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Audit & Assurance Services for Drone Operators

Identify risks early. Stay audit-ready. Maintain control.

Overview

Most operators only think about audits when one is coming.

That’s too late.

Audit and assurance isn’t about passing a check.
It’s about knowing — at any point in time — whether your operation is actually compliant.

Uncrewed Approvals provides structured audit and assurance services that give you a clear, accurate view of your operation against regulatory and operational requirements.

Aligned with Civil Aviation Safety Authority expectations and real-world audit environments, our approach focuses on identifying issues early and fixing them properly.

What This Service Does

We assess your operation as it actually functions — not just what your documentation says.

We help you:

  • Identify compliance gaps
  • Validate your systems and processes
  • Prepare for regulatory or client audits
  • Implement practical corrective actions

This is about confidence — knowing your operation will stand up to scrutiny.

What’s Included

Internal Compliance Audits

Structured audits against regulatory requirements.

Includes:

  • Review against Part 101 and MOS
  • Assessment of operational practices
  • Verification of documentation and records
  • Identification of compliance gaps

Provides a clear baseline of where your operation stands.

Operational Assurance Reviews

Go beyond compliance — assess how your operation actually performs.

Includes:

  • Alignment between documented procedures and real operations
  • Effectiveness of SOPs and controls
  • Risk management effectiveness
  • Identification of operational weaknesses

Documentation & System Reviews

Ensure your systems support compliance.

Includes:

  • Operations Manual and SOP review
  • Risk assessment framework review
  • Safety management system alignment
  • Identification of inconsistencies and gaps

Record & Evidence Verification

Confirm that your operation is defensible.

Includes:

  • Flight logs and operational records
  • Training and competency records
  • Risk assessments and approvals
  • Incident and reporting records

If the evidence isn’t there, compliance can’t be demonstrated.

Pre-Audit Readiness (CASA & Client Audits)

Prepare for audits before they happen.

Includes:

  • Mock audits and readiness checks
  • Identification of likely audit findings
  • Structured remediation plans
  • Support leading into CASA or client audits

Corrective Action Management

Fix issues properly — not superficially.

Includes:

  • Development of Corrective Action Requests (CARs)
  • Root cause analysis
  • Practical corrective solutions
  • Tracking and closure of actions

BARS-RPAS Audit Preparation

Support high-assurance audit environments.

We assist operators preparing for Flight Safety Foundation BARS-RPAS audits.

Includes:

  • Gap analysis against BARS criteria
  • Documentation alignment
  • Pre-audit readiness reviews
  • Audit response support

Essential for operators working with enterprise clients.

How This Works

We tailor the audit approach to your operation.

Baseline Audit

  • Full assessment of your current operation
  • Identification of key risks and gaps
  • Clear action plan

Targeted Review

  • Focus on specific areas (e.g. documentation, approvals, records)
  • Suitable for known issues or preparation

Ongoing Assurance

  • Regular audits and reviews
  • Continuous monitoring of compliance
  • Suitable for growing or complex operations

Who This Is For

  • ReOC holders wanting clarity on compliance status
  • Operators preparing for CASA audits
  • Organisations working with high-assurance clients
  • CRPs responsible for compliance oversight
  • Enterprise RPAS programs managing multiple teams and aircraft

Why It Matters

Without structured assurance:

  • Compliance gaps go unnoticed
  • Documentation drifts from reality
  • Records become incomplete
  • Audit findings increase

With proper audit and assurance:

  • Issues are identified early
  • Systems stay aligned
  • Audits become predictable
  • Operational risk is reduced

Why Uncrewed Approvals

  • CASA Delegate experience across a large portion of the industry
  • Direct insight into how compliance is assessed
  • Experience auditing complex RPAS operations
  • Practical, no-nonsense approach

We don’t just identify problems.
We help you fix them properly.

Get Started

If you : Are unsure of your compliance status. Have an upcoming audit. Want to strengthen your operation. We can help.