Engineering & Flight Test Services

Services Tailored for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems

In addition to providing a dedicated flight test range, we offer end-to-end engineering and flight test services for early-stage and rapidly growing UAS companies. Many emerging programs lack the internal resources required to execute disciplined flight test programs aligned with certification and defense procurement standards. Our team fills that gap by providing structured test and evaluation support from concept through validated flight data.

Our approach combines flight test expertise, FAA certification knowledge, and military test methodologies to help companies mature their aircraft safely and efficiently while generating credible data for investors, customers, and government programs.

Who We Are

Our engineering specialists are seasoned aerospace industry consultants who have helped scale early-stage startups into mid- and large-scale OEMs, serving in key subject matter expert roles including Head of Flight Test, Experimental Test Pilot, Flight Test Engineer, Unmanned Aircraft Operator, Crew Chief, and Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer.

Drawing on this in-depth technical expertise, we design and execute disciplined flight test campaigns that generate high-integrity engineering data products and technical reports suitable for defense acquisition programs, government proposal efforts, and FAA certification pathways. Our processes ensure test results are credible, traceable, and aligned with both military test methodologies and civil airworthiness certification requirements.

Core Capabilities

Flight Test Program Development

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s. Services include:

Ground and Flight Test Master Planning
Test Requirements Drafting
Test matrix development and envelope expansion planning
Configuration control and test readiness reviews
Certification and compliance test planning

Our methodologies are modeled on practices used by organizations such as the USAF and USN Test Pilot Schools, adapted for startup development timelines.

Detailed Test Planning

We develop the detailed engineering plans required to execute safe and meaningful flight tests. Deliverables include:

Detailed test plans and test cards
Instrumentation and telemetry requirements
Flight test risk assessments
Flight test procedures and operational checklists
Data collection and validation methodologies

This ensures each flight produces high-quality engineering data rather than simple demonstration flights.

Test Hazard Analysis & Safety Engineering

Safety and risk management are fundamental to structured flight testing. We support:

Test Hazard Analysis (THA)
Risk identification and mitigation planning
Range safety planning
Operational hazard reviews
Emergency procedures and contingency planning

Our processes follow best practices used in government flight test programs and certification campaigns

Flight Test Execution

Our team supports and conducts hands-on flight test operations at the range. Capabilities include:

Ground Control Station setup and configuration
Flight test conduct and mission execution
Range coordination and safety monitoring
Envelope expansion campaigns
Structured test point execution

This allows early-stage teams to focus on aircraft development while we handle professional test execution.

Telemetry & Real-Time Data Analysis

We provide live engineering insight during test operations to accelerate learning cycles.Capabilities include:

Real-time telemetry monitoring
Engineering data visualization
Live performance analysis
Test conduct adjustments during flight
Post-flight quick-look analysis

This dramatically improves test efficiency and safety during envelope expansion.

Data Reduction & Technical Reporting

After each test event we provide clear engineering documentation to support program progress. Deliverables include:

Flight test reports
Performanceanalysis
Stability and control evaluations
Compliance documentation
Data packages suitable for government proposals or certification evidence

FAA Certification & Military Compliance Expertise

Our team specializes in supporting programs targeting regulatory approval or government procurement. We provide guidance and documentation support for:

FAA aircraft certification pathways
FAA Section 44807 Special Authorization for unmanned aircraft (outside Part 107)
Aircraft Special Airworthiness Certificates (in house FAA DAR)
MIL-STD and defense program requirements
Test evidence packages for government proposals

This ensures your test program generates data usable for both certification and defense acquisition programs. We develop advanced spacecraft propulsion systems that are capable of powering spacecraft on long-duration missions to the far reaches of our solar system and beyond. Our propulsion systems are designed to be efficient, reliable and lightweight.