Why is Drone Testing Important?
The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) provides drone testing services to validate the performance and compliance of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). As military operations increasingly depend on drones, rigorous testing is critical to mission success and national security. Because drones incorporate sensitive systems, testing helps ensure they remain reliable and effective in demanding conditions.
In recent years, the Department of War (DoW) has significantly increased its use of drones through its billion‑dollar Drone Dominance program, which aims to contract with dozens of manufacturers to meet growing operational demands.
What is the Drone Dominance Program?
The DoW’s Drone Dominance program is a rapid expansion initiative intended to increase US-based production of low-cost, small UAS. The program’s stated focus on domestic production allows drone manufacturers to secure lucrative contracts with the U.S. government.
To be mission‑ready, the Department of Defense (DoD) requires these unmanned systems to perform under real‑world military conditions. As manufacturers invest time and resources in developing competitive, reliable unmanned aerial systems, our drone testing services can help evaluate their aircraft against stringent DoD requirements and guide them through the evolving regulatory landscape.
About Our Drone Testing Capabilities
For both commercial and military applications, our services support UAS manufacturers by conducting structured evaluations and tests that determine their drones’ compliance with relevant standards. Our testing capabilities address several core components of drone construction and reliability, enabling our multidisciplinary team to evaluate clients’ drones in compliance with MIL-STD 461 and MIL-STD 810.
Our key drone testing capabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Electromagnetic interference (EMI): Determines if UAS has adequate EMI shielding to protect against EMI-caused navigation, controller, and data transmission issues/failures.
- Battery performance: Confirms drone batteries perform reliably without capacity loss, overheating, or premature degradation.
- Environmental testing: Evaluates how drone components can withstand extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture, and other environmental stressors.
Explore our full range of drone testing methods and capabilities to understand how we can help drone manufacturers meet demanding military requirements.
Defense Testing You Can Trust
ATS has partnered with the military to provide a wide range of testing, inspection, and consulting engineering (TIC) services since 1967. As a trusted partner, we are committed to supporting defense institutions, companies, and contractors for their drone testing needs. We also implement a Quality Assurance program committed to excellence, with trained engineers and technicians delivering military testing in accordance with ITAR regulations.
We are an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited and ISO 9001:2015-registered testing laboratory. From early prototype design to failure analysis, our drone testing services cover the entire UAV lifecycle. In addition to meeting core drone testing requirements, we can also provide electrical, materials, and mechanical testing services.
Contact Us
Submit a web request form today or call ATS directly at +1 (888) 287-5227 to learn how our advanced drone testing services can help get your next project off the ground.
