How Does an ISO 17025 UAV Testing Laboratory Support Drone Compliance?
The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) operates ISO 17025 UAV testing laboratories to verify unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) meet compliance and performance standards.
UAVs often operate in demanding conditions, including extreme temperatures, mechanical stresses, and electrical interference, making rigorous testing is essential to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance. Using an ISO 17025-accredited UAV testing laboratory ensures results are accurate, repeatable, and traceable.
Which Methods Are Used for UAV Testing?
UAV testing combines methods across various specialties and disciplines to optimize drone endurance for safe, stable flights. ATS provides ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited testing services for UAVs, including but not limited to:
Mechanical Testing
Our experts perform mechanical testing on UAV components, batteries, and assemblies to verify their ability to withstand physical stress. We assess characteristics such as:
- Tensile Strength
- Fracture Toughness
- Hardness
- Metallographic properties
- Tear Resistance
Environmental Testing
UAVs must perform reliably in diverse environmental conditions. Our technicians conduct testing in advanced chambers to simulate real-world environmental stressors, including but not limited to:
- Corrosion Testing
- Temperature/Humidity Testing
- Shock/Vibration Testing
- Ingress Protection
- Altitude Testing
- Solar Testing
- UV Testing
- Flammability Testing
- Paint/Coating Testing
Electrical Testing
Drones depend on reliable electrical systems for navigation and flight. To help ensure drones are compliant and electronically secure, we test for:
- Power Variation
- Dielectric Strength
- Insulation Resistance
- Conducted Emissions
- Radiated Emissions
Chemical Testing
Chemical testing evaluates material properties to determine compliance with quality standards. ATS uses methods such as:
- Optical Emissions Spectroscopy (OES)
- SEM/EDS
- X-Ray Fluorescence
- Combustion
- X-Ray Diffraction
- Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
Nondestructive Inspection (NDI)
ATS uses NDI inspections to assess material properties such as hardness, dimensions, and potential flaws. Our experts perform NDI testing on drones using methods, including but not limited to:
- Liquid Penetrant
- Magnetic Particle
- Radiographic Testing
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Visual Inspection
- Eddy Current
Delivering Precision with ISO 17025 UAV Testing
ATS is committed to delivering reliable, data-driven results to meet your UAV testing needs. Our ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited facilities demonstrate our ability to meet rigorous testing standards while supporting client success. We also maintain several ISO 9001:2015 registrations across our organization.
At every stage of the UAV lifecycle, ATS provides industry-leading testing to take you from confidence to certainty.
Contact Us
If you organization needs to partner with a trusted third-party ISO 17025 UAV testing laboratory, contact ATS today by completing our contact form or call us directly at +1 (888) 287-5227.
