ENDORSEMENT +
APPLICATION
ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
Equipment Specifications & Application Package
USDSA's equipment endorsement program allows drone hardware and equipment manufacturers to have their products officially recognized within the USDSA ecosystem. Endorsed products are verified to meet the technical standards required for sanctioned competition, giving schools, coaches, and families confidence in their equipment purchasing decisions.
General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered:
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Products submitted for review must meet or exceed all USDSA / FAI F9A-B technical specifications detailed in Section 3 of this document.
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Manufacturer must be a legally registered business entity in good standing.
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Products must be commercially available for purchase by U.S.-based schools and teams.
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Applicant must agree to USDSA's conflict-of-interest disclosure process and applicable board review procedures.
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Products must not include any components that violate FAA Part 107 or AMA safety standards.
All equipment submitted for USDSA co-marketing or endorsement consideration must conform to the FAI F9A-B Sporting Code and the USDSA competition rules in effect for the current season. The specifications requirements in the application are the mandatory compliance standards. Products may offer features beyond these minimums but must not fall outside any parameter marked as a hard limit.