The SGC 081 can be used both to start a UAV combustion engine and also as a generator that can charge drone batteries. Depending on cooling arrangements, it is capable of delivering 30 A at 60V, with a maximum power output of 0.5 kW.
The new system has already been successfully trialled in the field on a variety of different projects, including heavy fuel (HF) applications. It can be used with third-party systems in addition to Sky Power engines.
Karsten Schudt, Managing Director of Sky Power GmbH, commented: “The additional Starter Generator Control SGC 081 is lighter than the generator control system we introduced previously. The communication with the engine is also via hall effect sensors.”
