UxV Market

US + Allied UxV Supplier Reference
Components, payloads, propulsion — the merchant layer behind the platforms.
EDITION 2026 VOL II · ISSUE 17 313 FIRMS 16 CATEGORIES REVIEWED 05 MAY 2026
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Sensors and Navigation

GNSS, INS, IMU, radar, lidar, air-data, perception, and navigation-aiding components.

E Sensors and Navigation 82 of 82 firms shown · reviewed 05 MAY
  1. A.0025
    Drone Français
    Néville · France · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Propulsion ElectronicsFlight and Vehicle ControlSensors and NavigationAirframes
    French-based supplier of integrated propulsion and flight-control electronics for small unmanned systems, including the ESC Centurion v2 (4-in-1, 65A continuous) and Carte de vol flight controller. Production-ready. NDAA compliance and Blue UAS certification status not publicly disclosed; limited open-source evidence of US prime integration or contract wins.
  2. A.0030
    Allocortech
    Waynesboro, Virginia · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    NDAA-compliant Production Propulsion ElectronicsPower SystemsCommunicationsFlight TerminationFlight and Vehicle ControlSensors and Navigation
    Virginia-based subsystem supplier producing BLDC motor controllers (Taurus line: AEX, AE, C60, 400 OTiS up to 20 kW), flight termination systems (Comet FTS, dual-redundant radio-linked), flight computers/power hubs (Clio-B), and smart battery packs (Lohner). NDAA-compliant, in production across propulsion electronics, power systems, flight control, and termination. Blue UAS status unknown; limited public visibility on specific platform integrations or defense contracts.
  3. B.0037
    Ducommun
    California · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Propulsion MechanicalCommunicationsElectronic WarfareStructures and MaterialsSensors and NavigationMechanical Subsystems
    Brushless DC motors, stepper motors, high-precision resolvers, RF switches, and aerodynamic stabilization systems (FastFin®) for defense and aerospace platforms. In-house production across propulsion, sensors, communications, and structures. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of major BAE Systems supplier relationship but limited unmanned-systems program visibility.
  4. B.0056
    MKS & Zeus Servos
    United States · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Propulsion MechanicalSensors and NavigationISR PayloadsMechanical SubsystemsFlight and Vehicle Control
    Manufactures servo actuators and flight-control components for unmanned aircraft, including brushless and high-voltage servo families, DroneCAN interface modules, and gyro stabilization units. Production-ready across multiple form factors and voltage classes. NDAA compliance status, Blue UAS certification, and prime integrator adoption remain undocumented in public sources.
  5. B.0068
    UAV Propulsion Tech
    Tampa, Florida · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Propulsion MechanicalPropulsion ElectronicsFlight and Vehicle ControlSensors and NavigationISR PayloadsRecovery SystemsPower SystemsMechanical SubsystemsCommunications
    Tampa-based reseller of international UAV propulsion and subsystems: 2-stroke engines (5–50 kW), micro turbines, electric motors/generators, servos, autopilots, EO/IR gimbals, and sensors from 12+ countries. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public evidence of specific defense contracts or US platform integration limited.
  6. C.0031
    Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems
    Kirkland, Washington · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Power SystemsFlight and Vehicle ControlSensors and Navigation
    Modular power generation, distribution, and conversion systems for airframe and MEA/eVTOL platforms, plus avionics data gateway (Aircraft Interface Devices). Production-ready CorePower® family serves UAV and traditional aircraft. NDAA compliance and Blue UAS certification status unknown; limited public evidence on unmanned-specific deployment or defense contracts.
  7. C.0034
    Crane Aerospace & Electronics
    Lynnwood, Washington · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Power SystemsSensors and NavigationMechanical SubsystemsElectronic WarfareCommunications
    Crane supplies DC-DC converters (xMOR, Interpoint families), fuel gauging systems, integrated microwave assemblies, and sensors for aerospace/defense platforms including UAVs and advanced air mobility. Production-ready across power, RF, and sensing domains. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; no major UAS platform wins documented in public record.
  8. C.0046
    Lyten
    San Jose, California · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    NDAA-compliant Production Power SystemsStructures and MaterialsSensors and Navigation
    Manufactures US-sourced lithium-sulfur and lithium-ion battery cells and packs for unmanned systems (NDAA-compliant); also produces 3D graphene-enhanced filament, adhesives, and concrete admixture. Recently acquired Northvolt Sweden assets. Public evidence on current UAS program integration and production volumes is limited.
  9. C.0051
    Power Device Corporation
    Bohemia, New York · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Power SystemsPropulsion ElectronicsSensors and Navigation
    Manufactures power distribution, conversion, and motion-control components for aerospace and defense platforms—solid-state power controllers, 28V supplies, data recorders, and synchro/resolver converters in production. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status not publicly confirmed; end-use applications span manned and unmanned systems, but specific unmanned-platform integrations lack public documentation.
  10. C.0052
    SubCtech
    Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein · Germany · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Power SystemsSensors and NavigationGround Segment
    German marine power and sensor specialist. Makes Li-Ion battery systems for AUVs and subsea platforms, plus environmental monitoring instruments (pCO2, water quality, data loggers). Production-ready across multiple product lines. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; no visible U.S. defense contracts in public record. Primary customer base appears civilian—research, aquaculture, offshore energy.
