Hummingbird Drone & Robotics Services Limited (subsidiary of Hummingbird Helicopter Services Limited (HHSL), has officially received certification in ISO 21384-3:2023, marking a historic milestone as the first organization in Latin America and tenth (10) company globally to achieve this prestigious standard.
This certification, awarded after a comprehensive audit process led by Altomaxx's auditors, recognizes HDRSL’s commitment to operational excellence in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) sector. Hummingbird Drone and Robotic Services Limited has completed onshore and offshore UAS operations amongst other services in Trinidad and Tobago for Shell, BPTT, and Woodside Energy and expects to start offering similar services in South America, including Guyana and Suriname.
Antony Vieira, Managing Director of HHSL said “We have and continue to invest in the latest equipment and software, as well as upskilling our UAS crew training, to meet the growing demands for UAS and robotic services by the oil and gas upstream and downstream industries locally, regionally, and internationally.”
Steve Priestley, Chief Operating Officer, Altomaxx Technologies said “Achieving ISO 21384-3:2023 certification is a milestone for Hummingbird and for the UAS industry in Latin and South America. We are thrilled to have been part of this journey with them. Their leadership in the region is paving the way for safer, more reliable drone operations, which will benefit industries including Offshore and the Energy Sector.”
The ISO 21384-3:2023 standard is designed to provide a clear and structured framework for safe operational procedures for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. With the rapid expansion of drone technology, there has been an increasing demand for rigorous standards to ensure compliance with global safety protocols.