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UAV Hardware Solutions: Propulsion & Fuel Systems, Servos & Flight Controllers, Imaging Solutions, Launchers & Parachutes United States of America
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UAV Hardware Solutions: Propulsion & Fuel Systems, Servos & Flight Controllers, Imaging Solutions, Launchers & Parachutes

UAV Propulsion & Fuel Systems

Suter Industries

Compact, lightweight UAV Engines

Suter Industries uav engines

The first engine to be developed by the Suter/CAE team is the Suter 288 engine, which is a twin cylinder, horizontal opposed, air cooled, two cycle engine, with fuel saving electronic engine management system and a 1kW starter/generator.

  • Displacement is 288cm3
  • Power: 13.3kW (18HP) @5700rpm, 17.5kW (24HP) @6500rpm

We now have (4) engines:

  • TOA288 (air-cooled 288cc gasoline)
  • TOW288 (water-cooled 288cc gasoline
  • TOA330-SDI (air-cooled 330cc gasoline)
  • HF-TOA288-SDI (air-cooled 288cc semi-direct injected heavy fuel engine).

The engines have automatic altitude and temperature compensation and there are solutions that run on gasoline or heavy fuel (Jet A-1, JP5, JP8). All engines are produced in Switzerland and are 100% tested and supplied with a certificate of conformance. Solutions include direct drive, reduction drive and APU’s.

Learn more: Suter UAV Engines

Mejzlik Propellers

COTS and custom propeller solutions for UAVs

UAV Propellers by Mejzlik

Mejzlik is a leading developer of both commercial off-the-shelf and custom propeller solutions for UAVs. The company provides precision aerospace- and military-grade carbon fiber drone propellers for multirotor, fixed-wing and hybrid platforms.

The company works directly with customers to develop perfectly-matched propellers for particular UAV platforms, with state-of-the-art in-house capabilities that include 3D modelling, simulation, high-quality tooling and thorough testing.

Mejzlik’s services are ideal for UAV OEMs and specialist drone operators seeking high-quality optimised propeller designs for their platforms.

Learn more: Mejzlik COTS and custom propeller solutions for UAVs

H3 Dynamics

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems for UAVs & Drones

H3 Dynamics hydrogen fuel cells for drones

H3 Dynamics designs and manufactures high performance and lightweight integrated hydrogen fuel cell systems for military, defense, and commercial applications.

hydrogen fuel cell systems for UAVs

AEROSTAK SERIES: Ultra-light PEM Air-Cooled Fuel Cells

AEROSTAK Ultra-light PEM Air-Cooled Fuel Cells

Learn more: H3 Dynamics

Reventec Sensors for Unmanned VehiclesReventec

Liquid Level Sensors and Fuel Flow Sensors for Unmanned Vehicles

Reventec is an internationally recognized mechanical and electronic design consultancy that provides a range of sensors for the aerospace and defense markets. Their wide range of design expertise, particularly in the development of products for use in harsh environments, makes their products ideal for the demanding requirements of unmanned vehicles.

Liquid Level Sensors

Reventec’s world-leading capacitive liquid level sensing technology provides precise and stable level readings even under the harshest of environmental conditions, making them ideal for fuel, oil, water, and coolant level measurements in UAVs, UGVs and other unmanned vehicles.

The EcoSense range of solid-state capacitive sensors is capable of continuous level measurement in all common liquid types. The modular sensor can be customised for length and allows for a wide range of mounting options with the use of a custom or stock mounting adaptor.

Reventec Liquid Level Sensors for UAVs

ProSense carbon capacitive level sensors for UAVs

 

ProSense carbon capacitive level sensors are proven in harsh environment applications and custom designed to your requirements, making them ideal for low and mid volume production runs as well as one-off prototypes.

The sensors are available with integrated or remote electronics for high temperature or confined envelope applications.

Engine & Fuel Flow Sensors

The Quantum 360 is a 360-degree TMR (tunnelling magnetoresistance) solid-state rotary position sensor that provides reliable, accurate and continuous rotational sensing through non-ferrous materials up to 25mm away.

Reventec’s robust solid-state temperature sensor is designed for long-term reliable operation in harsh environments and incorporates a built-in transmitter. Normal temperature measurement range from -50 to +170 degrees C, with higher temperature variant available.

The TMR-based non-contact solid state QuantumSS Speed Sensor accurately and reliably measures the speed of a rotating shaft. Typical applications include wheel, gearbox, drive shaft and turbo speed sensing.