  11. D.0017
    Airvolute
    Trnava · Slovakia · reviewed 04 MAY
    NDAA-compliant Production Flight and Vehicle ControlAirframesMechanical SubsystemsSensors and Navigation
    Slovakia-based maker of integrated DroneCore autopilots (dual FMU, Jetson compute, power distribution) and small UAS platforms (Stribog ISR, Patron FPV) built on open architecture principles. NDAA-compliant. Blue UAS status unknown. Strong vendor testimonials from mid-tier integrators; limited public evidence of DoD or allied procurement beyond compliance declarations.
  12. D.0018
    ARK Electron
    Salt Lake City, Utah · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Blue UAS Framework Production Flight and Vehicle ControlSensors and NavigationPropulsion ElectronicsPower SystemsCommunications
    Flight controllers, autopilot carriers, and sensor modules (GPS, IMU, optical flow, ESCs, power distribution) for small unmanned systems. NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS listed. Salt Lake City-based subsystem supplier with broad product range across vehicle control, navigation, and avionics integration; limited public evidence of fielded programs or production volumes.
  13. D.0019
    Auterion
    Arlington, Virginia · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    NDAA-compliant Production Flight and Vehicle ControlGround SegmentAirframesSensors and Navigation
    Integrated autopilot and operating-system vendor for autonomous UAS fleets. Skynode X and Skynode S are production flight controllers (both NDAA-compliant; S also Blue UAS-certified); AuterionOS is a vendor-independent onboard OS; Nemyx delivers swarm autonomy; Long Range One Way Attack is a 1,000-mile loitering-munition airframe. Auterion Suite and Mission Control provide cloud fleet management and mission planning. Public evidence supports production status across all product lines; no major contract awards or programs named in open sources.
  14. D.0020
    CubePilot Pty Ltd
    Norlane, Victoria · Australia · reviewed 03 MAY
    Blue UAS Framework Production Flight and Vehicle ControlSensors and Navigation
    Australian autopilot-on-module flight controller supplier (Cube family) and precision RTK GNSS module provider, in production and Blue UAS certified. Manufacturing and assembly reportedly US-based. NDAA compliance status not publicly disclosed. GPS-denied navigation capability claimed but maturity undefined. Pixhawk ecosystem heritage noted; limited public contract evidence available.
  15. D.0021
    Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions
    Ashburn, Virginia · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Flight and Vehicle ControlCommunicationsTest and MeasurementSensors and NavigationGround SegmentMechanical Subsystems
    Supplies flight control computers, embedded processors, data acquisition systems, and tactical networking hardware (PacStar, IQ-Core, TTC, Axon, Acra lines) across VPX, VME, and small-form-factor architectures. Strong presence in test-and-measurement and mission computing for defense platforms. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status not publicly confirmed; limited disclosure of specific unmanned-systems integration or program wins in open sources.
  16. D.0022
    ModalAI
    San Diego, California · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Blue UAS Framework Production Flight and Vehicle ControlPropulsion ElectronicsSensors and NavigationCommunicationsAirframes
    San Diego-based maker of autonomous flight control systems (VOXL 2, VOXL 2 Mini autopilots) and Blue UAS–cleared FPV drones (Stinger Vision, Seeker Vision). Also supplies ESCs, vision sensors, and communications modules for drone integration. NDAA-compliant, production-ready. Strong ecosystem ties (PX4, Qualcomm, ROS). Limited public evidence of major defense prime contracts; marketing emphasizes commercial/developer use cases.
  17. D.0023
    Moog Inc.
    East Aurora, New York · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Flight and Vehicle ControlPropulsion MechanicalPower SystemsISR PayloadsSensors and NavigationMunitionsMechanical SubsystemsPropulsion ElectronicsCommunicationsAirframes
    Manufacturer of flight control actuators, propulsion systems, gimbals, motor controllers, and turret stabilization systems for defense platforms including missiles, combat vehicles, and spacecraft. Production-ready across multiple unmanned-systems categories. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of current unmanned-systems program participation is limited despite broad component relevance to UAS architectures.
  18. D.0026
    Embention
    Spain · Spain · reviewed 04 MAY
    NDAA-compliant Production Flight and Vehicle ControlCommunicationsPropulsion ElectronicsSensors and NavigationGround Segment
    Spanish autopilot and avionics supplier producing fail-safe to fail-operational flight controllers (Veronte 1x/4x/DRx), AI-enabled KAI autopilot with loitering-munition and C-UAS variants, motor controllers, vision-based navigation, and ground systems. All major products NDAA-compliant. Blue UAS status unknown. Public evidence strong on aviation-grade certification (DO-178C/254) and eVTOL roadmap; limited detail on fielded defense contracts or production volume.
