Drone Testing Services | Aetos Drone Dynamics

Precision Testing for Mission-Critical Performance

Aetos Drone Dynamics provides rigorous, standards-compliant testing services to validate UAV system performance, safety, and compliance. Our Austin facility offers manufacturers, government agencies, and commercial operators an independent, NDAA-compliant testing environment with comprehensive data collection and analysis.

From prototype validation to operational readiness testing, our team of certified engineers and former military UAV operators brings unmatched expertise to every evaluation.

Our Testing Services

Comprehensive evaluation solutions for all UAV system requirements

Component Testing

Detailed evaluation of individual UAV subsystems including flight controllers, sensors, and communication modules.

EMI/EMC testing
Environmental stress screening
Component lifecycle analysis
NDAA-compliance verification

Flight Performance Testing

Comprehensive evaluation of UAV flight characteristics and operational capabilities.

Stability and maneuverability testing
Payload capacity evaluation
Wind and weather resistance
Battery and power system analysis

Security Testing

Rigorous evaluation of UAV system cybersecurity and data protection.

RF vulnerability assessment
Data encryption testing
GPS spoofing resistance
NDAA-compliance certification

Environmental Testing

Validation of UAV performance under various environmental conditions.

Temperature and humidity extremes
Dust and water ingress testing
Vibration and impact resistance
Altitude simulation

Regulatory Compliance Testing

Verification of UAV systems against applicable regulations and standards.

FAA Part 107 compliance
NDAA Section 848 validation
Industry-specific standards
International regulations

Operational Readiness Testing

End-to-end evaluation of UAV systems in mission scenarios.

Mission-specific scenario testing
Human factors evaluation
Failure mode analysis
Operational limits determination

Our Testing Methodology

Aetos employs a rigorous, four-phase testing protocol to ensure comprehensive evaluation of all UAV system components and capabilities.

Requirements Analysis

Detailed review of system specifications and operational requirements to develop customized test plans.

Controlled Environment Testing

Laboratory evaluation of components and subsystems under precise, repeatable conditions.

Field Testing

Real-world operational evaluation in our specialized test environments.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Comprehensive performance analysis with detailed technical reports and recommendations.

Testing Facilities

Purpose-built environments for comprehensive UAV evaluation

Electronics Testing Lab

Climate-controlled environment for component-level testing with precision measurement equipment.

Indoor Flight Range

10,000 sq ft netted environment for controlled flight testing with motion capture system.

Urban Test Environment

Simulated cityscape with buildings, obstacles, and RF interference sources.

Open Air Range

200-acre FAA-approved flight test area with variable terrain and obstacle courses.

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