Functional safety
Functional safety is important for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones to mitigate risks, comply with regulations, ensure user safety, protect equipment, enhance reliability, build public trust, and consider environmental factors. It contributes to the overall responsible and safe integration of drones into various industries and applications.
ALTER has more than 30 years of experience in functional testing and equipment certifications, offering engineering solutions to ensure the quality, reliability, safety, and performance of products of highly demanding industries.
Functional Safety Management Plan
A functional safety management plan is a structured plan that outlines the procedures, processes, and activities to be implemented throughout the lifecycle of a system to ensure functional safety. Functional safety ensures the correct functioning of the system’s functions and the prevention of hazardous situations caused by malfunctioning or incorrect operation.
A functional safety plan usually includes the development of scope and objectives, safety lifecycle model, hazard and risk assessment, safety requirements specification, documentation and records, continuous improvement.
Identification of the product or process needs
To accomplish the regulations and standards requirements for UAS/Drones, it is important to perform an identification of the product including HW & SW where identifies the needed procedures and tests for the system.
Functional testing
Functional Testing for UAS/Drones is essential to ensure the proper functionality, safety, and reliability of these aerial vehicles. By assessing critical components this testing helps to identify and address potential malfunctions or defects that could compromise the UAS’s safety and its operation. Compliance with regulations and standards, validation of performance in real-world scenarios, and testing of redundancy mechanisms are essential aspects covered by functional testing.
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