Red Cat Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiary, Teal Drones, has achieved AS9100 certification from the certification body for aerospace and defense quality systems, NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR), confirming its adherence to safety and quality standards.
The AS9100 standard, developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and based on ISO 9001, is the globally recognized benchmark for quality management in the aviation, space, and defense sectors. It includes aerospace-specific requirements that strengthen quality control, safety, and traceability, highlighting the reliability and performance of Teal Drones’ products across the full product lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, and maintenance.
Secured in July 2025, the certification was achieved through a rigorous audit process, reaffirming Teal’s commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and process innovation. This achievement ensures that Teal Drones will continue to meet the highest standards in the industry, delivering high-performing unmanned systems that are designed, built, and serviced in the United States, while strengthening customer satisfaction.
Mike McCormick, Quality System Manager at Teal Drones, stated, “Earning AS9100 certification is a major milestone for Teal Drones and comes at a pivotal moment in our growth. It validates the strength of our processes and the dedication of our team, and it gives our customers added confidence that we can consistently deliver mission-ready systems at scale. This certification comes at a time when we are expanding our facilities and manufacturing capabilities to meet rising demand for our drones while maintaining the highest standards the industry requires.”
This achievement also shows buyers and partners that Red Cat’s Black Widow™ secure, NDAA-compliant ISR drone, is supported by a robust quality management system.
The Black Widow, designed to deliver real-time intelligence at the tactical edge and meet the mission-critical needs of U.S. and allied forces, was selected as the winner of the U.S. Army’s Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program.
Red Cat’s commitment to UAV quality, safety, and innovation reinforces its role as a trusted domestic manufacturer and its dedication to strengthening the resilience of America’s drone industrial base.
