en.Wedoany.com Reported - On July 14, 2026, Venetz Aerospace announced it has obtained Part 21J Design Organization Approval (DOA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) for electric motors and propellers, marking the first such approval in the UK. This UK-based company specializes in the design and manufacture of electric propulsion systems for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

This milestone recognizes Venetz Aerospace's ability to design aviation products compliant with UK Part 21 airworthiness regulations, representing a significant step toward type certification of its electric propulsion systems, including motors, electronic speed controllers, and propellers. Type certification is considered key to supporting next-generation advanced drone operations, as certified propulsion systems provide the necessary airworthiness assurance for high-risk missions, helping UAS manufacturers target high SAIL specific and certified category operations. These capabilities are essential for unlocking more complex and valuable UAS use cases, such as carrying heavier payloads on larger aircraft and safely operating above populated areas, which face stricter regulatory and airworthiness requirements.

CEO Anthony Venetz stated that obtaining CAA design organization approval is a defining milestone for the company, validating its engineering capabilities, processes, and commitment to delivering propulsion systems that meet the highest safety and performance standards, and is a key element in achieving large-scale, commercially viable drone operations in the UK and internationally.

As the UAS industry takes on more safety-critical applications, regulatory expectations are rising. Venetz Aerospace is leading the way in meeting these requirements by developing propulsion systems that are UK-designed, UK-manufactured, and utilize a local supply chain, helping manufacturers and operators meet airworthiness and supply chain needs. The company's integrated propulsion solutions include electric motors, ESCs, and propellers, designed with a focus on performance, efficiency, and certifiable airworthiness. While working with the UK CAA on Part 21 type-certified products, Venetz Aerospace has begun offering dual-use systems with SAIL 4 capability for both civil and defense markets.