Kistler offers advanced measurement technology for ground and flight testing of UAVs, drones and eVTOL aircraft.

Advanced testing for eVTOL aircraft, UAVs and drones

On the ground and in flight

Based on 60 years of experience in aerospace, Kistler offers a wide range of application specific sensors and piezoelectric measuring chains for eVTOL (electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, drone and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) testing: from R&D over certification to operations.

60+ years in Aerospace industry

Measuring chains for eVTOL aircraft and drone testing

Know-how and application expertice

Ground and flight testing and monitoring solutions for Advance Air Mobility

Ground / flight testing and monitoring solutions for Advance Air Mobility

Benefit from our decades of experience in aerospace applications to successfully meet your ground and flight testing requirements. We offer dedicated know-how and technology through the entire design cycle – from prototype R&D to zero defect assembly and manufacturing.

Advanced air mobility & urban air mobility measurements and testing

Electric propulsion system vibration measurements and monitoring
Electric propulsion system reaction forces and moments
Electric motor testing (torque-speed efficiency)
Thrust and torque measurements
Battery thermal runaway testing
Structural health monitoring
Structural analysis and optimization
Payload stability
Impact testing
Qualification of safety critical components
Landing structure and gear testing
Production monitoring: zero-defect production with full process traceability
Data management and big data analysis

Accelerometers for eVTOL aircraft and drones: vibration testing and modal analysis

Optimize eVTOL aircraft and drone performance with our advanced accelerometers. Delivering precise measurements for demanding requirements, acceleration sensors from Kistler ensure safe operations, identify structural issues, and maximize efficiency. Stay ahead with our state-of-the-art measuring chains and rely on tried-and-tested technology for aerospace applications!

Selected accelerometers for eVTOL testing

Electric propulsion system reaction forces and moments

Vibration payload stability

Structural health monitoring, analysis and optimization

AS9100 Rev. D certified facility in Buffalo, US

Force sensors for testing of reaction forces and moments

Enhance eVTOL aircraft and drone performance with our high-precision force sensors. Analyze and optimize stability, control and maneuverability, ensuring seamless operations. Benefit from our piezoelectric force sensors and dynamometers being first choice for quasi-static and dynamic measurements also of multiple simultaneous force components.

Selected force sensors for eVTOL, UAV and drone testing

Electric propulsion system reaction forces and moments

Qualification of safety critical components

Precise track of quasi-static and highly dynamic force processes

Simultaneous measurements of multiple force components

Electric motor and torque-speed-efficiency testing

Torque sensors guarantee precise definition of the power and friction values of drives, transmissions and pumps.

Our high-precision measurement technology helps to evaluate torque, speed and efficiency, optimizing motor performance. Identify improvements, fine-tune control systems and achieve longer flight times and reduced energy consumption. Boost your aircraft reliability and performance with our application-specific testing solutions!

Selected torque sensors for eVTOL testing

Dual range sensors with 2 separately calibrated torque measuring ranges

Electric motor testing (torque-speed-efficiency)

Thrust and torque measurements

Torque, speed and angle of rotation measurements

Pressure sensors for battery thermal runaway and high-temperature testing

Kistler offers an optical measurement system for temperature monitoring of the high-voltage powertrain and battery.

Ensure the safety and reliability of battery systems with our pressure sensors suited for this application. These advanced sensors provide accurate measurements for an efficient monitoring of pressure changes under critical conditions. Rely on our tried-and-tested solutions to achieve maximum safety and performance in battery applications!

Selected pressure sensors for eVTOL testing

Battery testing - thermal runaway, vibration test, high temperatures

Dynamic and static pressure measurements

High-temperature capability up to 1000°C

Data acquisition and software for data visualization and management

'Data acquisition systems and analysis software like KiDAQ and jBEAM from Kistler offer many options for signal processing.

Unlock the full potential of your data with our advanced data acquisition (DAQ) and software solutions. The KiDAQ data acquisition system features a modular design, giving you the flexibility to expand your solution as you wish. This innovative DAQ system can process more than 20 different analog and digital signal types. Combined with our advanced software solutions, we enable you to make data-driven decisions with confidence.

Selected data acquisition and software for eVTOL testing

Interactive analysis and visualization functions in jBEAM

Intuitive KiStudio Lab software – quick and easy to configure

Measure more than 20 different analog and digital types with one DAQ

Our customer success stories

Zephyr is a High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) by Airbus, developed with the help of Kistler measurement technology.

Jul 1, 2021

Test and Measurement

Kistler supplies Airbus’ Zephyr with measurement technology for ground and flight testing

Two IEPE accelerometers deliver key data for propulsion validation and optimization of flight characteristics even in the stratosphere.

The DLR around Julian Sinske conducts time-critical vibrations tests with sometimes more than 500 accelerometers.

Apr 11, 2022

Test and Measurement

The German Aerospace Center opts for Kistler accelerometers to perform its vibration tests

On the road to success with IEPE and MEMS accelerometers for the ISTAR research aircraft – on the ground and in the air.

Benefits

Kistler is your partner to support this certification process as well as the operational monitoring with the following technologies:

Application specific accelerometer technologies (piezoelectric, PiezoStar IEPE and MEMS capacitive)
Single and multi-component force sensors and dynamometers
Small and low weight modal accelerometers with different measurement ranges (5g, 10g, 50g)
Ceramic-based sensors with repeatable low and high frequency response
Easy test handling thanks to TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet)
Flexible and comprehensive signal conditioning, DAQ and software solutions
Vast experience in aviation thanks to long-term partnership with global aircraft industry