  19. D.0028
    Near Earth
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    NDAA-compliant Low-rate production Flight and Vehicle ControlSensors and Navigation
    Flight and vehicle-control autonomy systems for rotorcraft and fixed-wing platforms, including the Firefly compact flight system (NDAA 2023 compliant, low-rate production) and RUC-60 optionally-piloted Black Hawk conversion for contested logistics. CAPTAIN deterministic autonomy architecture claimed for mission assurance; public evidence on maturity, fielded hours, and program adoption remains limited. Blue UAS certification status unknown.
  20. D.0029
    Neousys
    Taiwan · Taiwan · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Flight and Vehicle ControlSensors and Navigation
    Manufactures rugged fanless industrial computers (Nuvo, SEMIL, POC series) and edge AI platforms with GPU support, plus NVIDIA Jetson-based vision systems (NRU series with GMSL2 camera hubs). Primary markets are vehicle/railway embedded computing and harsh-environment applications. No public evidence of NDAA compliance, Blue UAS certification, or named defense contracts; gaps exist regarding unmanned-systems integration maturity and U.S. supply-chain qualification status.
  21. D.0030
    NW Blue
    Portland, Oregon · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Blue UAS Framework Production Flight and Vehicle ControlSensors and NavigationPropulsion ElectronicsCommunicationsPower SystemsAirframes
    Reseller of autopilots, GPS, ESCs, telemetry, and airframe components—primarily CubePilot systems and allied platforms. NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS listed. Serves defense, commercial, and academic buyers with same-day shipping. Public evidence confirms certification status and product range; limited independent data on integration capability or program wins beyond retail operations.
  22. D.0031
    PrimeCor Systems
    Alicante · Spain · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Flight and Vehicle ControlGround SegmentSensors and Navigation
    Spain-based subsystem supplier of flight-control autopilots, Remote ID/GNSS trackers, geocaging, and cloud-based safety monitoring for UAS regulatory compliance under EASA standards. Products span C5/C6 conversion kits and Safety-as-a-Service platforms for BVLOS and high-risk operations. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of deployments exists but supply-chain footprint in US/allied procurement remains opaque.
  23. D.0036
    UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía
    Madrid · Spain · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Flight and Vehicle ControlSensors and NavigationGround SegmentTest and Measurement
    Spanish flight-control and navigation-systems supplier offering production-ready autopilots (VECTOR-400/600) for fixed-wing, rotary, VTOL, and target platforms, plus GNSS-denied navigation kits, AHRS-IMU modules, dual-GNSS compasses, and ground-control software. Public evidence of operational deployments exists but NDAA and Blue UAS certification status remain undisclosed.
  24. E.0041
    Advanced Navigation
    Sydney, NSW · Australia · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationAirframesGround Segment
    Sydney-based maker of inertial navigation systems—MEMS and fiber-optic IMU/AHRS, GNSS/INS, acoustic positioning, and subsea platforms. Certus and Boreas lines dominate the precision-navigation portfolio across air, land, and sea. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of defense adoption (Boeing, Anduril) and mining traction is solid, but supply-chain integration details and US regulatory clearance remain opaque.
  25. E.0042
    Aeroprobe Corporation
    Christiansburg, Virginia · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationTest and Measurement
    Produces eight variants of micro air data computers and associated air data probes (pitot-static, multi-function, TAT) optimized for UAV flight across altitude and maneuver envelopes, plus multi-hole probes and calibration services for aerodynamic testing. US-manufactured, MIL-STD and DO-qualified. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of specific defense primes or programs limited.
  26. E.0043
    Ainstein
    Lawrence, Kansas · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    Manufactures mmWave radar sensors for UAV altimetry, obstacle avoidance, and automotive ADAS. Product line spans altitude measurement (US-D1, LR-D1 series), collision avoidance (OA-Lite/Pro), and 4D imaging radar (O-79, T-79, I-79, K-77). NDAA compliance and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public evidence of defense adoption limited; customer roster includes commercial aerospace and industrial vehicle OEMs.
  27. E.0044
    AIRMAR Technology Corporation
    Milford, New Hampshire · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationCommunications
    Designs and manufactures acoustic depth/speed/temperature transducers, ultrasonic weather stations, and subsea altimeters for marine, commercial fishing, scientific survey, and unmanned platform markets. Primary customer base is recreational and commercial marine; unmanned systems applications (USV/AUV) represent a growing but publicly underdocumented segment. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public evidence of DoD/allied procurement contracts is thin.
  28. E.0045
    AMETEK AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
    United States · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationPower SystemsPropulsion MechanicalFlight and Vehicle ControlTest and MeasurementMechanical SubsystemsStructures and Materials
    Broad aerospace & defense component supplier spanning sensors, power systems, propulsion, and mechanical subsystems for commercial, military, and rotorcraft platforms including eVTOL/UAVs. Public evidence thin on NDAA/Blue UAS certification status and specific unmanned-systems program involvement; enumerated products focus on metallurgical analysis instruments rather than flight-critical hardware.
  29. E.0046
    ANELLO Photonics
    Santa Clara, California · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    Manufactures optical-gyro inertial navigation systems (INS) and inertial measurement units (IMU) for UAVs, autonomous ground vehicles, and maritime platforms operating in GPS-denied environments. Products span aerial, ground, and maritime domains; includes ATAK-integrated kit for tactical use. Public evidence on NDAA compliance, Blue UAS certification, or active defense contracts is absent or thin. Silicon photonics core technology claimed but independent validation not readily available.
