Complete guide to SDPPI certification for drone devices according to Indonesian telecommunication regulations
Postel certification is a mandatory approval process required for telecommunication devices before they can be marketed, imported, or used in Indonesia. One of the devices included in this requirement is the drone, an unmanned aerial device that uses wireless communication technology to connect with remote controllers or mobile applications.
Telecommunication device certification in Indonesia is managed by the Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika, under the authority of the Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika Republik Indonesia.
This requirement is regulated by Peraturan Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 16 Tahun 2018 tentang Sertifikasi Alat dan/atau Perangkat Telekomunikasi, which requires telecommunication equipment to comply with national technical standards before entering the Indonesian market.
Drone devices use wireless communication technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and radio frequencies to transmit control signals and video data between the drone and its controller.
Because these devices utilize radio frequency spectrum, they must undergo technical testing and obtain Postel certification before being distributed in Indonesia.
Applications of Drone Technology
Drone technology is widely used in many industries due to its flexibility and ability to capture aerial data.
Common applications include:
- aerial photography and videography
- land survey and mapping
- surveillance and security monitoring
- agricultural monitoring and crop analysis
- infrastructure inspection
Because drones rely on wireless communication technology, they must comply with Indonesian telecommunication regulations.
Components of Drone Requiring Certification
Examples of drone communication components requiring certification include:
- drone remote controller
- wireless communication modules
- video transmission systems
- telemetry communication systems
- Bluetooth or WiFi communication modules
All these communication components must pass laboratory testing before being marketed in Indonesia.
Contact Biruni Consulting
Obtaining Postel Certification for Drone requires understanding telecommunication regulations, preparing technical documentation, and completing laboratory testing.
Biruni Consulting provides professional consulting services to assist companies in obtaining telecommunication device certification in Indonesia.
Our services include:
- Postel and SDPPI regulatory consultation
- certification documentation preparation
- laboratory testing coordination
- certification submission management
- technical compliance assistance
With extensive experience in telecommunication certification projects, Biruni Consulting helps companies obtain certification efficiently and in compliance with Indonesian regulations.
