Regulatory Disclaimer

⚠ Important Notice

Failure to comply with FAA regulations, export control laws, and other applicable requirements can result in serious civil and criminal penalties. Do not engage in UAV production or operation without first understanding your legal obligations.

Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) manufactured through or in connection with the Aedes Network are subject to regulation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). All operators, pilots, and users of UAVs are solely responsible for compliance with applicable FAA rules and regulations, including but not limited to:

• FAA Part 107 (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) • UAS registration requirements • Airspace authorization and LAANC procedures • Remote ID requirements • Operational restrictions near airports, restricted airspace, and populated areas

Nothing on this Platform or in any Aedes materials constitutes legal, regulatory, or operational guidance regarding FAA compliance. Consult a qualified aviation attorney or FAA-certified professional for compliance guidance specific to your use case.

Drone technology, components, software, and technical data may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130, administered by the U.S. Department of State, and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774, administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

Unauthorized export, re-export, transfer, or disclosure of controlled technology is a serious federal offense. All Platform users are solely responsible for:

• Determining whether any ITAR or EAR controls apply to their activities • Obtaining all necessary export licenses, authorizations, or exemptions • Ensuring that all foreign national access to controlled technical data is properly authorized • Complying with end-use and end-user restrictions

Aedes does not provide export control compliance guidance. Users engaged in defense-related production or working with foreign persons or entities must consult qualified export control counsel before participating in any Aedes production activity.

To the extent any Aedes production activities relate to U.S. government contracts or defense procurement, users are solely responsible for compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), security requirements, and program-specific restrictions.

Aedes does not hold government contracts and does not represent that its production network meets any specific government contractor qualification, security clearance level, or defense procurement standard. Organizations seeking to use Aedes production output in connection with government contracts must independently verify that such use is permissible under applicable procurement rules.

UAVs and UAV components are mechanical and electronic systems that involve inherent risks of malfunction, failure, and unintended operation. The Aedes Network does not warrant or guarantee the safety, performance, or fitness for any particular purpose of any drone or component produced through the network.

All parties involved in the manufacture, distribution, sale, or operation of UAVs produced through the Aedes Network are solely responsible for:

• Conducting appropriate quality assurance and testing • Obtaining necessary certifications for their specific use case • Complying with applicable product safety laws and standards • Maintaining adequate product liability insurance • Ensuring safe deployment and operation

Aedes's centralized QA validation process provides a baseline quality assessment only and does not constitute a warranty, safety certification, or airworthiness determination for any specific operational context.

The Aedes Network is designed exclusively for the production of non-weaponized uncrewed aerial systems. The Platform and all associated design packages, materials, and services are intended solely for lawful civilian and commercial applications.

Aedes expressly prohibits the use of its Platform, design packages, production network, or any output thereof for:

• The manufacture, modification, or integration of weapons or weapons systems • Any application that violates applicable federal, state, or local law • Any activity prohibited under ITAR, EAR, or other applicable export control regimes • Any activity that could be used to harm persons or property

Any builder or customer found to be using Aedes services for prohibited purposes will be immediately removed from the network, and Aedes reserves the right to report such activity to appropriate law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

Nothing on this Platform constitutes legal, regulatory, tax, financial, or professional advice of any kind. All content is provided for general informational purposes only.

The regulatory landscape for UAV manufacturing and operation is complex, rapidly evolving, and varies by jurisdiction. Users should consult qualified legal counsel, aviation attorneys, export control specialists, and other relevant professionals before engaging in any production, sale, or operation of unmanned aerial systems.

Aedes makes no representations regarding the current accuracy of any regulatory information presented on the Platform. Regulatory requirements change frequently and users are responsible for independently verifying current requirements applicable to their specific activities.