COMPLIANCE & SOURCING
Every Intrusive Robotics product is offered in two sourcing tiers — from cost-optimized consumer assemblies to NDAA Section 848-compliant builds suitable for federal and defense use. Design, testing, and final integration are always performed in-house in the United States.
BUILT TO YOUR MISSION
Every product line ships with selectable sourcing options. Compliance documentation, country-of-origin statements, and bill-of-materials disclosures are available upon request for any order.
CONSUMER GRADE
Cost-optimized configurations for hobbyist, educational, and commercial users who do not require defense-grade sourcing. Engineered to the same quality standards as all IR products.
- DesignUSA — In-House
- PCB FabricationGlobal supply chain
- SMT AssemblyContract manufacturer
- Final IntegrationUSA — In-House
- Testing & QAUSA — In-House
- ComplianceSection 889 — no covered telecom/video surveillance components
Best for: Hobbyists, educational institutions, commercial R&D, and non-federal commercial use.
COMMERCIAL GRADE
No covered foreign-country content. Critical components sourced from non-covered countries with US-preferred suppliers where commercially available. PCBs fabricated in the United States and SMT assembly performed in-house. Meets NDAA Section 848 and the American Security Drone Act for federal, state, and grant-funded use.
Every component down to passives is sourced from non-covered countries.
- Design USA — In-House
- PCB Fabrication USA — Verified Domestic
- SMT Assembly USA — In-House
- Component Sourcing NCC (Non-Covered Country) — US-preferred where available
- Final Integration USA — In-House
- Testing & QA USA — In-House
- Compliance NDAA §848 (FY2020) + American Security Drone Act (FY2024)
Best for: Federal agencies, DoW programs of record, state and local government, public safety, federally funded contractors, Blue UAS pathway candidates, and customers requiring supply-chain assurance.
WHAT STAYS IN THE UNITED STATES
Regardless of which sourcing tier you select, these four functions are always performed in-house in the USA. No exceptions, no outsourcing.
DESIGN
Schematic capture, PCB layout, mechanical design, firmware development — all engineering performed by US-based staff.
TESTING & QA
Functional test, burn-in, calibration, and final inspection performed on every unit before shipment.
INTEGRATION
Final assembly, programming, and serialization happen at the IR facility — never outsourced.
COMPLIANCE RECORDS
Country-of-origin statements, supplier disclosures, and bill-of-materials traceability archived for every build.
COMPLIANCE, EXPLAINED
The terminology around UAS compliance is often misused. Here is exactly what each standard means — and what it does not.
What is NDAA Section 889?
Section 889 of the FY2019 NDAA prohibits federal agencies and contractors from procuring covered telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from five named entities (Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, Dahua) and their affiliates. It is narrower in scope than Section 848 and applies to specific component categories rather than country-of-origin broadly.
What is NDAA Section 848?
Section 848 of the FY2020 NDAA prohibits the Department of War (formerly DoD) from procuring or operating UAS or UAS critical components manufactured in or sourced from covered foreign countries — defined as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Critical components include flight controllers, radios, cameras, gimbals, ground control software, and data storage.
What is the American Security Drone Act?
The ASDA, enacted as part of the FY2024 NDAA, extends Section 848 restrictions government-wide. As of December 22, 2025, federal agencies and federally funded contractors and grantees may not procure or operate covered UAS. Our Commercial Grade configurations are built to meet these requirements.
Are IR products on the Blue UAS Cleared List?
Blue UAS listing is a separate DCMA validation program, not the same as NDAA compliance. Our Commercial Grade configurations are built to Blue UAS sourcing standards and are positioned for sponsorship through that pathway. Listing status will be published here as it is granted.
What does "Non-Covered Country" (NCC) mean?
NCC refers to sourcing from any country not listed as a covered foreign country under Section 848 — meaning the component does not originate from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. Our Commercial Grade builds prioritize US suppliers, with NCC alternatives only where domestic options are not commercially available.
Can I get compliance documentation with my order?
Yes. Compliance documentation — including country-of-origin statements, supplier disclosures, and tier-specific compliance certificates — is available upon request to authorized purchasers. Detailed documents, including bills of materials and component-level traceability, can also be provided on request.
FIND COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS
Country-of-origin statements, supplier disclosures, and tier certifications are available under the Documents tab on each product page. For custom compliance requirements, BOM-level disclosure, or sponsorship discussions, contact our compliance team directly.
Compliance Disclaimer: NDAA compliance is self-certified by manufacturers in accordance with applicable federal statutes. Intrusive Robotics maintains supplier disclosures and bill-of-materials traceability for all configurations. Information on this page reflects our understanding of current law as of the page’s last revision and is provided for informational purposes — it does not constitute legal advice. Customers with specific procurement requirements should consult their contracting officer or legal counsel. Section 889 refers to the FY2019 NDAA. Section 848 refers to the FY2020 NDAA. The American Security Drone Act was enacted as part of the FY2024 NDAA. The Blue UAS Cleared List is maintained by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).