Know the difference.
Two labels come up in almost every agency purchase. They are not the same thing, and only one of them usually applies to you.
| Certification | NDAA-Compliant | Blue UAS |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | State/local government, public safety, commercial, federal contractors | Department of Defense, military operations |
| Requirements | No components from Foreign Adversary Countries China, Russia, Iran, North Korea | NDAA + rigorous cybersecurity + offline capability |
| Vetting | Self-certification (supply chain verification) | Defense Innovation Unit comprehensive assessment + Authority to Operate |
Blue UAS is a Department of Defense program
Blue UAS certification and procurement rules apply only to Department of Defense purchases. Unless you work for the DoD or in a defense-adjacent role, Blue UAS requirements likely don't apply to your operations. Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and Fire Departments typically require NDAA-compliant drones, not Blue UAS.
The short version. All Blue UAS drones are NDAA-compliant, but not all NDAA-compliant drones are Blue UAS. We help you determine which certification level your mission requires.
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