The FlowSonic Elite is a revolutionary ultrasonic flow sensor designed for both performance (optimising fuel use and strategy) and regulatory (balancing performance and limiting peak engine power) applications. With an accuracy of +/- 0.25%, the FlowSonic Elite generates 2200 flow measurements per second, making it a highly reliable and dynamic measurement system.

The FlowSonic Elite features configurable outputs and multi-fuel compatibility, and is available in a High Temperature version with a range of up to 120 degrees C.

Learn more: Reventec Sensors

Quantum 360 solid-state rotary position sensor for UAVs
Solid State Temperature Sensor for UAVs
Solid State QuantumSS Speed Sensor for UAVs
Flowsonic Elite Ultrasonic Fuel Flow Sensor for UAVs

AMT (Advanced Micro Turbines)

Compact high-performance gas turbine engines

Compact high-performance gas turbine enginesAMT is a Netherlands-based developer of compact gas turbine engines based on revolutionary proprietary designs that deliver exceptional thrust-to-weight ratios, with low fuel consumption and rapid acceleration times. The turbines run on Jet A1, kerosene or paraffin, and require no separate lubrication system. All turbines are extensively tested to ensure strict performance and safety standards.

AMT’s current range includes 4 turbines, with a fifth currently under development.

  • Olympus HP – 230N/51.7Lbf thrust, 2.9kg/6.4lbs weight
  • Titan – 392N/88Lbf thrust, 3.67kg/8.1lbs weight
  • Nike – 784N/176.2 Lbf thrust, 8.77kg/19.3lbs weight
  • Lynx – 1569N/352 Lbf thrust, 21.45kg/47.2lbs weight
  • Orion (available early 2025) – 600N (135lbs) thrust

Learn more: AMT Gas Turbine Engines

Plettenberg

Brushed & BLDC motors, ESCs, and starter/generator systems for UAVs

Electric Propulsion Solutions

Plettenberg is a world-leading developer of tailored electric drive solutions for UAVs and unmanned systems, offering unparalleled robustness, power-to-weight ratio, efficiency and compactness. All solutions are made to order in Germany, with customizations including housings, cooling, windings, IP rating and more.

The company’s offerings include:

  • High-performance inrunner & outrunner BLDC drone motors with more than 5,000 possible configurations
  • IP67-rated and corrosion-resistant inrunner BLDC motors for UUVs, USVs & marine applications
  • Custom BLDC drone motors with up to three redundant windings
  • Electronic speed controllers delivering up to 400 V and 250 A
  • Starters and generators from 500 W to 15 kW

UAV Servos & Flight Controllers

Volz Actuators

High Performance Servo Actuators

Volz UAV Servos

Volz produces high-performance servo actuators for industrial and aerospace applications, with several COTS solutions and the ability to develop custom solutions.

  • Fully Redundant Actuators
  • Brushless Actuators
  • Throttle Servo Actuators
  • Actuators for Optional Piloted Vehicles (OPVs)
  • Deep-Sea/Submersible AUV/UUV Actuators, proven to 100m/300ft or 10bar/145psi

Flying Car/Taxi Servos:

Volz Flying Car Actuators

Volz actuators are flying on several global UAV platforms including the Lockheed Martin Fury 1500, Northrop Grumman BAT, AAI Corp Aerosonde Mk4.7, Aeronautics Orbiter, EADS Cassidian DO-DT target drones, Schiebel Camcopter S-100 and Zipline.

Actuators are available with number of high-end optional features including brushless motors, contactless sensor, position feedback and clutch mechanisms, providing a high-reliability solution. All hardware has traceability which can be difficult to obtain from high volume hobby RC servos.

A redundant variant of the DA26 servo is available, designed for extreme depth and pressure conditions down to 2000m/6600ft.

Key Features of Volz Actuators:

  • CNC machined aluminum actuator case
  • IP67 standard for water/dust intrusion protection
  • Multi-purpose lug mounts for variable servo fixation
  • Integrated microprocessor controlled PC boards
  • Fully programmable by the customer
  • Redundant servo solutions.

Learn more: Volz Servos Actuators

Aeron INS for UAS

Aeron Systems

MEMS Inertial Navigation Systems for Drones, UGV and Robotics

Pollux Miniature INS

Extremely compact, versatile and light-weight inertial navigation systems ideal for personnel navigation, weapon monitoring and indoor navigation. These navigation systems offer best performance in smallest possible size.

