After the Blue UAS refresh event earlier this month, DIU announced that, “Current Blue UAS companies that are not renewed have an opportunity to be added to AUVSI’s Green UAS list to continue selling to non-DOD government agencies and entities that require proof of NDAA compliance.” The AUVSI Advocacy team sat down with Casie Ocaña, Director of Trusted Programs and AUVSI’s point of contact with DIU’s autonomy team, to help us better understand what this means for secure drones. Q: What exactly does DIU’s announcement about the Green UAS to Blue UAS pathway mean?

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 7, 2024 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC) ("Unusual Machines" or the "Company"), a drone and drone components manufacturer, today announced that its Rotor Riot Brave F7 Flight Controller has been approved for inclusion on the Blue UAS Framework list. This significant milestone underscores Unusual Machines' commitment to providing secure, reliable, and domestically manufactured drone components for the U.S. government and other critical sectors.

Neya Systems, a leading provider of off-road autonomy and mission planning software, today announced the launch of a partnership with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to develop a cybersecurity and supply chain framework and certification program for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). This forthcoming program aims to establish comprehensive standards and testing protocols that will enhance the security, performance, and reliability of uncrewed and autonomous ground vehicles and robotics.

The following are introductory remarks delivered by Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer, at AUVSI's webinar on, Supporting Drone Competitiveness For Public Safety Missions": There has been a bit of passionate discussion in our community of late about what AUVSI is for, and what AUVSI is against, on some key policy matters. I want to take a moment to set the record straight, and let you hear this directly from AUVSI, instead of through the interpretation of others.