulated operational scenarios for advanced USS capabilities.
• Battle Creek UnlimitedcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 January 2026Selected to develop ground-based sense and avoid system for MICH-AIR advanced air mobility hub at Battle Creek Executive Airport. Multi-year project establishing Battle Creek as advanced hub for scalable uncrewed and autonomous aircraft operations.
• Michigan CentralcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Collaboration to demonstrate shared, outcomes-based drone as a service model (ORION-X) providing aerial content for Detroit-area media organizations. Utilizes Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR) infrastructure.
• Valgard VenturesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2025Strategic partnership to advance Europe's digital infrastructure for safe drone operations. Combines ResilienX's safety assurance technologies (FRAIHMWORK and AAM OptiX) with Valgard Ventures' European market expertise.
• DronePort Network / Skyway RangecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 May 2025Selected to lead development of Tulsa's urban BVLOS airspace as part of SAFE-T initiative. Delivers AAM OptiX digital backbone and FRAIHMWORK assurance for regional BVLOS ecosystem.
• American Robotics (Ondas Holdings)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2024Strategic partnership to establish Optimus System as benchmark for reliability in BVLOS operations. Ensures immediate detection and mitigation of adverse conditions for autonomous systems.
• DroneUpmajorTechnology or Integration · 31 May 2023FRAIHMWORK IASMS partnership providing safety assurance for DroneUp's drone delivery operations. Monitors health, integrity, and performance of associated elements.
• AeroXmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2023Strategic partnership for ATLAS (Air Traffic Low-Altitude Surveillance) urban UTM system in Winston-Salem, NC. ResilienX provides MBSE and FRAIHMWORK for ground-based surveillance system enabling BVLOS operational approval.
• Rudasys AerospaceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2023MOU signing to collaborate on AAM market. Leverages ResilienX's FRAIHMWORK IASMS and Rudasys' HAEMIL optical-based integrated surveillance system for proactive safety management at airports and vertiports.
• TruWeather SolutionsmajorTechnology or Integration · 27 August 2021Extended partnership under NASA Phase II SBIR to develop Weather Sensor Data Monitoring (WSDM) Service. ResilienX monitors weather sensor data quality for urban weather models supporting UTM and AAM operations.
• OneSkycoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with OneSky traffic management platform for common operating picture, strategic deconfliction, and conformance monitoring capabilities.
• VOTIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommand and Control integration powering ORION-X autonomous mission planning and compliant remote oversight.
• Assured Information Security (AIS)majorTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity integration with Artemis platform providing in-time detection and mitigation of cybersecurity threats per FAA Part 108/146 requirements.
• NUAIRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey member of NUAIR Alliance. ResilienX technology underpins NUAIR Surveillance Service Letter of Acceptance from FAA. 1900 sq miles BVLOS operational area in Central New York.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ANRA Technologies: ANRA Technologies is a UTM and UAS traffic management platform provider offering similar data exchange and airspace orchestration capabilities as ResilienX's AAM OptiX. Both target FAA and commercial BVLOS operators with software-based infrastructure for scalable drone operations.
• Altitude Angel: Altitude Angel provides a UTM platform and airspace management services for safe drone operations, comparable to ResilienX's AAM OptiX. Both focus on enabling BVLOS and integrated airspace for commercial drone operators across regions.
• OneSky: OneSky offers UTM and airspace management solutions and is both an integration partner and direct competitor in the broader BVLOS infrastructure space. ResilienX integrates with OneSky while also competing for similar airspace management contracts.
• Iris Automation: Iris Automation provides detect-and-avoid (DAA) and airspace safety solutions enabling BVLOS drone operations, overlapping with ResilienX's safety assurance and surveillance integration offerings. Both companies target the FAA Part 108/146 BVLOS rulemaking opportunity.
• uAvionix: uAvionix provides cooperative surveillance and Remote ID hardware/software for UAS, serving as both an integration partner to ResilienX's AAM OptiX and a competitor in surveillance infrastructure for BVLOS operations.
• HiddenLevel: HiddenLevel provides non-cooperative drone detection and airspace surveillance services. It is integrated into ResilienX's AAM OptiX backbone and competes for surveillance-as-a-service contracts supporting BVLOS operations.
• TruWeather Solutions: TruWeather Solutions provides micro-weather data services for UAS and AAM operations, integrated with ResilienX's AAM OptiX. The two companies collaborated on NASA SBIR weather sensor monitoring, making TruWeather both a partner and adjacent competitor in UAS data infrastructure.
• VOTIX: VOTIX provides drone command and control and remote operations software, integrated with ResilienX for ORION-X mission planning. It serves a similar customer base of commercial drone operators seeking compliant BVLOS operations.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Geospatial: Kongsberg Geospatial provides situational awareness and remote UAS operations software, comparable to ResilienX's ground control and airspace monitoring capabilities. It operates as a broader defense and aerospace incumbent with overlapping UAS offerings.
• Skydio: Skydio is a leading autonomous drone manufacturer and software provider with broader capabilities in autonomy and BVLOS operations. While primarily a hardware platform, Skydio's autonomy stack and regulatory progress (autonomy waiver) make it an adjacent competitor and ecosystem participant relative to ResilienX's infrastructure focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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