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An engineer prepares a fixed-wing drone for flight.

An engineer prepares a fixed-wing drone for flight in a rural area

Our talented staff, extensive experience, and strong network of relationships across the industry and with the regulator equip us to take on a huge range of challenges in this rapidly evolving industry. We handle a comprehensive portfolio of fundamental and applied research and have the experience and capabilities to conduct advanced testing, including with respect to emerging industry standards. Our flexible, mobile equipment and assets allow us to perform these activities in the environment best-suited to the specific needs of the customer. 

We're especially proud of our safety case development process, which directly enables new applications for UAS by taking a systematic approach to risk assessment and mitigation. 

These capabilities have repeatedly enabled us to advance the UAS industry and give us the resources to find new solutions for our customers. 

Learn more about each of these areas below.