  30. E.0047
    Applanix (Trimble Applanix)
    United States · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationFlight and Vehicle Control
    Manufactures GNSS-inertial navigation and positioning subsystems (POS family, APX/AP+ OEM boards) for airborne, marine, and land platforms, including direct-georeferencing solutions for UAV mapping and autonomy development. NDAA certification status and specific US defense contracts not confirmed in public record; Blue UAS listing not verified. Production-ready across multiple form factors.
  31. E.0048
    Bavovna.AI
    United States · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationFlight and Vehicle ControlGround SegmentISR PayloadsAirframes
    Develops AI-powered hybrid inertial navigation (INS) and airflow sensors for GPS-denied and electronic-warfare-threatened UAV operations across VTOL, fixed-wing, and multirotor platforms. Production-ready Navigation Kit and Mission Planner software; also offers ground-support tower and experimental SIGINT RF module. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Integrated on RadioBird, Aurelia, and Orqa platforms; one fixed-wing customer operating under NDA. Public evidence of real-world deployment limited.
  32. E.0049
    CMC Electronics
    Montreal, Quebec · Canada · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationFlight and Vehicle ControlISR Payloads
    Montreal-based avionics subsystem supplier specializing in GNSS receivers (CMA-5500/5600 DAL-A dual-frequency), flight management systems (civil and military, MOSA/FACE-aligned), Doppler velocity sensors, multicore avionics computers, head-up displays (1,000+ fielded across 30+ platforms), and mission displays. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Strong civil/military helicopter and transport heritage; expanding UAS portfolio. Public evidence on current production volumes and US defense contracts limited.
  33. E.0050
    Echodyne
    Kirkland, Washington · United States · reviewed 05 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationGround SegmentISR Payloads
    Kirkland-based supplier of metamaterials electronically scanned array (MESA) radar systems—EchoShield (medium-range pulse-Doppler), EchoGuard (short-range FMCW), EchoFlight (airborne FMCW), and EchoWare software—for defense, government, critical infrastructure, and UAS/AAM markets. Production-ready and fielded across 40+ countries via integrators and primes. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status not disclosed in public sources.
  34. E.0051
    Exyn Technologies
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationFlight and Vehicle ControlGround SegmentMechanical Subsystems
    Modular LiDAR SLAM mapping payload (Nexys) and autonomous navigation software (ExynAI) for GPS-denied aerial and ground robotics. Production-ready subsystem for OEMs and integrators; NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public evidence limited on defense-sector contracts or government program integration.
  35. E.0052
    Hemisphere GNSS
    Tempe, Arizona · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationTest and Measurement
    Manufactures multi-frequency GNSS OEM boards (Phantom, Vega), receivers, antennas, and inertial-navigation systems for UAV and robotics integration, plus the Atlas L-band global correction service. Production-ready across portfolio. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of defense/allied unmanned-systems adoption is thin.
  36. E.0053
    Honeywell
    Phoenix, Arizona · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    Manufactures MEMS inertial navigation systems (IMUs, INS/GNSS navigators), mmWave radar velocity-aiding, and GNSS anti-jamming for UAVs across all size classes and loitering munitions. Product line spans tactical-grade (HG3900, HG4930) to export-unrestricted compact units (i300, i700). NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence does not clearly establish production volume, active program integration, or supply-chain risk factors.
  37. E.0054
    Inertial Labs
    Paeonian Springs, Virginia · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    NDAA-compliant Production Sensors and NavigationISR PayloadsElectronic Warfare
    Manufactures tactical-grade inertial measurement units, GPS-aided inertial navigation systems, and vision-aided INS for fixed-wing and rotary-wing UAVs operating in GNSS-denied environments; also produces LiDAR remote sensing payloads and anti-jamming GNSS antennas. NDAA-compliant. Limited public evidence of specific defense primes or programs beyond government contracting claims.
  38. E.0055
    Ouster
    San Francisco, California · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Blue UAS Framework Production Sensors and NavigationGround SegmentISR Payloads
    Digital lidar sensor and perception-software supplier. Produces OS series (OS0–OS2, OSDome) scanning lidars and VLP/VLS spinning variants ranging 35–400m; OS1 NDAA-compliant. Recently acquired Stereolabs stereo/mono cameras and ZED Box edge compute. Blue UAS status unclear. Software stack includes Gemini (perception middleware), BlueCity (smart-city traffic), and Studio (point-cloud visualization). Public evidence supports production readiness across drone, robotics, security, and ITS verticals; limited visible DoD program attribution.
  39. E.0056
    Septentrio
    Leuven · Belgium · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationGround Segment
    Belgian GNSS/INS receiver and smart-antenna manufacturer in production across modular, board-level, and rugged-box form factors for UAV, autonomous vehicle, and robotics applications. Strong anti-jamming and anti-spoofing positioning claims; limited public evidence on NDAA compliance, Blue UAS certification, or US defense program adoption. Readiness status production-grade across portfolio.
