The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) operates as a defense UAV environmental qualification lab. We help ensure our clients’ unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) comply with the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) strict regulations and standards.
How Do UAV Qualification Labs Benefit UAV Manufacturers?
Qualification laboratories play a vital role in validating the performance, safety, and reliability of military unmanned aerial vehicles. Defense UAVs must function reliably in harsh environments and under extreme thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic stress. Comprehensive qualification programs reduce operational risk by identifying design weaknesses early and confirming that power systems meet mission requirements. Independent, repeatable testing provides the objective evidence needed for the US military to certify platforms for deployment.
About Our Defense UAV Environmental Qualification Lab
Our Environmental Qualification Lab delivers comprehensive testing for defense UAVs to ensure each platform meets DoD requirements. We utilize specialized chambers, vibration and shock rigs, and EMI/EMC facilities, all managed by experienced technicians who develop and execute test plans to military specifications. We provide detailed test reports and traceable data that highlight a UAV’s compliance with the following standards:
We offer an expansive list of environmental testing services for UAVs, including, but not limited to:
- Temperature Extremes: Operation and storage within specified high and low temperature limits.
- Thermal Cycling and Shock: Repeated transitions between temperature extremes and exposure to thermal shock.
- Humidity and Corrosion: Exposure to high humidity and resistance to salt fog.
- Vibration and Mechanical Shock: Sustained vibration profiles and discrete shock events.
- Sand, Dust, and Contamination: Ingress and abrasion resistance in particulate environments.
- Rain and Ingress Protection: Water exposure, spray, and immersion testing to specified IP ratings.
- Altitude and Low Pressure: Operation and storage at reduced atmospheric pressures.
- EMI/EMC: Immunity and emissions testing to military electromagnetic compatibility standards.
- Battery Safety and Thermal Runaway: Abuse, charge/discharge, and thermal propagation testing.
Our ISO/IEC 17025 and A2LA-accredited labs offer professional, prompt, and precise services that help clients ensure the safety, compliance, and performance of their UAVs.
Contact Us
Submit a web request form or call +1 (888) 287 -5227 to discuss how we can help you ensure your UAV meets the required environmental testing standards.
