ABCDE
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StageTest No.Test TitleTest Purpose (context)Test Result
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EVTAST-1-1Extended Burn-in (100hr)Run extended stress test on single aircraft Pass
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PVTAST-1-2Extended Burn-in (500hr at 50°C ambient)Run extended stress test on single aircraft using parameter checkingPass
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EVTAST-3-1100 hr High vibration Burn in (Cube Version Chassis)Simulates a lifetime of use by increasing the frequency and amplitude of the vibrations seen during flightPass
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EVTAST-3-2100hr High Vibration Burn-inCan the aircraft survive high vibrations for lifetimeAddressed
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DVTAST-3-3100hr High Vibration Burn-inCan the aircraft survive high vibrations for lifetimeAddressed
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DVTAST-3-4100hr High Vibration Burn-inCan the aircraft survive high vibrations for lifetimeAddressed
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DVTAST-3-5100hr High Vibration Burn-inCan the aircraft survive high vibrations for lifetimePass
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PVTAST-4-1500 Flight HoursAchieve 500 flight hours between all test aircraft.Pass
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EVTAST-5-1Footage TestDoes the drone shoot good footageAddressed
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PVTAST-5-2Footage TestDoes the drone shoot good footagePass
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EVTAST-6-1Flight Performance Test Does the drone fly wellPass
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EVTAST-7-1Velocity and Angle Limits TestDo the limits workPass
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DVTAST-7-2Velocity and Angle Limits TestDo the limits workPass
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PVTAST-7-3Velocity and Angle Limits TestDo the limits workPass
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EVTAST-8-1Blade Imbalance TestDoes the drone fly with imbalanced propellersPass
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DVTAST-8-2Blade Imbalance TestDoes the drone fly with imbalanced propellersPass
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EVTAST-9-1AUW and Overload TestTest the AUW and overload capabilitiesAddressed
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DVTAST-9-2AUW and Overload TestTest the AUW and overload capabilitiesPass
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PVTAST-9-3AUW and Overload TestTest the AUW and overload capabilitiesAddressed
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EVTAST-10-1Land Detection TestDoes the land detector work and aircraft autoland safelyPass
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EVTAST-11-1One Battery Flight TestCan the aircraft fly with one batteryPass
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DVTAST-11-2One Battery Flight TestCan the aircraft fly with one batteryPass
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PVTAST-11-3One Battery Flight TestCan the aircraft fly with one batteryPass
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EVTAST-13-1Baro Performance TestDoes the baro work during flightAddressed
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PVTAST-13-2Baro Performance TestDoes the baro work during flightPass
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EVTAST-14-1Herelink Performance TestDoes the Herelink remote controller perform? Test range, latency, RC control stability, video quality, functional hours to validate operating system stability.

Note: App/software specific tests are covered in a different test plan.
Addressed
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EVTAST-14-2Herelink Performance TestDoes the herelink perform? Test range, latency, RC control stability, video quality, functional hours to validate operating system stabilityPass
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DVTAST-14-3Herelink Performance TestDoes the herelink perform? Test range, latency, RC control stability, video quality, functional hours to validate operating system stabilityPass
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PVTAST-14-4Herelink Performance TestDoes the herelink perform? Test range, latency, RC control stability, video quality, functional hours to validate operating system stabilityPass
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EVTAST-15-1F9P and RTK Performance testDoes RTK workPass
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EVTAST-17-1System Vibration AnalysisDoes the aircraft vibrate too muchAddressed
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DVTAST-17-2System Vibration AnalysisDoes the aircraft vibrate too muchPass
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EVTAST-18-1Thermal Environment TestDoes the aircraft work in the defined thermal rangeAddressed
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DVTAST-18-2Thermal Environment TestDoes the aircraft work in the defined thermal rangeAddressed
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DVTAST-18-3Thermal Environment TestDoes the aircraft work in the defined thermal rangeAddressed
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DVTAST-18-4System Level Thermal TestDoes the aircraft work at system level in the defined thermal range with marginsAddressed
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PVTAST-18-5System Level Thermal TestDoes the aircraft work at system level in the defined thermal range with marginsAddressed
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EVTAST-21-1Propeller Materials TestProp materials testingPass
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EVTAST-22-1Golden GloveEnsure the user can operate the product while wearing gloves or while tactically impaired.Pass
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EVTAST-22-2Golden GloveEnsure the user can operate the product while wearing gloves or while tactically impaired.Pass
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EVTAST-23-1Landing Gear Loading TestDetermine the structural integrity of the Astro landing gear.Pass
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EVTAST-23-2Landing Gear Loading TestDetermine the structural integrity of the Astro landing gear.Pass
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DVTAST-23-3Landing Gear Loading TestPass
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EVTAST-24-1Landing Gear Cycle TestCan the landing gear survive lifetime cycles?Pass
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DVTAST-24-2Landing Gear Cycle TestCan the landing gear survive lifetime cycles?Pass
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EVTAST-25-2Hinge Wiring Life TestDetermine durability of wiring that passes through the boom hinge.Pass
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DVTAST-25-3Hinge Wiring Life TestDetermine durability of wiring that passes through the boom hinge.Pass
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EVTAST-26-1Hinge Structural TestDetermine the structural integrity of the Alta 4 hinge.Pass