  40. E.0057
    VectorNav Technologies
    Dallas, Texas · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationGround Segment
    Manufactures miniature and tactical-grade IMU/AHRS and GNSS/INS navigation modules (VN-100 through VN-310 series) in production across industrial and defense applications. NDAA compliance status not disclosed; Blue UAS status unknown. Public evidence confirms 100K+ units fielded and 5,000+ customers globally, but lacks detail on specific DoD programs, certification roadmaps, or supply-chain resilience commitments.
  41. E.0058
    EMCORE
    Tinley Park, Illinois · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    Fiber optic gyroscopes, tactical-grade IMUs, and integrated GPS/INS navigation systems for UAVs, ground vehicles, and missile guidance. Most products are non-ITAR and in production; TACNAV systems are SOCOM type-classified for military vehicles. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status not publicly documented.
  42. E.0059
    Eview GNSS Solutions
    Burnaby, BC · Canada · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    Reseller of Septentrio-based GNSS receivers, boards, and antennas emphasizing anti-jamming/anti-spoofing capability via AIM+ technology. Product line spans compact modules (simpleRTK3B, Mosaic Click) to ruggedized boxes; serves UAV, marine, robotics, and survey markets. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public evidence of actual defense or allied-system deployments is sparse.
  43. E.0060
    FIBERPRO, Inc.
    Daejeon · South Korea · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    South Korea–based sensor and navigation component supplier specializing in fiber optic gyroscopes, inertial measurement units, and positioning/navigation/timing systems. Named products include FG 150, FI 200 series, TS3000, and FI3300. In production. NDAA compliance and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of US defense contracts or programs absent.
  44. E.0061
    Gladiator Technologies
    Snoqualmie, Washington · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    MEMS inertial sensors and IMUs—gyroscopes, accelerometers, and integrated navigation systems—optimized for low noise and high-speed processing in defense and unmanned platforms. AS9100D certified; NDAA and Blue UAS status not publicly disclosed. Limited public evidence of major prime contracts or DoD programs.
  45. E.0062
    Hexagon | NovAtel
    Calgary, Alberta · Canada · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationElectronic Warfare
    GNSS/inertial navigation and positioning components for unmanned systems: receivers, IMUs, antennas (including anti-jam CRPA variants), and post-processing software. Notable products include PwrPak7 series inertial navigation systems and GRIT spoofing/interference detection technology. NDAA compliance status and Blue UAS certification unclear from public sources. Canadian-headquartered subsidiary of Hexagon.
  46. E.0063
    Locus Lock
    Westminster, Colorado · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Blue UAS Framework Production Sensors and Navigation
    Software-defined GNSS receivers and RTK positioning engines for precision navigation in UAVs, ground vehicles, and defense platforms. LEO100 production-ready; NDAA and Blue UAS certified. Public evidence on deployment scale and customer integration remains limited.
  47. E.0064
    Maxtena
    Germantown, Maryland · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationCommunications
    Active multi-frequency GNSS antennas (helical and conformal patch) spanning L1–L5 and L-Band, plus phased-array satellite terminals with autonomous tracking and RF cybersecurity. Maryland-based, in production. NDAA compliance status and specific defense contracts not publicly documented.
  48. E.0065
    MicroStrain by HBK
    Williston, Vermont · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    NDAA-compliant Production Sensors and Navigation
    Manufacturer of tactical-grade inertial measurement units and GNSS/INS navigation sensors for unmanned systems; product line includes 3DM series (CV7, GQ7, GX5, CX5) and InertialConnect software. NDAA-compliant. Public evidence on specific UAS integrations and current program adoption is limited.
  49. E.0066
    NORBIT
    Trondheim · Norway · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationISR PayloadsGround SegmentFlight and Vehicle Control
    Manufactures integrated sensor and navigation subsystems for unmanned platforms, including synthetic aperture radar, bathymetric systems, and inertial/GNSS modules under the WINGHEAD and WBMS product lines. Norwegian firm in production-ready status with limited public visibility on U.S. defense certifications (NDAA compliance, Blue UAS status unknown) or named U.S. program integration.
  50. E.0067
    Reventec
    Downton, Wiltshire · United Kingdom · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    Mil-spec capacitive fuel/oil level sensors and non-contact TMR position sensors for UAV and defence platforms, in production across micro to heavy-duty variants. UK-based. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of specific defence contracts or programs is thin.
  51. E.0068
    Safran Federal Systems
    Rochester, New York · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationTest and MeasurementElectronic Warfare
    GNSS testing and simulation (BroadSim suite, Skydel engine), inertial navigation systems (BlackNaute, SkyNaute), assured PNT subsystems (VersaPNT, SecureSync M-Code), and NAVWAR capabilities (BroadSense, BroadShield). Rochester-based Safran Federal Systems holds production-ready inventory across sensors, navigation, and EW domains. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public record shows Army Black Hawk INS integration but lacks visible prime contract announcements or supply-chain visibility documentation.
