UAV Propulsion Tech has signed a representative agreement with AMT-Advanced Micro Turbines (Geldrop, Netherlands), to bring its advanced micro turbine solutions to the U.S. unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market.
AMT’s Titan, Nike, and Lynx engines are designed for high-speed target drones and advanced UAV applications. All motors are based on AMT’s custom design and unique axial flow turbine, achieving high thrust-to-weight ratios with low fuel consumption and rapid acceleration times.
Running on Jet A1, JP5, JP8 or diesel, they do not require a separate lubrication system. AMT’s turbines range in thrust from 230-1569 Newtons (51.7-352.7 lbf). At the top end of thrust is the “Lynx” turbine which has been in production since 2018.
UAV Propulsion Tech currently represents several global organizations and provides advanced technology and hardware solutions to defense and commercial UAV users.
Bob Schmidt, CEO and founder of UAV Propulsion Tech, has been working with UAV engine providers and customers since 2003.
AMT originated in the Netherlands in 1991 and has been professionally manufacturing turbines since 1995. The company’s Pegasus gas turbine was first produced in 1994, and boasts high reliability and performance.
AMT has been developing micro turbines since 1995, transitioning from an RC turbine provider to now supplying commercial/defense/university solutions for target drones and advanced UAVs.
Bob Schmidt, CEO and founder of UAV Propulsion Tech, commented; “I am excited to be working with Bennie and Anita van de Goor to bring their world class advanced micro turbines to the U.S. UAV market to meet growing demand for counter UAS and advanced high speed UAV solutions.
“The addition of AMT’s micro turbine solutions to UAV Propulsion Tech will allow us to continue to provide the best UAV hardware solutions for our customers. I am looking forward to working with AMT to provide their propulsion solutions to the growing U.S. market for micro turbines.”
Bennie van de Goor, CEO and founder of AMT Netherlands, added, “We wanted to work with a UAV solution provider like UAV Propulsion Tech because of their propulsion and UAV market experience in the US.
“UAV Propulsion Tech is a perfect partner to help us increase our visibility in the market and bring these solutions to their expanding U.S. UAV customer base.
“Bob’s experience as a mechanical engineer and knowledge of propulsion market demands, will allow us to provide and further develop world-class micro turbine solutions that meet challenging requirements.”
