// Getting Started

UAS- — what it is and how to use it

UAS- combines a component catalog, build planning tools and research signals for builders and operators. Inspect recorded flags, source dates and forecast assumptions before configuration-specific review. Optional model-generated reports require a supported provider key or authorized connection.

Everything is free. The full intelligence layer — Claude-powered Wingman, gray zone scoring, supply chain predictions, waiver templates, grant narratives, and the public safety intel layer — is open to everyone, no subscription required.



// Features

What you get

Everything is free — for operators, public safety agencies, and government procurement alike. The full feature set is included for everyone.

FeatureIncluded
Wingman AI chat — Claude Sonnet server-side, no API key needed✓
Parts browser (3,561 parts, NDAA filter)✓
NDAA compliance checker✓
Intel feed✓
PIE flags inline in parts browser✓
Gray zone flags✓
Gap Analyzer✓
PIE Predictions + confidence scores✓
Gray zone risk scores + evidence✓
Compliance report PDF✓
Supply chain risk reports✓

// Compliance Reports

Generating compliance reports

Reports collect recorded procurement flags, gray-zone evidence, supply-chain signals and forecasts for review. A generated PDF is a research draft; verify its sources, dates and exact configuration before using it in a procurement submission.

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Go to /report/
Select a subject using the quick-select chips (SkyRover, FLIR Boson, Jetson Orin, etc.) or type a custom subject.
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Pick report type
Full Report covers everything. Gray Zone Focus drills into adversary connections. Supply Chain focuses on allocation risk. Procurement Signals focuses on contract awards.
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Hit Generate → Save as PDF
An authorized model connection is required to generate the draft assessment; missing credentials, provider configuration or budget may prevent generation. Review the result, then click ⬇ Save as PDF → select "Save as PDF" in the print dialog. Report ID is in the footer for filing reference.
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The best subjects to try: SkyRover (gray zone), FLIR Boson 640 (supply chain), Jetson Orin NX (allocation risk), or leave it blank for a full brief.

// PIE Predictions

PIE Intelligence and Gray Zone Scoring

Research flags can appear in part details. Open a part in /browse/ to inspect matching PIE flags. Results depend on the loaded dataset, coverage and matching filters; no match is not evidence that a part is risk-free. Check dataset dates and source records before using a flag.

Go to /patterns/ for the full intelligence layer. Three tabs: Components (supply chain risk per part), Predictions (30/60/90-day forecasts), What-If (scenario modeling).

Prediction cards expose scoring inputs and source records where available. A displayed probability or confidence value is a model estimate; it is not demonstrated forecast accuracy. Tap a card to inspect its stated method and limitations.

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Some legacy forecasts combine concentration, contract, correlation, regulatory, or gray-zone heuristics. Read the method for the exact forecast; agreement among inputs does not prove accuracy. Use forecast accountability to inspect registered forecasts, reviewed outcomes and calibration sample sizes before deciding what to test.

// Wingman AI

How Wingman works

Wingman retrieves context from the loaded component, platform, Handbook and firmware indexes. Model-generated answers require your own supported provider API key or an authorized proxy connection. Web search depends on the provider and connection; it is not performed on every query. Check the response’s search indicator and cited sources.

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Ask directly, no preamble needed
Try: Is the DJI O3 Air Unit NDAA compliant? or Compare Silvus SC3822 vs TrellisWare TW-950 for DDP
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Upload photos for visual triage
Photo analysis requires your own Anthropic or Gemini API key and a supported image model. Authorized proxy connections and Groq support text only. Provider costs, budgets and availability limits may apply.
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Use the Gap Analyzer
Right sidebar on desktop. Enter two entities — platforms, components, vendors — and get a structured comparison across spec, compliance, and supply chain dimensions.

// Gap Analyzer

Using the Gap Analyzer

In Wingman AI, scroll down to the Gap Analyzer panel. Enter any two entities and hit Run — Claude pulls context from the Forge database and produces up to 8 gaps across spec, compliance, and supply chain.

Good examples: Skydio X10D vs DJI Matrice 350 · Silvus SC3822 vs TrellisWare TW-950 · STM32H743 vs STM32H750

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Free for everyone. No token or account required.

// Gray Zone

What is a "gray zone" drone?

A gray zone product is one that appears domestic or independent but has material ties to adversary entities — undisclosed DJI technology, Chinese manufacturing, or data pipelines that route through Chinese cloud infrastructure.

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This isn't about "made in China." Gray zone scoring is about undisclosed adversary technology dependency, data routing risk, and deceptive marketing. A product made in China with full transparency is a different risk profile than one claiming US origin while running DJI firmware on DJI hardware with all data routed to DJI cloud.

Common signals: DJI SDK embedded · Firmware signed with DJI crypto keys · App connects to DJI cloud · PCB layout matches DJI products · Zero corporate transparency · "American-owned" claims with no substance.

Legal exposure: NDAA §848 prohibits procurement of covered entity products with federal funds. State and local agencies using federal grants (SOAR, DHS) are included. The Texas AG lawsuit against a gray zone vendor (Feb 2026) is the first signal that buyer liability is real, not just seller liability.


// FAQ

Common questions

No. Server-side Claude is included free — the API key lives on the server. Just go to /wingman/ and start asking questions.
Yes — all of it. The Forge component database, platform browser, NDAA compliance checker, intel feed, Wingman AI, compliance reports, PIE predictions, and the full gray zone intelligence layer are open to everyone, with no subscription. We decided long ago this information should be free.
Public catalog and reference pages can be read without a provider key. Optional model calls need a supported API key or authorized proxy credential, and provider charges or limits may apply. Generated reports are research drafts for configuration-specific review, not procurement approvals. For multi-seat or API access, email Jeremiah@midwestniceuas.com.

// Contact

Still stuck?

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Jeremiah Wong — Midwest Nice UAS LLC
Jeremiah@midwestniceuas.com
This goes directly to me.