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The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) recently announced that it 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.
The Green UAS certification process included a review of Spectre’s product security, including all components and subcomponents, remote operations security, supply chain risk management and a review of Hoverfly’s corporate cyber hygiene.
As the Defense Innovation Unit is conducting a refresh of vendors and platforms on the Blue UAS Cleared List, the agency has stated that it is “prioritizing UAS that have already been vetted as meeting the highest levels of cybersecurity and NDAA supply chain requirements.”
AUVSI’s Green UAS certification is intended to provide the same security assurances as DIU's Blue UAS certification. It is officially listed under the Refresh Challenge’s Technical Capabilities, giving Green UAS verified platforms the same priority consideration as current Blue UAS vendors.
What’s Next for Green UAS
AUVSI is committed to supporting the growth of a secure drone supply chain – and robust verification and certification is key to reaching that goal. With more than a dozen other companies in various stages of the review process, AUVSI expects to announce the certification of additional drones and components as Green approved in the coming weeks and months, which will expand the offerings of vetted UAS that serve sectors in public safety, critical infrastructure, and agriculture.
Why Green?
In close collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), AUVSI provides Green UAS as a solution to fill the gaps between the Blue UAS Cleared List and drones that meet non-DOD needs. AUVSI’s goal is to assess and certify additional platforms and components beyond those on the Blue UAS list as secure, widening the offering of secure, vetted drones available for procurement by non-DOD agencies.
AUVSI Green UAS helps to secure UAS for the rest of the non-DoD market, to include other federal agencies. Green UAS builds upon DIU’s Blue UAS program, while not precluding the ability of any company that obtains Green UAS certification to also seek out Blue UAS certification.
The Green UAS program mirrors DIU’s Blue UAS requirements for the certification process and also expands upon it, including a Remote Operations and Connectivity assessment that has become increasingly important across use cases. Learn more at AUVSI.org/green-uas.
AUVSI: Your Partner for the Future of Secure Autonomy
Becoming an AUVSI member gives you exclusive access to a wealth of ideas, people, and strategies that can elevate your work. Our extensive community includes over 400 leading organizations and more than 7,000 world-class professionals in the defense, civil, and commercial markets. AUVSI members benefit from special pricing for AUVSI Trusted Cyber and Green UAS drone platform and component certifications.
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