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Compliance

NDAA and Blue UAS Compliance Statement

KIWI Flight Systems products — flight controllers, ground station kits, antenna trackers, sensors, and the smartESAD system — are designed, manufactured, and supplied in compliance with applicable provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including Section 889 of the FY2019 NDAA, as amended and carried forward in subsequent NDAA authorizations. Furthermore these products comply with NDAA FY2023 Section 817 and the American Security Drone Act of 2023 (enacted as part of the FY2024 NDAA).

Section 889 (a)(1)(A) & (B) Compliance

KIWI Drone certifies that KIWI Flight Systems products:

  • Do not contain covered telecommunications equipment or services as defined in Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the NDAA.
  • Are not produced using covered telecommunications equipment or services as defined in Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the NDAA.
  • Do not include components, modules, firmware, or embedded services from prohibited entities, including but not limited to:
    • Huawei Technologies Company
    • ZTE Corporation
    • Hytera Communications Corporation
    • Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company
    • Dahua Technology Company
    • Any subsidiaries or affiliates of the foregoing.

Supply Chain and Manufacturing Controls

  • Designed in Ukraine — all PCB design, control logic, and firmware designs are owned and controlled by KIWI Drone.
  • Supplier vetting and component traceability controls are maintained to ensure ongoing NDAA compliance.
  • No restricted-origin processing, communications, networking, or telemetry silicon is used in the KIWI platform. Core components are sourced from non-covered vendors (STMicroelectronics MCUs, TDK InvenSense and Bosch sensors, PNI RM3100 magnetometers).

Software and Firmware

  • KIWI firmware is built from open-source ArduPilot and Betaflight sources and does not incorporate proprietary cloud services, telemetry backhauls, or remote access mechanisms from prohibited entities.
  • Operation and configuration do not require connectivity to non-compliant infrastructure.
  • All command and telemetry links operate locally between the ground control and air vehicle segments.

Applicability to UAS Programs

KIWI Flight Systems products are suitable for integration into NDAA-compliant UAS platforms, including:

  • Government and defense programs
  • Federal, state, and local agency procurements
  • Defense contractors and system integrators
  • Enterprise and critical-infrastructure unmanned systems

Ongoing Compliance

KIWI Drone actively monitors NDAA updates and applicable FAR/DFARS requirements and will take appropriate action to maintain compliance should statutory or regulatory requirements change.

Manufacturer: KIWI Drone

For compliance documentation, supplier attestations, or program-specific certifications, contact kiwidrone.com.ua.

KIWI Flight Systems products are intended for professional unmanned systems integration. Improper configuration, installation, or operation may result in loss of vehicle control or communications. Always follow applicable regulations, spectrum use requirements, and program-specific safety guidelines.