Red Cat's Teal Drones Achieves AS9100 Certification for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Red Cat Holdings' subsidiary, Teal Drones, has achieved AS9100 certification for aerospace and defense quality management. This strengthens Teal's position in manufacturing Black Widow drones for the U.S. Army and highlights Red Cat's commitment to quality and operational excellence. The certification follows a rigorous audit process and underscores Teal's dedication to continuous improvement and process innovation.

Red Cat Holdings' subsidiary, Teal Drones, has achieved the prestigious AS9100 certification from NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR), marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to quality and operational excellence. The AS9100 certification, a globally recognized benchmark for quality management in the aviation, space, and defense sectors, validates Teal Drones' dedication to operational excellence across design, manufacturing, and maintenance processes [1].

The certification is particularly notable for its impact on Teal Drones' Black Widow™ drone, which was selected for the U.S. Army's Short-Range Reconnaissance Program. The Black Widow is designed to deliver real-time intelligence for U.S. and allied forces, reinforcing Red Cat's role in strengthening America's domestic drone industrial base [1].

The rigorous audit process that led to the certification underscores Teal Drones' commitment to continuous improvement and process innovation. The certification signals to buyers and partners that Red Cat's Black Widow™ drones are supported by a robust quality management system, enhancing trust and safety in doing business with the company [1].

Mike McCormick, Quality System Manager at Teal Drones, noted, "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" [1].

Red Cat Holdings is scheduled to host a Town Hall Meeting on August 14, 2025, to provide updates on corporate activities and contracts, followed by a Q&A session. This event will offer an opportunity for investors and analysts to engage directly with company management and gain insights into the company's future prospects [2].

In the broader context of the drone industry, companies like Kratos Defense (NASDAQ: KTOS) are also making significant strides, with analysts projecting strong revenue growth and high valuations, albeit with potential downside risks [3].

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/RCAT/red-cat-s-teal-drones-achieves-globally-recognized-as9100-pda7xqz2zd8q.html
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/red-cat-host-town-hall-meeting-investors-media-august-14-2025-2508/
[3] https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/5-best-drone-maker-stocks-poised-to-fly-according-to-warrenai-93CH-4174154