Blue UAS Certification of PX4 Autonomy Developer Kit & Camera Mounting

[dylangresham]

Hello, is there any particular reason why the PX4 Autonomy Developer Kit isn't Blue UAS certified but the Stinger FPV is? I noticed that ModalAI is listed on the companies that are Blue UAS certified but the specific drone list only has the Stinger FPV, just wanted some clarity there.

Also, for adding more cameras to the PX4 Autonomy Developer Kit, are there mount points already on the frame, ones we can purchase, or would we have to figure out a solution ourselves.

Thank you!

[Vinny]

Hi @dylangresham
Stinger is intended to be a complete drone package for developers, integrators, and system providers who do not require additional customization. We believe it includes all the necessary functionality for the FPV use case.

Starling 2, Starling 2 Max, and the PX4 Developer Editions, on the other hand, are designed to be customizable platforms that developers and integrators can modify to suit their specific products and use cases. By design, these are not fully Blue List–certified turnkey drones, since any additions, removals, or changes made by the end developer would require recertification.

That said, because most (if not all) of the subcomponents used in these platforms are already listed on the Blue UAS components list, the end-user certification process should be straightforward. ModalAI parts will pass screening easily thanks to their existing certifications.

I hope that clarifies the rationale.