What Is NDAA Compliance?
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 848 restricts federal agencies from purchasing or using drones manufactured by certain foreign entities. This primarily affects drones made by DJI and other Chinese manufacturers.
For government facility cleaning, this means the drone fleet must use NDAA-compliant hardware — drones manufactured by approved companies, typically American or allied-nation manufacturers.
Why It Matters for Government Properties
Federal buildings, military installations, VA hospitals, and other government facilities are required to use NDAA-compliant vendors for drone operations. This isn't optional — it's a procurement requirement.
Even state and local government facilities are increasingly adopting NDAA compliance standards, especially for operations near sensitive infrastructure.
WashLabs NDAA Compliance
WashLabs operates an NDAA-compliant drone fleet using American-manufactured platforms. Our entire operation — from hardware to software to data storage — meets federal procurement standards.
We can provide full documentation of our compliance status for government procurement officers and contracting specialists.