  52. E.0069
    SBG Systems
    Carrières-sur-Seine · France · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    French-headquartered supplier of inertial measurement units, AHRS, and inertial navigation systems spanning the Ellipse, Ekinox, Apogee, Quanta, Pulse, Navsight, and Stellar-40 product lines. Serves defense, autonomous vehicles, geospatial, and survey markets. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of US defense adoption limited despite customer logos including US Army Corps of Engineers.
  53. E.0071
    uAvionix
    Bigfork, Montana · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationCommunicationsElectronic WarfareGround Segment
    Manufactures airborne avionics and surveillance subsystems for general aviation, UAS, airports, and defense—primarily ADS-B transponders (ping200XR TSO), command-and-control datalinks (muLTElink915), and traffic-awareness displays. NDAA and Blue UAS status unknown; public evidence of defense applications limited to marketing mentions of "Micro IFF" without program attribution or technical detail.
  54. E.0072
    Xsens
    Enschede · Netherlands · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    Manufactures inertial measurement units, AHRS, and GNSS/INS navigation modules in compact SMD and OEM form factors for drones, robotics, marine, and defense applications. Product line spans ultra-miniature components (MTi 1-Series, MTi-8) to rugged integrated systems (MTi-680G, Sirius, Avior). NDAA compliance status unknown; no Blue UAS certification identified in public records. Broad commercial footprint (entertainment, sports) but defense/unmanned-systems market presence requires direct customer verification.
  55. E.0073
    Cepton
    San Jose, California · United States · reviewed 05 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationGround Segment
    Designs and manufactures solid-state lidar sensors (Nova, Nova Ultra, Vista Ultra) and edge-compute perception software (Helius) for autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure. Production-ready systems leverage patented MMT and MagnoSteer technologies for near and long-range 3D sensing. NDAA compliance and Blue UAS certification status not publicly confirmed; limited public evidence of U.S. defense or UAS program integration to date.
  56. E.0074
    Innoviz
    Rosh Ha'ayin · Israel · reviewed 05 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    Israeli solid-state LiDAR sensor manufacturer producing automotive-grade units (InnovizOne through InnovizThree) with ranges from 250 m to 1 km, plus complementary AI/ML perception software and SMART/security applications. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of US defense adoption or integration remains thin.
  57. E.0075
    FT Technologies
    Sunbury-on-Thames · United Kingdom · reviewed 05 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and Navigation
    Ultrasonic wind anemometers for unmanned systems and marine applications, including drone-mounted sensors (FT205) and JMA-certified models (FT7, FT752 series). UK-based, production-ready. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence on US defense contracts absent.
  58. E.0076
    TUALCOM
    Ankara · Turkey · reviewed 05 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Sensors and NavigationCommunicationsFlight TerminationElectronic Warfare
    Turkish RF subsystem supplier offering GPS/GNSS anti-jamming CRPA systems (TUALAJ family, including claimed world's smallest form factors), data links, flight termination, telemetry, and electronic warfare products. All listed as production-ready. NDAA compliance and Blue UAS certification status unknown. No publicly documented U.S. prime integration or defense program contracts identified.
  59. F.0022
    Teledyne RESON A/S
    Slangerup · Denmark · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production ISR PayloadsSensors and Navigation
    Danish sonar specialist producing multibeam, forward-looking, and single-beam acoustic imaging systems for subsea platforms (ROVs, AUVs, USVs) and hydrographic survey. Part of Teledyne Marine's acoustic imaging group; ISO 9001 certified since 2004. NDAA compliance and Blue UAS certification status not publicly documented. Competitive positioning versus BlueView and Odom (sister companies) unclear from available sources.
  60. F.0024
    GeoCue
    Madison, Alabama · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    NDAA-compliant Production ISR PayloadsSensors and NavigationGround Segment
    Produces drone and handheld LiDAR-imagery sensors (TrueView series) and point-cloud processing software (LP360). NDAA-compliant models available (641, 651, 655/660, 680/680LR, 720); standard variants lack disclosed NDAA status. Blue UAS certification status unknown. Established player in commercial LiDAR since 2003; public evidence supports production readiness across drone, mobile, and handheld platforms.
  61. F.0028
    Meller Optics, Inc
    Providence, Rhode Island · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production ISR PayloadsSensors and NavigationStructures and MaterialsMechanical Subsystems
    Precision sapphire optics fabricator (windows, domes, lenses, prisms, substrates) for EO/IR and defense sensor applications. In production since 1921; ITAR-registered, ISO 9001:2015, DFARS/NIST compliant, US-made. NDAA and Blue UAS status not publicly disclosed. No major primes' contracts or programs identified in public record.
  62. F.0034
    SPI
    Las Vegas, Nevada · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production ISR PayloadsSensors and Navigation
    Manufactures gyro-stabilized EO/IR thermal gimbals (M-series) and long-range PTZ thermal cameras for UAV/UAS platforms, plus thermal weapon sights; production-ready across multiple form factors from 160g micro gimbals to cooled MWIR systems. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; no major contract wins identified in public record.
