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NTH and STQC–ERTL (North) MoU for Drone EMI/EMC Testing

7 February 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYNTH andSTQC–ERTL (North)MoU for DroneEMI/EMC Testing7 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

National Test House (NTH) entered a government-to-government agreement in February 2026 with the Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (North) of the STQC Directorate, which sits under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Key facts

  • Parties: National Test House and STQC–ERTL (North).
  • Type: Government-to-Government MoU.
  • Scope: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of drones and subsystems.
  • Standards: IEC 61000 and IS 14700.
  • Parent ministry of STQC: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Significance

  • The partnership strengthens the drone certification and compliance ecosystem in India.

Exam angle

  • Abbreviations: EMI is Electromagnetic Interference; EMC is Electromagnetic Compatibility.
  • ERTL (North) will carry out the testing under the agreement.

Test yourself

1. National Test House signed an MoU with which laboratory for drone EMI/EMC testing?

The MoU was with STQC Directorate's ERTL (North).

2. Under the NTH and ERTL (North) MoU, drone testing follows IEC 61000 and which Indian Standard?

Testing is per IEC 61000 and IS 14700.

3. In the NTH and STQC–ERTL (North) MoU, what does EMC stand for?

EMC is Electromagnetic Compatibility, tested alongside EMI.

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