Electro-Mechanical Systems

Electro-mechanical system manufacturers and suppliers of electro-mechanical motors, actuators, and control systems for unmanned applications; drones, UAV, UAS & robotics
Overview Electro-Mechanical Systems
By Technology Editor Last updated: October 20th, 2023

Electro-mechanical or electromechanical systems involve both electrical and mechanical functions, and typically operate by using an electrical signal to facilitate mechanical motion or vice versa. They are used for a number of applications in UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), robotics and unmanned systems.

Motors & Actuators

One of the most common examples of an electro-mechanical system is the electric motor. Motors typically use the attraction or repulsion of two magnetic fields to provide rotary or linear motion. Motors are used to rotate the propellers of drones to enable them to fly, as well as for UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) wheels and a number of other unmanned vehicle subsystems. Types of motor include brushed and brushless DC motors, permanent magnet motors, and servo motors.

Motors are part of the wider group of systems known as actuators. Electromechanical actuators output linear or rotary motion, and are used to move a variety of different parts within UAV platforms. These include flight and attitude control surfaces such elevators, ailerons, flaps and fins, as well as engine throttle and fuel valves, and doors for compartments housing weapons, sensors and other payloads.

Relays

Relays are another commonly-used electro-mechanical device within drones and robotics. Electromechanical relays typically use an electromagnet to open or close a set of switches that are isolated from the magnet, thus permitting the use of a small control signal to affect the flow of much higher currents.

Products (22)

A1 Series Linear Actuators

Standard servo cylinders for robotics

Standard servo cylinders for robotics
The A1 Series is Ultra Motion's standard low-cost Servo Cylinder actuator model, and is ideal for ro...
AU Series Linear Actuators

Marine & subsea servo cylinders for USVs & UUVs

Marine & subsea servo cylinders for USVs & UUVs
...V, AUV and USV systems, and low-cost shallow-water versions are also available....
A2 Series Linear Actuators

Industrial servo cylinders for robotics

Industrial servo cylinders for robotics
...ce for robotic systems operating in dirty, debris-filled or outdoor environments. It is IP65-rated...
AM Series Linear Actuators

Ruggedized servo cylinders for UAVs & UGVs

Ruggedized servo cylinders for UAVs & UGVs
...harsh unmanned systems and robotics applications such as fixed-wing UAV flight control surfaces and...
X60-Kv120 Electric Motor

The World’s most reliable motors for multicopters

The World’s most reliable motors for multicopters
...apsulated, and mechanical parts that are made using aerospace-grade aluminum and titanium, in...
G90 Drone Motor Kit

High-thrust drone motor set for heavy-lift UAVs

High-thrust drone motor set for heavy-lift UAVs
The G90 is a high-thrust motor set designed for heavy-lift drones. The set includes a motor, carbon ...
40-06 G2 Industrial Servo Motor Module

Lightweight BLDC motor and controller for industrial UAVs

Lightweight BLDC motor and controller for industrial UAVs
The 40-06 G2 is an industrial-grade drone motor controller unit that incorporates a high-performance...
23-14 G1 Servo Motor Module

Efficient servo motor and ESC for commercial and defense drones

Efficient servo motor and ESC for commercial and defense drones
The 23-14 G1 is an industrial-grade drone motor controller unit that integrates a high-performance s...
81-08 G2 Drone Servo Motor Module

Servo motor and control system for Group 2 sUAS

Servo motor and control system for Group 2 sUAS
The 81-08 G2 is a tightly integrated drone servo motor controller that includes a 60A 14S ESC with a...
NOVA Inrunner BLDC Drone Motors

Series of Inrunner Brushless DC Motors for Drones

Series of Inrunner Brushless DC Motors for Drones
......th you and provides the required technical support and system integration advise. ...
ADVANCE Inrunner BLDC Drone Motors

Series of Inrunner Brushless DC Motors for Drones

Series of Inrunner Brushless DC Motors for Drones
...e for unmanned system applications with constraints in in space, weight and power supply. Given the...
ORBIT Outrunner BLDC Drone Motors

Series of Outrunner Brushless DC Motors for Drones

Series of Outrunner Brushless DC Motors for Drones
...d for unmanned system applications with strictest requirements regarding weight, compactness and...
DA 30-HT-D Redundant Actuator

High torque, available 24 to 30 volts

High torque, available 24 to 30 volts
The fully redundant DA 30-HT-D has been developed for applications with the highest reliability dema...
DA 58-D Redundant Actuator

High torque, 24 to 30 volts

High torque, 24 to 30 volts
With a peak torque of >200Nm / 1770 lbf-in and a rated torque of 80Nm / 708 lbf-in, the fully red...
DA 30-HT Brushless Actuator

High torque, available 24 to 32 volts

High torque, available 24 to 32 volts
To guarantee maximum safety and reliability, our DA 30 features a brushless motor and a contactless ...
DA 15-N Brushless Actuator

5-16 volts, also available for 28 volts

5-16 volts, also available for 28 volts
...sition sensing system makes the DA 15‐N immune to wear, vibrations and shock loads. It has...
DA 22-BLDC Brushless Actuator

12 to 28 volts with contactless wear-free position sensing

12 to 28 volts with contactless wear-free position sensing
...sition sensing system makes the DA 22 BLDC immune to wear, vibrations and shock loads. It has...
MD Series Actuators

Heavy-duty and UAVCAN servo actuators for robotics and unmanned systems

Heavy-duty and UAVCAN servo actuators for robotics and unmanned systems
...s and unmanned systems features high-resolution programmable 32-bit digital circuitry, magnetic...
HLS12 Precision Linear Actuators

Servo linear actuators for UAVs, robotics & unmanned vehicles

Servo linear actuators for UAVs, robotics & unmanned vehicles
The HLS12 series of precision linear actuators features accurate repeatability and a range of versat...
DB Series Brushless Actuators

Brushless servo actuators for industrial-grade applications

Brushless servo actuators for industrial-grade applications
The DB Series of brushless servo actuators features high-quality construction with hardened steel ge...
SG Series Brushless Actuators

Brushless actuators with high performance DC motors

Brushless actuators with high performance DC motors
The SG actuator series features high-performance brushless DC motors with hardened steel gears, and ...
HSB Brushless Actuator Series

20mm high performance actuators with titanium gears

20mm high performance actuators with titanium gears
...s and unmanned systems features programmable 12-bit PWM Digital Circuitry, low power consumption for...

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