SBDR Consulting
Expert Counter-UAS and UAS Advisory at the Intersection of Systems, Policy, and Operations
Focused expertise. Practical guidance. No unnecessary layers.
About SBDR Consulting
SBDR Consulting is a specialized UAS / Counter-UAS (C-UAS) advisory and consulting firm helping organizations navigate the operational, technical, regulatory, and governance challenges surrounding small unmanned aircraft systems.
Founded by Sean Bittick, SBDR Consulting draws on his NATO career working to counter the growing challenges posed by small drones while helping develop the capabilities, policies, and standards needed to address those challenges effectively.
Sean’s experience spans national, multinational, and international programs, covering both the materiel side — the systems, technologies, and capabilities — and the non-materiel side, including doctrine, training, governance, policy, and standards.
That combination is central to SBDR’s approach.
Many organizations approach UAS and C-UAS challenges from a single perspective. SBDR operates at the intersection of technology, capability development, policy, regulation, and operational requirements — the place where complex UAS and C-UAS problems are best understood and solved.
SBDR Consulting brings the rigor and experience of large-scale national and multinational programs to a focused roster of clients, without the layers of management that can separate clients from the people actually doing the work.
Our Services
C-UAS & sUAS Capability Development Advisory
We provide expert advisory support for organizations developing or improving small UAS and Counter-UAS capabilities. Our approach considers the full capability — technology, operational requirements, doctrine, training, governance, and implementation — rather than treating individual systems in isolation.
Regulatory, Governance & Standardization Guidance
Navigate the evolving regulatory and policy environment surrounding UAS and C-UAS. We provide analysis and guidance related to regulatory frameworks, governance models, standards, and the policies necessary to develop and employ capabilities effectively.
Green/Blue UAS Listing & Market Access Support
We help organizations understand and navigate Green/Blue UAS listing requirements and associated market-access considerations, providing practical guidance to organizations seeking to position their products and capabilities for applicable government and institutional opportunities.
NDAA Compliance Education
Understand the implications of relevant National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provisions and requirements affecting UAS-related products, technologies, and programs. We provide educational guidance designed to help organizations better understand compliance considerations and their potential impact on capability development and market access.
Capability Development & Regulatory Analysis
We develop tailored analytical deliverables to help clients understand capability gaps, regulatory considerations, market requirements, and potential paths forward. Our work is designed to turn complex information into practical insights that support informed decision-making.
Solutions Engineering Sessions
Bring a challenging UAS or C-UAS problem to the table. Through focused solutions-engineering sessions, SBDR works with clients to examine requirements, identify constraints, explore potential approaches, and develop practical paths toward a solution.