Ouster Digital Lidar Approved by Defense Department for Unmanned Aircraft
- Ouster OS1 vetted and approved for by Defense Innovation Unit
- First NDAA compliant 3D lidar included in the framework for unmanned aerial systems
Ouster digital lidar is Blue UAS approved
Following a review of components and cybersecurity testing, the approved and added the Ouster OS1 to the . Blue UAS is a holistic and continuous approach that rapidly vets and scales commercial UAS technology for the DOD. The Blue UAS Framework is an approved list of interoperable, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant UAS components and software that provide options for government and industry partners. The Ouster OS1 is the first high-resolution 3D lidar sensor approved under the Blue UAS Framework and offers superior performance in weight, power efficiency, and reliability under rugged conditions compared to previously approved 2D lidar solutions.
鈥淥uster is committed to the responsible development of its products and has taken significant steps to secure its supply chain,鈥� said Ouster CTO Mark Frichtl. 鈥淎s a result, our OS1 sensor was officially added to the Blue UAS list, providing drones and other UAS with access to industrial-grade, high-fidelity spatial awareness for advanced perception and autonomous operation. Ouster is proud to be the leading supplier of 3D lidar sensors for
Ouster鈥檚 digital lidar sensors are compliant with the NDAA as affirmed by BlueUAS Framework, making them an ideal choice for applications where supply chain security is paramount. The Company鈥檚 technology is already deployed in systems used by the United States Army, Navy, National Labs, NASA, and transportation departments, including in drones, ground vehicles, marine vessels, and traffic and security systems. Ouster takes steps to safeguard customer information, is committed to the security and of its products, and is . Additionally, the Company offers products, reflecting a commitment to domestic manufacturing and sourcing in
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Ouster (Nasdaq: OUST) is a global leader in high-performance lidar sensors and intelligent software solutions, powering Physical AI across the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure sectors. Ouster鈥檚 technology delivers performance, reliability, and affordability to accelerate the adoption of autonomous systems at scale and drive meaningful improvements in safety, efficiency and sustainability. Ouster is headquartered in
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