ModalAI®, a U.S. leader in autonomous drone technology, announced significant milestones in advancing trusted drone autonomy for the federal government. Three of the company’s FPV drones, the Stinger Vision FPV, Seeker Vision FPV 5” and Seeker Vision FPV 7” (Max), have been officially added to the <a href="https://www.diu.mil/blue-uas-cleared-list">Blue UAS Cleared List</a>, the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) designation for complete, government-approved unmanned aircraft systems.Simultaneously, ModalAI has expanded its footprint in the <a href="https://www.diu.mil/blue-uas/framework">Blue UAS Framework</a>, now holding the most components of any drone manufacturer, 16 in total, including VRX/VTX systems, power modules, modems, and cameras. These additions join ModalAI's VOXL 2 autopilot that joined the Blue UAS Framework program in 2022 as its founding autopilot.These new components strengthen ModalAI’s position as a premier U.S. manufacturer of autonomous drone technology and offer developers and government customers even more secure, interoperable options for building or deploying advanced drone systems.ModalAI components on the Blue UAS Framework:<a href="https://modalai.com/voxl-2">VOXL 2 Autopilot</a> (MDK-M0154 / MDK-M0054)Flight Core v2 (MDK-M0087-1-00)VOXL Power Module V3 (MDK-M0041-1-03)VOXL/VOXL 2 Microhard Modem Add-on (MDK-M0048-3-00)ELRS Gemini TX/RX (M0193, <a href="https://modalai.com/m0184">MDK-M0184-1-01</a>)MVX: VRX and VTX (MVX-R0001, M0185)...and more.All ModalAI components listed in the dual-use Blue UAS Framework have passed rigorous cybersecurity and country of origin evaluation and are now available to developers and integrators looking to build secure, NDAA-compliant drone solutions.<h2 style="margin-left:0px;">Stinger Vision FPV: Blue UAS Cleared Drone Built to Deploy Today or Develop for the Future</h2>ModalAI also unveiled the new <a href="https://modalai.com/stinger-vision-fpv">Stinger Vision FPV</a>, a compact indoor reconnaissance drone that is officially on the Blue UAS Cleared List. Stinger Vision FPV is an out-of-the-box dual-use solution ready to be deployed for government missions, and can also be used as a reference drone for developers looking to build bespoke FPV solutions.&nbsp;Key features of Stinger Vision FPV:VOXL 2 Mini AutopilotEncrypted Digital MVX System (VTX + VRX)Compact, caged design for indoor useLow-latency, high-reliability video streamingFully NDAA-compliant out-of-the-boxStinger Vision FPV is available now via<a href="https://www.modalai.com/"> modalai.com</a> for customers who require a trusted FPV solution built with NDAA-compliant components.<h2 style="margin-left:0px;">Seeker Vision FPV 5” and 7” (Max): Blue UAS Cleared and Available for Government Use</h2>The Seeker Vision FPV drones, available in both 5-inch and 7-inch configurations, are now officially part of the Blue UAS Cleared List, making them deployable today for federal operations. Together, these systems all utilize the same common core, MOSA-inspired, DoD certified, US-built / NDAA-compliant components, working together on a single open Software Development Kit (SDK) to ensure that the Seeker Vision FPV lineup is easy to use, update, modify, reconfigure, and extend.Both variants are now available to government customers through<a href="https://www.adsinc.com/"> ADS, Inc</a>, CHS6 and can be purchased via P-card by reaching out at <a href="https://www.modalai.com/pages/blue-uas-cleared-fpv-customer-intake-form">modalai.com</a>.<h2 style="margin-left:0px;">A Growing Ecosystem for Trusted Autonomy</h2>ModalAI continues to lead the industry in offering U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant drone technology backed by open architecture and autonomous capabilities. With three Cleared FPV drones, a growing list of Framework-listed components, and new out-of-the-box solutions like Stinger Vision FPV, ModalAI provides the building blocks for secure autonomy at scale.

2025-08-20 - ModalAI Expands Blue UAS Leadership with New Cleared Drones and Framework Components (UAS Magazine)

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ModalAI announced significant milestones in advancing trusted drone autonomy for the federal government. Three of the company’s FPV drones, the Stinger Vision FPV, Seeker Vision FPV 5” and Seeker Vision FPV 7” (Max), have been officially added to the Blue UAS Cleared List, the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) designation for complete, government-approved unmanned aircraft systems.

ModalAI Expands Blue UAS Leadership with New Cleared Drones and Framework Components

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