Drones and UAS
Testing, certification and comprehensive support
Validate the compliance and performance of your UAVs with the Emitech Group
The Emitech Group is a key player in the assessment, testing and certification of civil and professional drones (UAS - Unmanned Aircraft Systems). As a Notified Body (NB 0536) for Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945, we can help you define the regulatory requirements and obtain CE marking, including for classes C0 to C4, as well as for specific operations (categories C5 and C6).
Safety, radio and the environment: a multi-sector approach encompassing CE marking and more
Our tests incorporate the requirements of the main European directives and their implementing regulations:
- RED Directive (2014/53/EU):
- Article 3.1.a: safety of goods and persons
- Article 3.1.b: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Article 3.2: efficient use of the radio spectrum
- Compliant with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30, which introduces new cybersecurity requirements applicable to connected radio equipment:
- Protection against unauthorised access
- Prevention of fraudulent or malicious communications
- Guarantee of data confidentiality and integrity
- Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) and Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
A complete range of services for your UAS projects
European certification (DR 2019/945)
European certification (DR 2019/945)
- EU type certification for classes C0 to C4
- Procedures for specific category UAVs: STS-01 (VLOS) and STS-02 (BVLOS)
- Documentary analysis, definition of test plan, performance of tests, issue of certificate
Compliance testing in accordance with the EN 4709 series of standardsOur tests are conducted in accordance with the technical requirements of harmonised standards EN 4709-001 to EN 4709-004, published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) under Regulation (EU) 2019/945 :
- EN 4709-001: General requirements (MTOM, dimensions, identification, etc.)
- EN 4709-002: Safety requirements (injuries, flight termination, loss of link, etc.)
- EN 4709-003: Remote identification, geo-awareness and airspace limitation
- EN 4709-004: Acoustic requirements
Application of these standards offers a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the delegated regulation.
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Laboratory tests
- MTOM, dimensions, mechanical strength, terminal velocity impact
- Remote identification, geo-awareness, airspace restrictions
- Specific tests C6: geofencing and programmed trajectories
- Sound power, electrical power, control modes, lighting, Follow-Me
- Unique serial number, low battery, flight termination system
Flight tests
- Maximum speed, attainable height, controllable safety
- Simulation of loss of link, C2, operation in autonomous mode
- Evaluation of critical functions in real-life conditions: Follow-Me, identification, geovigilance, etc
- Validation of flight-programmed trajectories (C6)
Specific category: SORA, SC-LUAS and regulatory support
For UAVs operating in specific categories (C5/C6), the Emitech Group offers expert support:
- Carrying out an operational risk assessment (SORA)
- Determination of the SAIL level
- Drafting of the Means of Compliance (MoC)
- Preparation of the SC-LUAS (Special Condition for Light Unmanned Aircraft Systems) dossier for the EASA
Why choose the Emitech Group?
- A Notified Body (NB 0536) with recognised expertise
- Laboratory tests and in flight conditions
- Support for open and specific categories
- Integrated regulatory engineering (SORA, SC-LUAS, MoC)
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