UAS ALTER

We are the UAS/Drones team, a division of ALTER, a Spanish company belonging to the German group TÜV NORD that provides testing, qualification, or certification services for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment and systems for high-reliability sectors such as space, aerospace and UAS-drones, defence, security, fire, energy, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and robotics, among others.  

As manufacturers of UAS/Drones, companies require the collaboration of a reliable partner like ALTER, with over 30 years of experience, who can provide support throughout the entire process and offer the quality engineering services, advice, and testing they need.  

In the UAS/Drone area, we can conduct a whole testing campaign in the laboratory for ground tests and/or at the airfield for flight tests, depending on the client’s needs.     

ALTER as Notified Body (NB 2031) 

• Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (UAS-Drones). 
• EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility). 
• RED Directive: 2014/53/UE RED (Radio Equipment). 
• Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 (Fire Detectors). 

Other ALTER accreditations  

•  Comprehensive Solutions: ALTER will guide customers through the entire testing and certification process. We offer a one-stop solution for all their testing needs. Our professional testing facilities and extensive experience in product certification guarantee a seamless and swift process.  
• Accredited Laboratory: ALTER’s laboratory is accredited by the National Accreditation Body (ENAC) to conduct various types of testing, ensuring the highest quality for testing, certifications, and project needs.  
• Tailored Testing: In addition to adhering to the latest applicable standards for UAS/Drones in the European Union (EU), our team has extensive experience crafting precise and personalized testing plans. We excel at tailoring projects and providing guidance that aligns seamlessly with specific requirements.   
• Documentation Guidance: To ensure that testing campaigns and decisions are aligned with customers’ goals, our team can help them understand the regulatory framework related to UAS/Drones.    

ALTER as a specialist in the UAS/Drones field, has been actively contributing to different kinds of projects by offering:  

• Support on regulations, standardization, and operational support.  
• Performing UAS/Drones testing campaigns tailored to Project needs.  
• Analysis of functional and operational safety  

Currently, we are part of the following projects:  

Civil UAVs Initiative (Xunta de Galicia)  

Working hand-to-hand with different Working Groups (WGs) nationally (Spain) and internationally provides us with valuable insights, collaborative problem-solving, and a broader understanding of industry dynamics. This engagement enhances our adaptability to industry trends and regulatory changes, encouraging a proactive and informed approach. This participation and contribution inside different WGs are essential for the continuous updates of our procedures following the last news regarding Regulation.  

Currently, we are part of the following Working Groups:  

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