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Trusted Source for NDAA-Compliant & Blue UAS-Listed UAV Components
NW Blue is the trusted source for NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS-listed UAV and UxV components, supplying mission-critical hardware solutions for a broad range of defense, commercial, and academic clients.
The company’s comprehensive product portfolio is backed by responsive and expert support, and enables OEMs, systems integrators and defense programs to design and adapt drone and robotics platforms to meet virtually any operational requirements.
Drone dominance requires more than just advanced flight capabilities, relying on a range of crucial factors such as trusted component selection, secure supply chains, NDAA compliance, and long-term availability and sustainment.
NW Blue provides confidence at the component level, delivering the critical infrastructure that allows unmanned systems programs to deploy at scale without regulatory friction. The company’s mission-ready and thoroughly vetted solutions reduce uncertainty throughout the entire project lifecycle, eliminating the risk of non-compliance and shortening approval and integration timelines.
This approach supports U.S. Army and DoD-aligned procurement models while helping to bridge the gap between policy, procurement, and real-world operations.
NW Blue’s autopilot selection includes the company’s own solutions as well as the CubePilot Cube range, delivering reliable drone flight control with a wide variety of features including high-performance processing, multiple inertial sensors, vibration isolation, open-source flight stacks, and rich I/O interfaces.
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NW Blue PRO-H757 Autopilot NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS Framework-listed professional flight controller with automotive-grade components |
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CubePilot Cube Orange+ NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS Framework-listed open-source autopilot |
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CubePilot Cube Blue H7 U.S.-manufactured NDAA-compliant autopilot with triple-redundant IMUs |
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CubePilot Cube Red Pro Standard Set Redundant dual-H7 processor autopilot set with Ethernet & CAN connectivity |
NW Blue’s carrier boards provide Cube-format autopilots with convenient connections to vehicle power, telemetry, sensors, actuators, and payload systems. The boards from CubePilot, Airbot and Powerbox UAV Systems range from compact integration units to models with built-in ADS-B In or multirotor power distribution.
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CubePilot ADS-B Carrier Board NDAA-compliant Cube carrier board with integrated ADS-B In |
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CubePilot Kore Carrier Board Integrated Cube carrier board with power distribution and redundant supplies |
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Airbot Mini Carrier Board Compact carrier board optimized for Cube autopilot integration with multirotor drones |
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Powerbox UAV Systems PowerCube One Carrier Board All-in-one Cube-compatible carrier board with dual power supply |
NW Blue’s radio portfolio offers ultra-reliable command-and-control, telemetry, and video and datalink capabilities for UAVs and unmanned systems. Solutions include complete bundles, standalone controllers, airborne modems, receiver modules, antennas, and integration accessories.
Radio bundles package matched ground and airborne hardware for control, telemetry, video, or bidirectional data, enabling integrators to reduce component-matching work and providing a defined starting point for vehicle and ground-station integration.
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NW Blue Herelink Blue v1.1 Bundle Integrated controller and modem bundle for HD video transmission |
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CubePilot Herelink Black v1.1 Bundle Matched ground controller, modem and air unit for control, telemetry, and HD video |
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RFDesign RFD900x-US Telemetry Bundle for CubePilot Blue UAS-approved long-range telemetry bundle for CubePilot |
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RFD900 VideoLink Modem Blue UAS-listed long-range video & telemetry modem for UAVs |
The radio controller and transmitter range supports handheld flight control, ground-side digital links, modular long-range radio control, and telemetry transmission, with solutions from NW Blue, CubePilot, RFDesign, and Orqa.
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NW Blue Herelink Blue v1.1 Controller Ground controller for the Herelink Blue digital communications system |
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CubePilot Herelink v1.1 Controller Unit Handheld controller for HD video, telemetry, and vehicle control |
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RFDesign RFD900x-US Telemetry Modem Long-range 900 MHz telemetry modem for bidirectional data links |
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Triumph Tango 2 PRO FPV RC Radio Controller – NDAA NDAA-compliant handheld FPV radio controller |
NW Blue’s radio receiver portfolio includes airborne digital modems, long-range telemetry radios, compact RC receivers, and combined radio/video modules, supporting integrated communications system development and component-level builds.
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NW Blue/Cubepilot Herelink Blue v1.1 Modem Airborne modem for HD video, telemetry, and control |
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CubePilot Herelink v1.1 Modem Air unit for the CubePilot Herelink digital communications system |
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RFDesign RFD900x-US Telemetry Modem NDAA-compliant long-range 900 MHz telemetry modem with U.S. frequency support |
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Triumph Crossfire Nano RX Pro with Immortal-T V2 – NDAA NDAA-compliant compact receiver for long-range RC links |
NM Blue’s radio antenna range supports both the ground and airborne sides of UAV communications and telemetry systems, with a variety of options for radiation pattern, mounting orientation, connector type, and link role.
