Metrosert and the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association (EKTL) met in August to discuss how Metrosert’s activities can support the industry. The meeting was attended by AS Metrosert’s management team, led by CEO Aigar Vaigu and Kalev Koidumäe, head of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association (EKTL). 

“Metrosert provides essential services to EDIA member companies, from product development to certification, which ultimately helps our companies’ products to reach foreign markets better,” emphasised Kalev Koidumäe, CEO of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association. 

“The cooperation between Metrosert and EKTL can significantly boost the development of the Estonian defence and aerospace industry, contributing to innovation and quality improvement in the sector. Of course Metrosert also has a role to play in the industrialisation of manufacturing in the field and contribute to innovation and quality improvement in the sector,” commented Aigar Vaigu, CEO of Metrosert. 

Rainer Kivimäe, head of the Drone Technology Unit, presented the new planned research areas, which include unmanned aerial systems, communication and navigation, and flight physics. He highlighted the centre’s extensive new laboratory services, including indoor and outdoor facilities. These laboratories will be available to customers from the fourth quarter of 2025. They will offer testing for EMC, acoustics, vibration, dust, climate and various environmental factors, large-scale testing and real-world validation of drones. 

AS Metrosert is the National Metrology Institute of Estonia and an accredited metrology service provider. Metrosert’s main activities include calibration and measurement services, management system certification, analysis of precious metals and applied research and development.

Metrosert has the expertise to develop processes and methodologies that comply with various international standards. Both sides agreed that this could assist the industry in creating more competitive products and services internationally. 

In addition, Metrosert can support the Estonian defence and aerospace industry by providing high-level measurement and certification services, and through R&D cooperation in the field of metrology and applied research. Metrosert’s Applied Research Centre focuses on future technologies such as drone technologies, autonomous vehicles, health data, biorefining and hydrogen technologies.