UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Plays a Key Role in Achieving the First STANAG 4703 Certification and the EASA LUC at SAIL III for the Fixed Wing UAV Platform of its Client PRIMOCO UAV SE.

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, a leading European manufacturer of guidance, navigation, and control systems for unmanned platforms, has collaborated with its client PRIMOCO UAV to obtain the STANAG 4703 certification of the One 150 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from Primoco UAV SE. This milestone marks the first time that an unmanned aircraft in its category has obtained both North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military certification (STANAG 4703) and the Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) at SAIL III from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

This dual certification is the result of five years of rigorous testing and development, during which UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía played a key role by providing critical technology to ensure the reliability and robustness of the PRIMOCO One 150’s flight control system. Thanks to its cutting-edge autopilot capabilities, the UAV met stringent safety and operational requirements in shared airspace.

“This milestone not only reaffirms the quality and reliability of our navigation and control systems but also demonstrates our ability to support our customers in the most demanding certification processes worldwide,” stated Miguel Ángel de Frutos, Director and CTO of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía. “Our commitment to safety and technological innovation is our top priority, and this certification is a testament to that.”

The certification process included more than 200 verifications, 170 test flights, and nearly 50 ground tests, collecting an extensive volume of data that validated the performance of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s flight control system. The Spanish autopilot manufacturer has also contributed by providing evidence and a certification data pack confirming the robustness and reliability of the flight control system.

This advanced technology has been crucial in demonstrating the One 150’s ability to operate safely alongside manned aircraft and other certified UAVs in complex environments.

In addition to this military certification, the civilian EASA LUC obtained for SAIL III enables the One 150 to operate over urban areas with population densities of up to 5,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, significantly expanding its range of civilian applications.