Aeron Pollux INS

Octantis INS-GPS

Octantis is a tactical grade MEMS INS-GPS, providing precise position, attitude and orientation information. The system runs a multi-mode Kalman filter making it suitable for high and low dynamic applications.

Octantis INS-GPS for UAVs

Canopus Compact INS

Canopus is a compact, rugged and light-weight AHRS and INS-GPS for UAVs, autonomous vehicles and robotics. Use of extended Kalman filter assures best-in-class MEMS performance in dynamic environments.

Canopus Compact INS for UAVs

Galileo Digital Magnetic Compass

Galileo (DMC300) is a MEMS accelerometer and magnetometer based digital magnetic compass for attitude and heading reference. Solid state components provide robust performance in challenging environmental conditions. DMC300 is designed for compassing and navigation in USV, UAV and UGV.

Galileo Digital Magnetic Compass for robotics

Learn more: Aeron Systems

Embention

Mission-critical DO-certified autopilots for UAVs

Embention UAV Autopilots

Embention provides aviation-grade UAV autopilots designed to strict aerospace standards including DO-178C, DO-254 and DO-160G. These low-SWaP systems have been selected for incorporation into a variety of drone platforms operating around the world, and are ideal for supporting advanced eVTOL and UAM (urban air mobility) applications.

The Veronte autopilot range includes:

  • Veronte Autopilot 1x – compact system with 1x magnetometer, 1x pitot, 2x IMU, 2x barometer, 2x GNSS
  • Veronte Autopilot 4x – safety-critical and fully redundant unit with three complete autopilot cores, 6x magnetometer, 3x pitot, 9x IMU, 9x barometer, 6x GNSS
  • Veronte Autopilot DRx – provides three levels of independent redundant hardware connected by redundant communication buses

UAV Launchers & Parachutes

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PASA (Parachute Safety Solutions)

Fixed-wing UAV rescue/recovery parachutes and airbags

PASA’s ‘Protect UAV’ rescue parachute solutions are typically smaller and lighter than other solutions on the market, and benefit from an automatic cord-cutter system that releases the parachute once the air vehicle has landed, minimizing the potential for damage due to high wind.  PASA solutions are in use today with European and US UAV customers.

Protect UAV Parachute

Key advantages of PASA’s Protect UAV parachutes are:

  • High speed-range for initial phase of deployment: 60 bis 220km/h tested, extension feasible
  • Moderate G-load throughout total deployment-range due to configurable slider system: standard <6g
  • Quick stabilization after deployment
  • Low tendency of oscillation
  • Extreme low weight and dimensions resulting in low effect on payload: standard 1.5-2.0kg with 4-6.5 liter volume
  • Standard sizes for MTOW of 45 to 100kg, extension of MTOW easily feasible
  • Scalable to individual requirements via custom-built computational configuration tool
  • Re-useable: 10+ deployments possible
  • Development and production in accordance to aeronautical engineering regulations
  • Verification of required parameters through special measuring equipment and video documentation during airdrop-tests
  • Low adaptation and development efforts while in design phase to consider specific requirements.
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ParaZero Drone Safety Systems

Pyrotechnic parachute solutions for VTOL and transitional VTOL aircraft

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ParaZero Drone Safety Solutions was founded in 2014 in Be’er Sheva, Israel by a passionate group of aviation professionals, together with veteran drone operators, to solve the industry’s primary challenge – safety.

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ParaZero’s vision is to use the SafeAir drone safety technology to unlock the full potential of the commercial drone industry. Their pyrotechnic parachute solutions are designed for VTOL or transitional VTOL aircraft that require a deployment mechanism to propel the parachute away from the aircraft.

ParaZero has COTS solutions for several DJI multicopters and also develops custom pyrotechnic rescue parachute solutions for larger VTOL and transitional VTOL applications (UAV and Urban Air Mobility).

Eli Airborne Solutions

Eli Airborne Solutions for UAVs and Drones

Pneumatic UAV Launcher and Parachute Release System

Eli Airborne Solutions is a leading manufacturer of UAV/UAS solutions for the military and commercial sectors. Eli prides itself on being at the forefront of the latest technological innovations and the company’s equipment is utilized worldwide.

Pneumatic UAV Catapult Launcher

Pneumatic UAV Catapult Launcher
Eli’s pneumatic UAV catapult launcher has been designed to accelerate unmanned aircraft with a MTOW of up to 45 kg and launch them at speeds up to 25m/s. The lightweight, battery-powered launcher can be quickly and easily assembled in minutes and breaks down into two custom rugged cases for maximum portability. Eli can design custom carriage rods to accommodate customers’ particular UAV requirements.

