AUVSI Collaborates with DIU on Cybersecurity Certification Pilot for Commercial Drones

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world's leading trade association for uncrewed vehicle systems, has announced a collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to further commercial cyber methodologies to build a shared standard--like the one used to develop the DIU's Blue UAS "Cleared List." AUVSI's effort is designed to expand the number of vetted Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, or UAS, that meet Congressional and federal agency drone security requirements. "The goal of this new pilot initiative is to extend relevant cyber credentialing across the U.S. industrial base, proactively, streamlining and accelerating capabilities available to the Department of Defense (DoD) and the rest of the U.S. government," said Brian Wynne, AUVSI President and CEO. "We are grateful for DIU's partnership and look forward to working with them to make the US drone industry more resilient and secure." AUVSI efforts will streamline the vetting process and further expand the potential small UAS entrants to the government through its Trusted Cyber Program.