HOUSTON, TX – On Day 3 of XPONENTIAL 2025, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced a new partnership with SolidIntel, a leader in supply chain risk intelligence and transparency solutions, as the latest official supply chain monitoring partner for the Green UAS program.
SolidIntel brings advanced analytics, real-time threat assessments, and proprietary visibility tools to the Green UAS certification process, reinforcing the program’s commitment to security, compliance, and end-to-end supply chain transparency. The collaboration enables faster, more accurate assessments of vendor integrity and component sourcing, which are essential for NDAA compliance and mission assurance across the federal ecosystem.
Green UAS
Green UAS
Freefly Systems’ Alta X Earns Green UAS Certification Amid Growing Demand for Secure, Compliant Drone Platforms
March 31, 2025 – Arlington, VA — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced today that Freefly Systems’ Alta X has officially achieved Green UAS certification, joining a growing roster of vetted, secure drone platforms available for government and enterprise use.
The Alta X’s certification highlights the continued expansion of the Green UAS program and reinforces the urgent need for the federal government to formally adopt Green UAS certified platforms and enable their use across federal agencies.
AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Ascent AeroSystems SPIRIT, AgEagle eBee TAC, and Inspired Flight IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat UAS
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to four new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) platforms: Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit, AgEagle’s eBee TAC, and Inspired Flight’s IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. The certifications expand the Green approved list to better meet operational needs for public safety, critical infrastructure, and mapping and survey.
The Green UAS certification process included a review of the platforms’ product and device security, including all components and subcomponents, and enrolls them in the program’s continual monitoring of supply chain risk management.
Webinar: Blue UAS Trends For Success
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 3:30-4:00 PM EDT
This webinar will cover common trends observed during the Blue UAS Refresh. It will lay out the next twelve month’s forecast for the Blue List and answer common questions from companies about Blue UAS.
Speakers:
Trent Emeneker – Project Manager, DIU
Orlando Zambrano – Commercial Engagement, DIU
Registration: Registration is free for all attendees
Q&A: Blue UAS Refresh and Green UAS pathway for NDAA compliance verification
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?
AUVSI Announces Certification of Additional Green UAS Components
This week, AUVSI announced the addition of 4 products to the Green UAS component cleared list. This follows the recent certification of a new UAS platform as Green, which also assessed the platform’s included components: CubePilot Cube Purple and Cube Blue flight controllers, Ardupilot Arducopter software, and Panasonic Toughbook Ground Control Station.
AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Hoverfly Spectre Tethered Drone
The first tethered UAS Platform verified as secure and NDAA compliant ahead of Blue UAS list refresh
Arlington, Va. — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies’ Spectre Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). The platform is the first tethered drone to be verified as meeting the highest levels of cybersecurity and the supply chain requirements in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on either AUVSI’s Green UAS list or the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS list.
Green UAS Certification Data-Sharing Agreement Enables Five New Components Added to Blue UAS Framework List
Exciting news: For the first time since the agreement of a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between AUVSI and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the Blue UAS Framework has been expanded with the addition of new components facilitated through the Green UAS data sharing process.
The newly added components are:
AUVSI and C-UAS Hub Presents: UAS and Counter-UAS Legislation Updates
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 13 at 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
Join UAS and Counter-UAS industry professionals and others involved in the progression of UAS and Counter-UAS legislation in the United States. Learn about the current status of pending UAS and Counter-UAS legislation, perspectives from security and industry professionals, and how you can stay informed and increase your voice in the industry. This webinar is free and is co-hosted by AUVSI and C-UAS Hub.
Speakers: