The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies\u2019 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\u2019s Green UAS list or the Defense Innovation Unit\u2019s (DIU) Blue UAS list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Green UAS certification process included a review of Spectre\u2019s product security, including all components and subcomponents, remote operations security, supply chain risk management and a review of Hoverfly\u2019s corporate cyber hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the Defense Innovation Unit is conducting a refresh<\/a> of vendors and platforms on the Blue UAS Cleared List, the agency has stated that it is, \u201cprioritizing UAS that have already been vetted as meeting the highest levels of cybersecurity and NDAA supply chain requirements.\u201d AUVSI\u2019s 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\u2019s Technical Capabilities, giving Green UAS verified platforms the same priority consideration as current Blue UAS vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Casie Oca\u00f1a, Director, Trusted Programs at AUVSI, said, \u201cAUVSI is committed to supporting the growth of a secure drone supply chain \u2013 and robust verification and certification is key to reaching that goal. We commend Hoverfly for successfully completing the Green UAS process and ensuring their drone meets the highest levels of cyber and supply chain security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “With more than a dozen other companies in various stages of the review process, we expect to announce the certification of additional drones and components as Green approved in the coming weeks and months,” said Hoverfly CEO Steve Walters, “which will expand the offerings of vetted UAS that serve sectors in public safety, critical infrastructure, and agriculture. We want to thank AUVSI for its leadership in developing the Green UAS List process, which provides an essential pathway for small defense businesses like Hoverfly to demonstrate NDAA compliance. The Green List certification demonstrates our commitment to exceeding the highest standards of supply chain security and cybersecurity. As the first tethered drone company to achieve this milestone, Hoverfly has made it a priority to integrate robust security measures into every aspect of our design and production. This ensures that our drones not only meet the operational needs of our customers but also protect critical systems from emerging threats.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n