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NW Blue Herelink Blue Ground Station Replacement Antenna Replacement ground-side antenna for the Herelink Blue controller |
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CubePilot Herelink Directional Antenna Directional antenna for focused Herelink ground-station coverage |
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CubePilot Herelink Taoglas Antenna Set Matched antenna set for Herelink communications hardware |
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RFDesign 900 MHz 3 dBi Dipole Antenna Dipole antenna for 900 MHz telemetry installations |
NW Blue’s Video Receivers collection provides NDAA-compliant options for receiving, viewing, and recording analog FPV video. Available capabilities include ultra-low-latency operation, high-resolution OLED displays, adjustable viewing configurations, integrated DVRs, and receiver module integration. Advanced 5.8 GHz signal processing can combine inputs from two receiver modules to reduce tearing and rolling and maintain a clearer, more stable FPV image.
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Fat Shark (Unusual Machines) HDO+ FPV Goggles NDAA-compliant Full HD OLED FPV goggles with adjustable optics and DVR |
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Orqa FPV.One Pilot NDAA-compliant analog FPV goggles with OLED displays and Rapidfire integration |
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Orqa RapidFire 5.8 VRx v2 NDAA-compliant dual-module 5.8 GHz analog receiver for clear and stable FPV video |
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Fat Shark (Unusual Machines) Rapidfire Cover for HDO+ FPV Goggles Protective cover for Rapidfire receiver modules installed on FPV goggles |
NW Blue’s video transmitter offerings provide low-latency links for sending live camera feeds from FPV drones and other UAV platforms to ground-based receivers and goggles. The portfolio includes compact analog transmitters with selectable power levels, standard FPV channels, wide input-voltage ranges, and mounting formats for different airframes. It also features hybrid hardware that combines video transmission and radio control reception, as well as a long-range system capable of carrying 720p video and MAVLink telemetry beyond 5 km.
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RFD900 VideoLink Modem Long-range video and telemetry modem with 720p streaming and 5km+ range |
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Triumph Unify Pro32 DP VTX – NDAA U.S.-manufactured NDAA-compliant FPV video transmitter with up to 3 W output |
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Fat Shark (Unusual Machines) Aura Analog FPV VTX Blue UAS Framework-listed 5.8 GHz analog FPV transmitter with up to 1 W output |
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Orqa Ghost Hybrid Duo v2.3 – 2.4GHz Rx & 25-600mW 5.8GHz vTx NDAA-compliant hybrid control receiver and 25–600 mW analog video transmitter |
NW Blue’s video antenna range provides directional and omnidirectional 5.8 GHz options for transmitting and receiving drone FPV video. High-gain directional arrays concentrate reception across defined sectors, with horizontal coverage of up to 165 degrees depending on the configuration. Compact circularly polarized omnidirectional antennas provide all-around coverage in formats suited to drones, FPV goggles, and receiver modules. RHCP and LHCP variants are available with SMA, RP-SMA, U.FL, and MMCX connections.
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TrueRC X²-AIR 5.8 MK II NDAA-compliant 13 dBic directional antenna with a wide horizontal beam |
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TrueRC X-AIR 5.8 Mk. II Compact 5.8 GHz crosshair antenna with 120-degree coverage |
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TrueRC Stubby CORE 5.8 – SMA/RP-SMA Low-profile circularly polarized antenna designed for FPV goggles |
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TrueRC CORE 5.8 – U.FL Compact omnidirectional antenna with U.FL connectivity and RHCP or LHCP polarization |
NW Blue’s camera payload collection includes compact analog FPV imaging and multi-sensor payloads for professional and government UAV applications.
The Fat Shark Aura Analog FPV Camera provides 1200 TVL resolution, low-light sensitivity, a 150-degree field of view, and switchable 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. The DoD Blue UAS-approved Workswell WIRIS Enterprise multi-sensor camera combines thermal and RGB imaging with 30× optical zoom, night-vision capabilities, and laser ranging.
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Fat Shark (Unusual Machines) Aura Analog FPV Camera V2 U.S.-manufactured NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS Framework-listed analog FPV camera |
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Workswell WIRIS Enterprise DoD Blue UAS-approved multi-sensor camera with thermal, RGB, zoom, and ranging |
CubePilot’s NDAA-compliant GPS and GNSS receivers provide high-accuracy position, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities for mission-critical UAVs and unmanned systems.
