UAVOS, a company focused on unmanned aerial system (UAS) engineering and manufacturing, has introduced its latest Main Landing Gear Spring, engineered to enhance resilience, efficiency, and safety for unmanned aircraft.
This next-generation landing gear spring leverages high-strength composite materials and precision craftsmanship, delivering exceptional shock absorption, lighter weight, and extended lifespan compared to conventional steel alternatives.
Designed to boost aircraft stability during landings and taxiing, the advanced system also minimizes maintenance expenses for operators. The reduction in overall weight does not compromise structural rigidity or adaptability to operational forces. Additionally, its thinner profile directly contributes to drag reduction. A refined surface finish ensures that even at maximum velocity, aerodynamic performance remains unaffected.
Constructed from prepreg carbon fiber using the Inflatable Bladder Molding Composite Method, the component undergoes a specialized process where fiber sheets, infused with resin, are precisely shaped within a sealed mold. The latest model has successfully passed extensive load testing, withstanding 1800kg and demonstrating a 160mm axis deflection under stress. Torsional stiffness evaluations confirmed its resistance to twisting forces, a critical factor in mitigating unwanted vibrations.
UAVOS has already delivered the first retrofit landing gear to a client supporting a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) aircraft program. The upgraded system also integrates brake lines directly into the leaf spring structure for optimized performance.
Aliaksei Stratsilatau, Founder and CEO at UAVOS, said, “Our goal was to create a landing gear solution that not only improves safety but also optimizes UAV efficiency.
“The main landing gear has been designed with a minimum weight of 16 kg, maximum performance, and longest service life.”
