Pricing & Membership
Pricing & membership
Five annual membership levels, alongside published rates for testing ranges, equipment, personnel and airspace services.
Annual membership
Five membership levels, from research access through to the Commander tier. Membership benefits are confirmed at registration.
-
Commander
$30,000per year
- 15% discount
- Early scheduling 120 days out
- Guaranteed monthly BVLOS testing access
- Quarterly Test Site Leadership Meetings
- Event Sponsorship
-
Wingman
$15,000per year
- 10% discount
- Early scheduling 90 days out
- Guaranteed monthly BVLOS testing access
- Annual Test Site Leadership Meeting
-
Navigator
$5,000per year
- 5% discount
- Early scheduling 60 days out
-
Startup
$3,000per year
- Early scheduling 60 days out
- 24-month maximum participation
- Must move to a higher tier after the startup period
-
Research
$1,000per year
- Available to universities and NGOs
- Early scheduling 60 days out
- Reciprocal data sharing
- Cost-plus pricing on range time
Benefits referencing BVLOS access depend on the corridor reaching operational status; it currently holds preliminary approval and remains subject to regulatory approval. Membership terms are confirmed in writing at registration.
Compare membership levels
| Benefit | Commander | Wingman | Navigator | Startup | Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual membership | $30,000 | $15,000 | $5,000 | $3,000 | $1,000 |
| Discount | 15% | 10% | 5% | — | Cost-plus on range time |
| Advance scheduling | 120 days | 90 days | 60 days | 60 days | 60 days |
| Guaranteed monthly BVLOS access | Yes | Yes | — | — | — |
| Leadership meetings | Quarterly | Annual | — | — | — |
| Event sponsorship | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Eligibility | Open | Open | Open | Startups | Universities & NGOs |
| Special provisions | — | — | — | 24-month maximum | Reciprocal data sharing |
Testing service rates
Rates are grouped by service type. A membership discount, where one applies, comes off these. Final pricing and availability are confirmed with the test site during coordination.
Testing Ranges & Facilities
- Basic Range $500per day
- BVLOS Range $500per hour
- Secure/DoW Range $750per day
- Kinetic Range $2,000per day
- Urban Range $2,000per day
- Hypersonic Lab Contact for pricing
- Motion Capture Lab Contact for pricing
- Sensor Testing Contact for pricing
UAS Equipment Rentals
- UAS Group 1 Rental $350per day
- UAS Group 2 Rental $575per day
- UAS Group 3 Rental $750per day
Pilots, Personnel & Training
- UAS Group 1 Pilot $125per hour
- UAS Group 2 Pilot $155per hour
- UAS Group 3 Pilot $325per hour
- UAS Observer $50per hour
- Pilot Certification Course $150per student
Airspace Coordination & Data Services
- Remote COA $2,500per COA
- Remote COA Use $500per day / N#
- Data Capture Fee $300per hour
Rates shown are list prices for planning purposes. Final pricing, availability and any applicable membership discount are confirmed with the test site before scheduling. Services shown as Contact for pricing are quoted per engagement.
Scheduling a test
Range access follows a five-step process, from creating a member account through to reservation approval.
-
Create a Member Account
-
Request a Range Reservation
-
Receive / Accept Coordination Invite
-
Complete Required Documentation
-
Receive Reservation Approval
There is no booking form here on purpose. Creating a member account begins the process; it does not approve range access or create a reservation. Dates are confirmed by the test site during coordination.
Discuss testing requirements
Pricing depends on the environment, aircraft group and support you need. The operations team will scope it with you.