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

奇石乐Kistler先进测量技术，适用于无人飞行器（UAV）、飞行汽车和垂直起降飞行器（VTOL）的地面及飞行测试

无人飞行器（UAV）（俗称无人机）市场正在全球兴起，预计将在未来数十年内显著增长。除军事用途外，无人机在媒体及娱乐、公共安全、检查监控、农业优化、交通运输等商业或非商业领域，也有着十分广阔的应用前景。如今，小型垂直起降（VTOL）飞行器进入人们的视野，此类飞行器——尤其是电动垂直起降（eVTOL）型飞行器——有望变革未来城市出行方式。奇石乐在航空测试领域拥有60年的丰富经验，能够为客户提供一系列适用于电动垂直起降飞行器、无人机和无人飞行器测试的专用传感器和压电式测量链，全方位助力客户开展产品研发、认证和运营。

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

根据用途不同，无人飞行器和飞行汽车在尺寸（有的是微型，有的与飞机相当）及运行范围、有效载荷、飞行高度和续航时间（飞行总时长）等参数方面存在差异。此外，无人飞行器和无人机搭载的技术设备也不尽相同，如机翼类型（旋转、固定、混合）和推进系统等。由于无人飞行器种类繁多，国际民用航空组织（ICAO）选用了含义更广泛的“无人航空器系统”（UAS）对其进行定义，该术语涵括了无人飞行器系统的地面控制、通信和数据传输功能。

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

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.