

ADU 1387: What LiDAR systems are NDAA compliant?
Aug 8, 2025
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What should pilots know about NDAA compliance for LiDAR systems.
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Not many pilots speak about the sensor side of drone flying. Our question for today, from Jimmy, is all about knowing LiDAR and its NDAA compliance requirements. Thank you Jimmy for the question, there is a lot of discussions surrounding approvals from NDAA compliant devices. We went through the rabbit hole for understanding compliance and regulations surrounding sensor use and discuss the regulations surrounding the LiDAR tech and system compliance and what it means for contracting federal projects.
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Timestamps:
[02:15] Learn more about Drone U mapping class and bootcamps
[04:55] Today's question on LiDAR and NDAA compliance
[07:11] What the regulations speak about the use of LiDAR tech
[14:22] Cost implications of using American and non-American LiDAR tech