UAV Parachute Release System

UAV Parachute Release SystemIn harsh weather conditions, parachute canopies may remain filled with air after landing, dragging and potentially damaging UAVs. Eli’s patented UAV parachute release system provides an effective and reliable solution for this problem, immediately disconnecting the aircraft from the parachute upon impact with the ground.

The lightweight, easy to operate device is highly reliable as it is a light-weight mechanical solution with no electronic parts.

The UAV Parachute Release System measures just 80mm in length and 17mm diameter, with a total weight of 50g, and is designed for UAVs of up to 50kg. Eli can design custom release systems according to specific needs.

Learn more: Eli Airborne Solutions

UAV Imaging Solutions

Merio

Lightweight multi-sensor imaging gimbals for UAVs

Merio Gimbals

Merio is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced gyro-stabilized imaging gimbals for UAVs, with solutions ranging from low-SWaP payloads for mini-UAS up to powerful full HD EO and cooled MWIR systems for large tactical surveillance drones.

Designed to excel in challenging environments, Merio’s gimbals can be customized to meet specific mission requirements, and are ideal for a wide range of daytime and night-time applications including ISR, border control, inspection and monitoring, firefighting and more.

The company also offers onboard video acquisition and real-time processing solutions, with a range of advanced functionality including target detection and tracking, geolocalisation, and geotracking.

UAV Transponders

Aerobits

Miniaturized avionic transponders (ADS-B) and remote ID

Aerobits uav transponders

Aerobits is a technology company located in Poland specializing in the miniaturization of avionics solutions. Aerobits hardware and software solutions are dedicated, in particular, to the wide market of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAV/UAS). Their use paves the way to UAS integration in the airspace, according to the planned strategy of aviation authorities.

Aerobits technology is currently the smallest and fastest implementation of the ADS-B air traffic monitoring system in the world, weighing only 2g. With the enormous level of miniaturization, the powerful computational capacities were retained, ensuring parallel support of many time-critical processes. Our newest product is an interesting development OEM platform (integrated on the PCB level), intended for implementation of CD&R (Conflict Detection and Resolution) methods.

Learn more: Aerobits

Products

Compact UAV Engines

Lightweight gasoline & heavy fuel drone engines

Drone Propellers

COTS & custom carbon fiber propellers for UAVs

Fuel Cell Systems

High-performance hydrogen fuel cells for drones & robotics

Gas Turbine Engines

Compact engines delivering exceptional thrust-to-weight performance

Servo Actuators

Rugged rotary actuators for UAVs, UGVs & UUVs

Inertial Navigation Systems

MEMS-based INS & inertial sensors for UAVs & unmanned systems

Fixed-Wing UAV Parachutes

Lightweight rescue & recovery parachutes for fixed-wing drones

VTOL UAV Parachutes

Pyrotechnic parachute recovery solutions for multirotor, helicopter & UAM platforms

UAV Launcher & Parachute Release System

Pneumatic drone catapult launcher & mechanical PRS

Camera Gimbal Systems

Gyro-stabilized day- and nighttime imaging solutions for UAVs

Miniature Avionics

ADS-B & Remote ID transponders & transceivers for UAS & UTM

Electric Propulsion Solutions

Brushed & BLDC motors, ESCs, and starter/generator systems for UAVs

Drone Autopilots

Mission-critical DO-certified autopilots for UAVs

Articles

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Twin-Cylinder UAV Engine Selected for VTOL Logistics Drones

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MicroPilot Integrates Sense & Avoid System into UAV Autopilot

MicroPilot has announced that it has successfully integrated the FLARM Sense and Avoid system with its autopilot, granting clients a...

Dec 04, 2017
UAV Propulsion Tech to Market Reventec’s UAV Sensors in U.S.

UAV Propulsion Tech has announced that it has signed an agreement with Reventec Ltd to market the firm’s capacitive liquid...

Jul 31, 2017
Volz Unveils DA26-D Redundant Actuator for Demanding UAV Applications

Volz Servos GmbH & Co. KG has just released its new fully redundant DA 26-D actuator for applications with highest...

Apr 24, 2015
UAV Propulsion Tech to Market MicroPilot Autopilot Systems in US

UAV Propulsion Tech, a private company representing several international companies that manufacture UAV solutions, has signed a representative agreement with...

Jan 26, 2015
UAV Propulsion Tech Brings skygraphics’ UAV Rescue/Recovery Parachutes to North America

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