Options include multiband and multi-constellation support, base and rover configurations, and RTK stations.
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CubePilot Here4 Multiband RTK GNSS NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS Framework-listed L1/L5 RTK receiver |
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CubePilot Here4 Blue Multiband RTK GNSS Dual-band RTK GNSS module with Bluetooth 5.2 |
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CubePilot Here3+ GNSS with iStand RTK-supported GNSS module with an integrated mounting stand |
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CubePilot Here+ RTK Base Industry’s smallest, lightest & most energy-efficient RTK module |
NW Blue offers advanced electronic speed controllers (ESCs) from APD, Hargrave Technologies and Triumph, covering motor control requirements ranging from compact multirotor builds through to high-current UAV powertrains. Options include individual ESCs rated from 40 to 200 A, as well as low-profile and four-in-one boards that control multiple motors from a single unit.
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APD 40F3v2 40 A ESC Compact 6S 40 A controller with telemetry support |
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APD 200F3[x]v2 200 A ESC 200 A 14S controller for commercial UAV systems |
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Hargrave nanoDRIVE 4LPi 4-in-1 ESC NDAA-compliant four-in-one controller with DroneCAN and DShot |
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Triumph Lucid 60 A 3–8S AM32 4-in-1 ESC NDAA-compliant four-in-one ESC with advanced thermal dissipation |
NW Blue’s range of power solutions supports effective management and clean power distribution from drone batteries to autopilots, ESCs, payload electronics and other critical subsystems.
These compact and lightweight systems offer a wide variety of options including current and voltage monitoring, regulated outputs, source selection, and integrated telemetry.
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CubePilot Power Brick Mini NDAA-compliant 8S power monitor rated for 30 A continuous current |
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EchoUAS XT30 Power Distribution Board Compact power distribution board with XT30 connectivity |
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Airbot Mini PDB Pro v2 200 A Compact 200A dual-supply power distribution board for Cube integration |
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Hargrave microFLUX 4 LP NDAA-compliant DroneCAN power module with digitally selectable output voltages |
NW Blue provides a range of glass fiber reinforced composite propellers from Master Airscrew, optimized for VTOL and long-range FPV drones. Providing excellent efficiency in hover and forward flight, they are factory-balanced and offer the utmost in strength and longevity.
| Master Airscrew 3MR Series 3-Blade 7 × 3.7 Three-blade propeller set for compact multirotor propulsion |
| Master Airscrew 3MR Series 3-Blade 10 × 5 Three-blade propeller set for larger multirotor propulsion |
UAV frame kits from Hexsoon
The two sizes give developers, educators, and integrators a choice between a compact quadcopter platform and a larger multirotor frame with more installation space.
NW Blue offers a range of complete UAVs from trusted partners, including multirotor, heavy-lift, hybrid, survey, and VTOL systems from Aurelia, Freely/Drone Amplified, Harris Aerial, Inspired Flight, Oregon Blue Unmanned, SmartDrone, and WISPR. The portfolio also includes NW Blue’s own HP-3800 long-haul composite-wing VTOL platform.
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NW Blue HP-3800 Electric long-haul composite-wing VTOL UAV with up to 15 kg payload capacity |
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Aurelia X8 Series U.S.-manufactured NDAA- and TAA-compliant heavy-lift octocopter |
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Harris Aerial Carrier H6 Hybrid Gas-electric hybrid UAV for extended-duration & heavy-payload missions |
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Inspired Flight IF1200A American-made heavy-lift hexacopter with enhanced flight time |
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SmartDrone Magellan American-made NDAA-compliant survey UAV for LiDAR and photogrammetry |
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WISPR Ranger Pro Series Rugged U.S.-manufactured folding UAV with 6 lb payload capacity |
NW Blue offers a broad selection of interconnect solutions and supplementary accessories that enable new and existing drone platforms to be equipped with a range of additional functionalities.
Options include pitot tube and airspeed-sensing hardware, Remote ID solutions, CAN and Ethernet connectivity, distance sensors and more.
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NW Blue All-Metal Pitot Tube All-metal air-data probe for differential-pressure airspeed sensors |
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EchoUAS Airspeed Sensor Sensirion SDP3x Kit Digital differential-pressure airspeed sensor kit |
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CubePilot Cube ID CAN RemoteID Miniature CAN-connected Remote ID module for CubePilot systems |
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LightWare SF30/D (200 m) 200 m time-of-flight LiDAR rangefinder for UAV sensing and altitude applications |
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