Award of RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework by Civil Aviation Authority
Awarded 01 Feb 2026
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The Civil Aviation Authority awarded a contract to ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU, LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE, SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LTD, DEKRA GmbH, MADRONES LTD, SPYRIAN ENGINEERING LTD, TUV RHEINLAND UK LTD, and VANTAGEUAV LTD for the provision of RPAS testing services under a framework agreement.
The contract, valued at AUD 1,500,000, supports the Civil Aviation Authority's legislative obligation to evaluate drone products that may present risks to health or safety, as per Article 36 of UK Regulation (EU) 2019/945.
The third-party providers will perform product evaluations for class marked drones, assessing compliance against regulatory requirements and product standards including UK Regulation (EU) 2019/945, The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, and The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Evaluations may cover performance and design requirements, noise testing, verification methods, manufacturer manuals, geo-awareness, remote identification, and non-drone specific product standards related to product safety such as mechanics and electronics systems.
Providers may also evaluate concerns related to public health, safety, and security, including cyber security and chemical hazards.
The Civil Aviation Authority will manage and oversee the evaluations, coordinate with other authorities, industry, and the public, and make decisions on market intervention measures such as product recalls.
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