WXYZ-TV Detroit to Pilot ORION-X for Broadcast Newsgathering with ResilienX

Pilot project will evaluate on-demand, remotely managedaerial capture for live and recorded content in metro Detroit

DETROIT, MI and SYRACUSE, NY — January 6, 2026 — ResilienX and WXYZ, Detroit’s ABC-affiliated local television station owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, announced a pilot project to evaluate the ORION-X platform for broadcast media applications in metro Detroit. The collaboration, supported by Michigan Central's Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR), will explore operational, editorial and community value by enabling WXYZ to request missions that produce live and recorded aerial video will be integrated into newsroom workflows.

The pilot will prioritize routine "bump shot" footage such as sunrise capture, coverage of planned community events like parades and festivals and limited breaking-news coverage where feasible and safe. 

"This collaboration lets us test a newsroom-ready service model with a focus on safety, compliance, and repeatable operations," said Andrew Carter, CEO, ResilienX. "With ORION-X, stations receive timely aerial perspectives inside the tools they already use, while our team manages planning, regulatory alignment, and flight operations."

ResilienX will provide technology, operations, and compliance support, and will manage flight operations in accordance with applicable laws and privacy standards. WXYZ will submit editorial requests, integrate footage at its discretion and provide feedback on quality, utility and workflow fit. 

"We are always looking for safe, responsible ways to add meaningful perspectives to our storytelling in Detroit," said Mike Murri, regional vice president and general manager, WXYZ. "This collaboration with ResilienX represents an opportunity to explore how emerging aerial technology can enhance local news coverage, connecting neighbors withone another, while maintaining our commitment to journalistic standards and community trust."

Initial operations are expected to begin in early 2026 following site selection and operational planning within Detroit's innovation district.

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_{About ORION-X}

ORION-X is an on-demand aerial intelligence service that enables drones to be delivered as a reliable, scalable regional service. Developed by ResilienX, ORION-X provides aerial data to cities, regions, and enterprise partners without requiring them to purchase aircraft, train pilots, or manage complex flight operations. Through a unified network and AI-enabled mission automation, approved users can request missions in minutes and receive high-value imagery and data products, including video, photos, thermal, and LiDAR. ORION-X supports use cases such as public safety operations, infrastructure inspection, planned event coverage, and broadcast media capture, and integrates directly into existing workflows.

_{About ResilienX}

ResilienX is the leading systems integrator for safe, scalable beyond visual line of sight operations for unmanned and autonomous aircraft. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company designs and integrates the digital, operational, and regulatory infrastructure required to support complex BVLOS missions. ResilienX brings together airspace safety management, surveillance and data fusion, operational orchestration, and compliance services to enable repeatable, compliant operations for public agencies, infrastructure operators, and enterprise customers. Its platforms and services support deployments that scale from pilots to sustained regional operations.

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