  63. F.0036
    UAS Components
    Ukraine · Ukraine · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production ISR PayloadsRecovery SystemsCommunicationsSensors and NavigationPower SystemsGround Segment
    Ukrainian manufacturer of gyro-stabilized EO/IR/LRF gimbals (USG series, 300–1.1 kg), catapult launchers, parachute recovery systems, antenna trackers, and video processing units. Field-deployed in Ukrainian military operations. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; no confirmed US prime contracts in public record.
  64. F.0037
    Leonardo DRS
    Arlington, Virginia · United States · reviewed 05 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production ISR PayloadsElectronic WarfareSensors and NavigationPower SystemsTest and MeasurementFlight and Vehicle ControlCommunicationsStructures and Materials
    ISR payloads, sensors, and navigation subsystems supplier—notably Apache targeting receivers (Arrowhead®), compact hemispheric radar (aCHR/eCHR), edge AI processors, and GPS-denied positioning (A-PNT). Production-ready across manned and unmanned platforms. NDAA compliance status and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence on unmanned-systems integration remains limited despite broad sensor portfolio.
  65. F.0041
    Headwall Photonics
    Bolton, Massachusetts · United States · reviewed 05 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production ISR PayloadsSensors and Navigation
    Manufactures hyperspectral imaging cameras and airborne sensor payloads (VNIR, SWIR, UV ranges) plus turnkey drone packages for remote sensing and industrial inspection. Production-ready systems span benchtop to airborne platforms. NDAA compliance status and specific defense/UAS program lineage not publicly confirmed; limited public evidence of formal qualification or contract awards in unmanned-systems supply chains.
  66. G.0012
    DefenSync
    Petach Tikva · Israel · reviewed 04 MAY
    NDAA-compliant Production Electronic WarfareSensors and NavigationISR PayloadsGround SegmentAirframes
    Israel-based counter-UAS integrator offering detection (radar, RF/EO sensors), jamming (GPS, RF, laser), RF cyber-takeover, and SkyEye C2 platform; also distributes Skydio X10/X10D autonomous drones. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public evidence on operational deployment, performance specs, and government contracts is thin.
  67. I.0023
    Blue Sky Network
    Manassas, Virginia · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production CommunicationsSensors and NavigationGround SegmentPower Systems
    Iridium-centric satellite modem, tracker, and PNT module supplier serving UAV command-and-control, aviation, and asset tracking via QuickNav, SkyLink, ALTM, and SHOUT product families. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of US defense adoption thin.
  68. I.0024
    Chelton
    Marlow · United Kingdom · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production CommunicationsSensors and NavigationElectronic WarfareMechanical Subsystems
    UK-based supplier of airborne antennas, avionics, and RF components for military and commercial platforms. Core products include TETRA transceivers (7-450 series), conformal GPS antennas, wideband ECM/ESM antennas (1–10 GHz), L-band blades, diplexers, and vehicle intercom systems. Present on 100+ core platforms. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence on US contract wins is sparse.
  69. I.0028
    Southwest Antennas
    Poway, California · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production CommunicationsSensors and NavigationMechanical Subsystems
    Designs and manufactures RF, GPS, and GNSS antennas plus associated RF components (LNAs, filters, isolators) for tactical communications and navigation on manned and unmanned platforms. Product portfolio spans concealment, MIMO, directional, and body-worn antennas, with mounting hardware for vehicles and aircraft. NDAA compliance status and any named defense programs not publicly disclosed; Blue UAS certification status unknown. In-production inventory suggests operational integration in UAV and radio systems, but detailed qualification pedigree and prime-contract footprint remain opaque in available sources.
  70. I.0035
    Pierce Aerospace
    Fishers, Indiana · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Blue UAS Framework Production CommunicationsGround SegmentSensors and Navigation
    Manufactures FAA-compliant Remote ID beacons (B1), detection sensors (YR1), and airspace-monitoring software (Flight Portal ID) for UAS across consumer, enterprise, and defense segments. Blue UAS Framework approved; NDAA compliant. Primary customers span DoD, DHS, and commercial operators. Public record thin on specific production volumes or current program engagements beyond homepage logos.
  71. I.0036
    Radionor Communications
    Trondheim · Norway · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production CommunicationsSensors and Navigation
    Norwegian phased-array radio manufacturer producing compact tactical broadband transceivers (CRE2 series) and navigation modules for unmanned systems, manned platforms, and fixed infrastructure. Products span multiple form factors for aerial, maritime, and land domains; one model (CRE2-SUAV-NAV) noted as combat-proven. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public evidence of US defense contracts or integration roadmaps is limited.
  72. I.0038
    Steatite Communications
    Redditch, Worcestershire · United Kingdom · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production CommunicationsGround SegmentISR PayloadsSensors and Navigation
    UK-based maker of Wave Relay® MANET communications systems for unmanned and tactical operations, including the MPU5 handheld radio, embedded modules, vehicle-mounted GVR5, command terminals, and L/S/C-band tracking antennas. Also supplies thermal/optical PTZ cameras and radio-over-IP gateways. Production-ready across all major product lines. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; no named US prime contracts found in public record.