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EVTAST-26-2Hinge Structural TestDetermine the structural integrity of the Alta 4 hinge.Pass
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EVTAST-27-1Chassis Loading TestDetermine if Alta 4’s chassis can withstand forces seen during flight.Pass
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EVTAST-27-2Chassis Loading TestDetermine if Alta 4’s chassis can withstand forces seen during flight.Pass
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DVTAST-27-3Chassis Loading TestDetermine if Alta 4’s chassis can withstand forces seen during flight.Pass
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EVTAST-28-1Water/Dust Ingress Test (PRE-EV Test)Does the aircraft still function in dusty/wet situationsPass
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EVTAST-28-2Water/Dust Ingress TestDoes the aircraft still function in dusty/wet situationsAddressed
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EVTAST-28-3Water Ingress TestDoes the aircraft still function in dusty/wet situationsAddressed
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DVTAST-28-4Water Ingress TestDoes the aircraft still function in dusty/wet situationsPass
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PVTAST-28-5Water Ingress TestDoes the aircraft still function in wet situationsPass
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PVTAST-28-6Water Ingress TestDoes the aircraft still function in wet situationsPass
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EVTAST-29-1Battery Tray Cycle TestDoes the battery tray function over lifetimePass
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DVTAST-29-2Battery Tray Cycle TestDoes the battery tray/battery interface function over lifetimePass
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PVTAST-29-3Battery Tray Cycle TestDoes the battery tray/battery interface function over lifetimePass
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EVTAST-30-1Vibration Isolation System Life TestDoes the vibration isolation structure break over lifetimePass
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EVTAST-31-1Prop adapter life testUse the flopdapter rig
250 deg/s
2500 RPM
150hrs
Pass
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DVTAST-31-2Prop Adapter life testPass
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DVTAST-33-1Case Drop TestDoes the packaging protect the aircraftPass
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EVTAST-34-1Bootloader TestDoes the bootloader function correctlyAddressed
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EVTAST-35-1Power Distribution PCB TestDoes the PCBA function as designedPass
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EVTAST-36-1Skynode PCBA TestDoes the PCBA function as designedAddressed
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DVTAST-36-2Skynode PCBA TestDoes the PCBA function as designedTriage
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EVTAST-37-1IO Board TestDoes the PCBA function as designedAddressed
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DVTAST-37-2IO Board TestDoes the PCBA function as designedAddressed
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EVTAST-38-1System Level Electrical TestDoes the aircraft system electrically functionAddressed
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DVTAST-38-2System Level Electrical TestDoes the aircraft system electrically functionAddressed
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PVTAST-38-3System Level Electrical TestDoes the aircraft system electrically functionAddressed
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EVTAST-40-1Auterion Mission Control TestSoftware validation test for the user app that is installed on the controller, as well as the desktop app variantAddressed
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EVTAST-40-2Auterion Mission Control TestSoftware validation test for the user app that is installed on the controller, as well as the desktop app variantAddressed
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EVTAST-41-1Firmware Acceptance TestSVT at the EVT phase tests the Alpha that is software required to make the overall drone system function and validate the entire electrical system. Alpha software excludes some features that will be available at launch. There will be another round of SVT for release candidate softwareAddressed
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DVTAST-41-2Firmware Acceptance TestSystem and unit level software testingAddressed
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PVTAST-41-3Firmware Acceptance TestSystem and unit level software testingPass
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EVTAST-42-1Handle Structural TestIs the handle strong enoughAddressed
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DVTAST-42-2Handle Structural TestIs the handle strong enoughPass
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EVTAST-43-1Max Flight Time TestDoes the flight time meet PRD requirementPass
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DVTAST-43-2Max Flight Time TestDoes the flight time meet PRD requirementPass
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PVTAST-43-3Max Flight Time TestDetermine max flight time for max payload and no payloadPass
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EVTAST-44-1Quick release Cycle Test ElectricalDoes the gimbal quick release electrically function over lifetimePass
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EVTAST-47-1Max Power For 30 Sec TestPower stress testAddressed
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PVTAST-50-1Tether TestAble to build flight hours quickly Pass
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EVTAST-52-1A7R4 TestDoes the A7R4 payload function with aircraftAddressed
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EVTAST-54-1F45 Motor Life TestLife test of new F45 motor design (fastener instead of C Clip)Pass
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EVTAST-55-1Uni-Carbon Boom Material TestTest to ensure we are happy with the strength/ridgidty of the uni booms/landing gearPass
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EVTAST-56-1RC TestTest Futaba and CrossfirePass
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EVTAST-57-1v5x Main Board PCBA Functional testPass
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EVTAST-58-1FRX Pro, RFD900X, Crossfire TestTest additional long range telemetry systemsAddressed
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EVTAST-59-1IMU Isolation PerformanceEnsure that the vibration isolation system performs Addressed
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DVTAST-59-2IMU Isolation PerformanceEnsure that the vibration isolation system performs Addressed
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EVTAST-60-1LTE PCBA TestDoes the PCBA function as designedPass
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EVTAST-61-1Ethernet PCBA TestDoes the PCBA function as designedPass
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EVTAST-63-1FMU Sensor PCBA TestDoes the PCBA function as designedAddressed
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DVTAST-63-2FMU Sensor PCBA TestDoes the PCBA function as designedAddressed