{"id":260477,"date":"2026-06-05T11:23:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mfe-is.com\/?p=260477"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:23:25","slug":"green-uas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mfe-is.com\/en_ca\/green-uas\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Green UAS? [New for 2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Green UAS: The Full Green UAS Cleared List [New for 2026]<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Green UAS\u2014sometimes called \u201cgreen drones\u201d\u2014are drones that have been independently assessed through AUVSI\u2019s Green UAS program and have achieved either Green UAS Cleared or Green UAS Certified status.<\/p>

The Green UAS program is designed to help buyers identify platforms that meet defined standards for cybersecurity, product security, and supply-chain risk management.<\/p>

\u2192 Jump to the full Green UAS list<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

In terms of vetting, Green UAS is closely aligned with Blue UAS. Both programs evaluate cybersecurity and supply-chain trustworthiness, and Green UAS now serves as a streamlined pathway into the broader Blue UAS ecosystem.<\/p>

The big difference between the two is that Blue UAS is primarily intended for government and defense use, while Green UAS was originally developed for commercial and non-defense organizations seeking a trusted drone standard.<\/p>

The Green UAS list is relatively small today compared to Blue UAS. But it\u2019s expected to expand over time as more drones complete the certification process.<\/p>

Keep reading for a closer look at Green UAS: what it is, how certification works, and the full list of approved drones.<\/p>

Quick Note: Why Green UAS Matters Right Now<\/h3>

In late 2025 and early 2026, new FCC actions increased uncertainty around the long-term availability of new<\/em> foreign-made drones in the U.S.\u2014especially for organizations that need predictable procurement, support, and compliance.<\/p>

That shift has made vetted U.S.\/trusted options (including Green UAS platforms) more relevant for some buyers than they were even a year ago.<\/p>

Need something specific?<\/strong> Green UAS is only one part of the trusted-drone ecosystem. Use the guides below to compare it with NDAA compliance, Blue UAS, American-made drones, and current DJI-related restrictions.<\/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>
A cleared list of Blue UAS drones and what Blue UAS means<\/td>Blue UAS guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
A guide to American-made drones, U.S.-based manufacturers, and trusted domestic or U.S.-aligned platforms<\/td>American-made drones guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
What the DJI ban means and how current restrictions affect buyers<\/td>DJI ban guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
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The Full Green UAS List<\/h2>\n

Below is the current list of drone platforms that have publicly achieved Green UAS status through AUVSI’s Green UAS program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Depending on the manufacturer and certification pathway pursued, a platform may have achieved either Green UAS Cleared or Green UAS Certified status. Both pathways are designed to evaluate cybersecurity, product security, and supply-chain trustworthiness, although Green UAS Certified includes a broader set of assessment areas.<\/p>\n

The number of Green UAS platforms remains relatively small compared to Blue UAS. That’s partly because the Green UAS program is newer and continues to evolve, with additional aircraft expected to be added as manufacturers complete the certification process.<\/p>\n

This list includes complete drone platforms only. It does not include certified components, subsystems, software products, or other technologies that may also participate in the Green UAS ecosystem.<\/p>\n