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USNDA Drone Crucible | Central Florida | June 30 - July 3

Request a Technology Sponsor Invitation

Please note that this event is organized and funded by the USNDA, a non-government, not-for-profit entity, responsible for the cost and logistics of managing the equivalent of a large scale exercise. There is a sponsorship cost of $25k to demonstrate and field your technology in support of the participating DoD competitive drone teams.

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Company or Technology Information

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College or University if applying as an academic prototype participant

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Position, Title, and Short Job Description

My Small Drone Technology

Is designed for ISR

Is capable of loitering munition / payload delivery but is not organically equipped

Is organically equipped with loitering munition / payload delivery

Is designed for kinetic "kamikaze" strike

Is considered "Group 1" and designed to operate under 1200' AGL

My C2 Integrated Sensor or Common Operating Picture solution

Is a turn key technology solution that integrates with multiple sensors

May include some technology but is primarily a services team that helps integrate third party sensors

Is a software or services solution only and does not include hardware

What are your traditional barriers to testing and evaluation

I want to demonstrate my

Small Drone Technology

Counter Drone Technology

C2 integrated sensor and Common Operating Picture technology

Other related hardware or software modification or customization

How mature is your technology?

Level 1: I have conducted initial scientific research the has identified fundamental principles that could potentially solve specific military problems.

Level 2: I have designed practical applications based on these principles, outlining how they might address warfighter needs.

Level 3: I have conducted laboratory experiments to validate that the technology concept works in a controlled setting, demonstrating potential effectiveness.

Level 4: Individual components have been tested together in a lab to ensure they function as an integrated system, showing promise for real-world application.

Level 5: The integrated system has undergone testing in conditions that simulate actual operational environments, assessing performance and reliability.

Level 6: I have a prototype system that is ready to demonstrate in an environment that closely resembles real-world conditions, providing evidence of operational readiness.

Level 7: The prototype has already been tested in actual operational settings, such as military exercises, to evaluate its effectiveness in real missions and I am ready to scale production and pursue purchase orders

Level 8: The complete system has already undergone rigorous testing and evaluations to confirm it meets all operational requirements, is already in operational use, and is ready for scaled deployment.

Level 9: The technology is fully operational and is being successfully used in actual missions, proving its effectiveness in addressing warfighter challenges.

In your own words, please describe the specific warfighter problem that your technology helps solve. Specifically, describe how you integrated end user feedback into the design of your product.

Who are the top three competitors to your technology and what makes yours unique from theirs?

Please select the statement that best describes the maturity of your company

Established company with multiple products

Startup or entrepreneur focused on a single prototype

Investments and Supply Chain

My company does not have any investments

My company has investments from U.S. investors

My company has investments from outside the U.S.

I have raised pre-seed capital

I have raised seed capital

I have raised Series A capital

I have raised capital from Angel investors

I have raised capital from institutional investment firms (Venture, private equity firms)

I am raising capital now

NDAA Compliance

My technology is fully NDAA compliant

My product is fully NDAA compliant and has been verified by a third party

My technology is not NDAA compliant but I am actively pursuing compliance

My technology IP or patent protected

My technology has been designed with open source / open IP permissive use rights

My technology is on the DIU Blue List

My technology applied for the Blue List but was not selected

My technology is on the AUVSI Green List

Please submit a white paper, slick sheet, and slide deck that helps the review team better understand your technology if available

Please provide a link to your website

IMPORTANT: Please list any logistical support requirements needed to demonstrate your technology at the Drone Crucible; i.e. power supply, generator, Starlink/high speed internet, etc.

For industry Technology Sponsors:

I am aware that financial sponsorship of $25K will be required if invited to field my technology at the Drone Crucible and am ready to discuss sponsorship agreement with the USNDA ops team.

I am unable to participate financially as a Technology Sponsor, but want my technology included in the USNDA repository and considered for future sponsorship opportunities.

For Academic Technology Sponsors:

I will require a grant to cover the expenses of my participation technology demonstration in the Drone Crucible

I do not require any financial assistance to demonstrate my technology at the Drone Crucible