  73. L.0021
    Edge Autonomy
    Jacksonville, Florida · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production AirframesISR PayloadsPower SystemsSensors and Navigation
    Manufactures fixed-wing small UAS (Stalker, Penguin series) and electro-optical ISR payloads (Octopus gimbal family) for long-endurance reconnaissance, plus propane fuel-cell power systems and spacecraft platforms (Mako, SabreSat). Marine Corps and Ukraine have fielded Stalker systems; LR/LE program of record ongoing. NDAA compliance and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Now operating under Redwire Corporation as of recent acquisition.
  74. L.0028
    EvoLogics GmbH
    Berlin · Germany · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production AirframesCommunicationsSensors and NavigationGround Segment
    Berlin-based manufacturer of underwater autonomous vehicles (Quadroin, Poggy AUVs; Sonobot 5 USV), acoustic modems (S2C series from micro to full-size), and subsea positioning/navigation systems. Primary markets are survey, research, and infrastructure monitoring. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of US defense or allied-nation programs is limited. Considered production-ready across product lines.
  75. L.0029
    Exail
    Saint-Germain-en-Laye · France · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production AirframesSensors and NavigationGround Segment
    French OEM producing tactical unmanned airframes (A9-M, A18-M, A6K, DriX, Inspector 125, IGUANA, CAMELEON, COBRA) alongside sensors, navigation systems, and ground control. Primary market is naval mine countermeasures and defense; trusted by 70+ militaries. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; limited public US defense contract visibility.
  76. L.0030
    Frontier Precision
    Bismarck, North Dakota · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production AirframesSensors and NavigationGround SegmentISR Payloads
    Reseller of precision agriculture spray drones (Hylio AG-series, ARES) and heavy-lift UAS, plus GNSS receivers, LiDAR payloads, and ground-control systems. Holds Blue UAS certification for Freefly Alta X. NDAA compliance status and defense-sector contract footprint unknown; public evidence concentrated in commercial ag and geospatial sectors.
  77. L.0032
    GreenSight
    Boston, Massachusetts · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production AirframesFlight and Vehicle ControlISR PayloadsSensors and NavigationCommunicationsPower SystemsGround Segment
    Multi-platform robotics manufacturer (quadcopter, fixed-wing, hybrid VTOL, UUV, UGV) with integrated GS Platform combining flight control, ground station, and cloud fleet management for defense and commercial missions. Notably positions MACLUV autonomous system for vessel landing. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence on defense contracts and operational deployments is sparse.
  78. L.0038
    Remote Robotic
    Mississauga, Ontario · Canada · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production AirframesSensors and NavigationISR PayloadsGround SegmentRecovery SystemsCommunications
    Canadian integrator reselling airframes, sensors, and ground robots across air, ground, and marine domains—primarily DJI, Parrot, Inspired Flight, FreeFly, Teal, Delta Quad, Boston Dynamics, and Unitree platforms. Catalogs multiple NDAA and Blue UAS–compliant systems (Alta X, Astro Max, Teal 2, Evo Government, Trace, Vesper) and offers managed Remote Operations Centre services. Public evidence of manufacturer partnerships is strong; direct procurement history and NDAA/Blue certification status for Remote Robotic itself remain undisclosed.
  79. L.0040
    Sky AG
    Langley, BC · Canada · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production AirframesISR PayloadsRecovery SystemsSensors and NavigationMechanical SubsystemsGround Segment
    Canadian reseller of DJI agricultural and enterprise drones (AGRAS T100/T50, Matrice series, Mavic 3M) plus complementary sensors (gas detection, meteorology), parachute recovery systems, and field-service equipment. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public record thin on defense/government contracts or supply-chain commitments beyond commercial agriculture and greenhouse operations.
  80. M.0001
    ASR-Pioneer (Aviation Safety Resources)
    Pensacola, Florida · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Recovery SystemsMechanical SubsystemsSensors and NavigationGround Segment
    Pensacola-based manufacturer of military parachute systems—cargo, personnel, extraction, deceleration, and aerial delivery—plus rigging components and training. Disabled veteran-owned small business, ISO 9001 and NIST/CMMC compliant, Berry Amendment eligible. Recently acquired G-12E cargo parachute line and launched smart altimeter for tactical parachutists. NDAA compliance status and current program affiliations not publicly disclosed.
  81. O.0003
    Calian
    Ottawa · Canada · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Ground SegmentCommunicationsSensors and Navigation
    Ottawa-based systems integrator spanning defence C5ISR&T, exercise management (ResponseReady), healthcare platforms (Nexi, Corolar), and SATCOM/navigation antennas. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public evidence shows production-ready offerings across ground segment and communications, but limited disclosure on defence contract wins or US supply-chain integration depth.
  82. O.0011
    SPH Engineering (UgCS)
    Riga · Latvia · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Ground SegmentSensors and Navigation
    Ground-control and sensor-integration software (UgCS, UgCS Commander, GeoHammer, DroneGIS) plus onboard computing hardware (SkyHub) and specialized payloads (magnetometers, GPR, methane detectors, echo sounders) for commercial drone operations in surveying, inspection, utilities, and mining. Latvia-based; production-ready. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. No visible US government contracts in public record.