New Drone Recognized for Enhanced Security and Operational Effectiveness Skydio, a U.S.-based drone manufacturer specializing in autonomous flight, has announced that its Skydio X10D model has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Blue sUAS Cleared List. This recognition by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) highlights the Skydio X10D's adherence to rigorous … [Read more...] about Skydio X10D Added to U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS Cleared List
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AUVSI and DIU Sign MOU on Drone Cybersecurity
The memorandum aims to integrate certified drone components into the Blue UAS Framework list. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the XPONENTIAL 2024 conference. The agreement sets a framework for drone component manufacturers holding Green UAS … [Read more...] about AUVSI and DIU Sign MOU on Drone Cybersecurity
Ascent AeroSystems Spirit on Blue UAS Cleared List
Ascent AeroSystems Spirit Platform Added to DIU Blue UAS Cleared List by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced the addition of Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit platform to the Blue UAS Cleared List of approved small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · Ascent - AeroSystems - Spirit - … [Read more...] about Ascent AeroSystems Spirit on Blue UAS Cleared List
DIU Announces Updated Blue sUAS List: 4 New Drones Added
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) published an updated Blue sUAS list this week. Continue reading below or listen: DroneLife · DIU - Announces - Updated - Blue - SUAS - List The update adds four new models to the Blue sUAS list, representing "the first … [Read more...] about DIU Announces Updated Blue sUAS List: 4 New Drones Added
Florida’s Approved Drone Manufacturers List: 95% of Agencies Surveyed Say Rule Will Negatively Impact Programs
New Research Indicates Florida Government Drone Programs Need More Time to Transition to Blue UAS 95% of agencies surveyed cite “negative impact” in the near term from creation of the Florida Approved Drone Manufacturers list The following is a guest post by Christopher Todd, President of the AUVSI Florida Peninsula Chapter and the Executive Director of AIRT, Inc., the … [Read more...] about Florida’s Approved Drone Manufacturers List: 95% of Agencies Surveyed Say Rule Will Negatively Impact Programs
