{"id":104870,"date":"2024-12-13T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T15:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dronelife.com\/?p=104870"},"modified":"2024-12-12T13:25:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T18:25:25","slug":"green-uas-certification-expands-secure-drone-options-for-public-safety-and-critical-missions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dronelife.com\/2024\/12\/13\/green-uas-certification-expands-secure-drone-options-for-public-safety-and-critical-missions\/","title":{"rendered":"Green UAS Certification Expands Secure Drone Options for Public Safety and Critical Missions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AUVSI Adds Four UAS Platforms to Green UAS List<\/h3>\n

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)<\/a> has announced Green UAS certification for four new platforms: Ascent AeroSystems<\/a>\u2019 Spirit, AgEagle\u2019s<\/a> Ebee Tac, and Inspired Flight\u2019<\/a>s IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These certifications expand the options for secure, NDAA-compliant drones suitable for public safety, critical infrastructure, and mapping applications.<\/p>\n

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The Green UAS program addresses a critical need for secure, vetted drones outside the Department of Defense (DoD) sector. The certification process includes thorough reviews of product and device security, covering all components and subcomponents, alongside ongoing supply chain risk management monitoring.<\/p>\n

A Collaborative Effort for Secure Drone Operations<\/h3>\n

The Green UAS program builds upon the Defense Innovation Unit\u2019s (DIU) Blue UAS initiative. David Michelson, DIU\u2019s Autonomy Portfolio Director, emphasized the significance of this collaboration:<\/p>\n

\u201cAUVSI\u2019s Green UAS initiative provides certainty as to NDAA compliance and a cyber security standard. AUVSI\u2019s framework for cybersecurity and NDAA supply chain compliance is modeled on DIU\u2019s approach to Blue UAS. I am enthusiastic to see an industry-led program like Green UAS that can give the same level of trust to the commercial sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

This initiative is designed to provide secure drone options for federal, state, and local agencies conducting sensitive missions. Casie Oca\u00f1a, AUVSI\u2019s Trusted Programs Director, highlighted the program\u2019s impact:<\/p>\n

\u201cGreen UAS certification ensures that non-DoD federal, state, and local agencies and other security-sensitive technology users can continue to access secure, NDAA-compliant drone technology. These additions maintain robust procurement options open while giving agencies the confidence to deploy drones for critical missions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Industry Support for Green UAS Certification<\/h3>\n

Companies receiving certification shared their perspectives on the program. Ascent AeroSystems\u2019 CEO Peter Fuchs noted the Spirit\u2019s unique design and operational capabilities: \u00a0\u201cWe are pleased to add Green UAS to the Spirit\u2019s certification pedigree. This new certification is further demonstration of our commitment to the manufacturing, cybersecurity, and performance excellence that enables our customers to perform critical missions wherever, and whenever required.\u201d<\/p>\n

AgEagle Aerial Systems CEO Bill Irby stated: \u00a0\u201cWe are honored to be a company engaged with AUVSI and to work with the association through the Green UAS certification process. The value added to the community through this process is evident.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rick Stollmeyer, CEO of Inspired Flight, commented: \u00a0\u201cInspired Flight is pleased to embrace AUVSI\u2019s Green UAS program, which provides an important certification of NDAA compliance and security.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bridging Security Gaps Beyond Blue UAS<\/h3>\n

AUVSI launched the Green UAS initiative in collaboration with DIU to address non-DoD needs. The program mirrors DIU\u2019s Blue UAS certification process while expanding capabilities, including a Remote Operations and Connectivity assessment.<\/p>\n

AUVSI\u2019s Green UAS memo, published in June 2024, provides procurement guidance for government agencies and private industries conducting sensitive missions. This initiative ensures access to secure, NDAA-compliant drones while enabling manufacturers to share data with DIU under an April 2024 Memorandum of Understanding.<\/p>\n

For more details on the Green UAS program, visit AUVSI.org\/green-uas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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