{"id":260367,"date":"2026-01-27T12:18:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T18:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mfe-is.com\/?p=260367"},"modified":"2026-03-17T12:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:49:47","slug":"blue-uas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mfe-is.com\/en_ca\/blue-uas\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Drones: The Full Blue UAS Cleared List [New for 2026]\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Blue Drones: The Full Blue UAS Cleared List [New for 2026]\u200b<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Blue UAS\u2014also called “blue drones”\u2014are drones that have been vetted and approved for U.S. government use through the Department of Defense\u2019s (DOD’s) Blue UAS program. (\u201cUAS\u201d stands for uncrewed aerial systems\u2014i.e., drones.)<\/p>

\u2192\u00a0Jump to the full list of Blue Drones<\/a><\/span><\/p>

To become a blue drone, companies must undergo rigorous security, supply-chain, and performance assessments. After getting approval, the specific drone is added to the Blue UAS Cleared List.<\/p>

These drones are considered trusted options for government and defense missions, and automatically approved for procurement from a safety and security standpoint.<\/p>

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The Skydio X10D\u00a0is a certified blue drone<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Why Blue UAS Matters Right Now<\/h3>

In late 2025, the FCC effectively blocked all foreign drone companies from importing new drones. There are exemptions to the block, including exemptions for blue drones\u2014and we expect more to be rolled out as time passes.<\/p>

But the emphasis on security concerns is making Blue UAS all the more appealing to companies that want to make sure the technology they use is free from both import and potential security issues.<\/p>

Need something specific?<\/strong> Use the guides below to go straight to the topic that best matches what you\u2019re researching.<\/p>

If you’re looking for\u2026<\/th>Start here<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
A plain-English guide to what NDAA-compliant drones are and how they differ from Blue UAS and Green UAS<\/td>NDAA-compliant drones guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
How Green UAS works and which drones are Green UAS approved<\/td>Green UAS guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
What the DJI ban means and how current restrictions affect buyers<\/td>DJI ban guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Non-DJI options for commercial, enterprise, and government drone programs<\/td>DJI alternatives guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Full Blue UAS Cleared List<\/h2>\nBelow is the complete Blue List, compiled directly from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and organized alphabetically by manufacturer.\n\nEach platform links to its official manufacturer page for additional details.\n