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

Testes avançados em UAV, drones e aeronaves VTOL

No solo e em voo

Os Veículos Aéreos Não Tripulados (UAV) — mais vulgarmente referidos como drones — representam um mercado global emergente que deverá crescer significativamente nas próximas décadas. Existe uma vasta gama de aplicações comerciais e não comerciais (por exemplo, meios de comunicação e entretenimento, segurança pública, inspeção e monitoramento, agricultura — e, claro, transporte). Nesta categoria, também entram em jogo pequenas aeronaves de categoria VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing), que estão prestes a revolucionar a mobilidade urbana, especialmente quando totalmente alimentadas por energia elétrica (eVTOL). Com uma experiência de 60 anos no sector aeroespacial, a Kistler oferece uma vasta gama de sensores específicos para cada aplicação e cadeias de medição piezoelétricas para testes de eVTOL, drones e UAV — desde a investigação e o desenvolvimento até à certificação, passando pelas operações.

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

Os UAV e os drones variam, dependendo da sua finalidade — muito no tamanho (do “micro” ao “quase-avião”) e noutros parâmetros. Entre estes incluem-se, por exemplo, alcance operacional, carga útil, altitude e durabilidade (tempo total de voo). Outras características importantes em termos tecnológicos são o tipo de asa (rotativa, fixa, híbrida) e os sistemas de propulsão. Devido à grande variedade de UAV, a ICAO (Organização da Aviação Civil Internacional) opta pelo termo mais geral “Sistemas de Aviação Não Tripulada” (UAS), que inclui o controlo terrestre, bem como capacidades de comunicação e transmissão de dados.

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

A Kistler oferece um sistema de medição ótica para a monitorização da temperatura do grupo motopropulsor de alta tensão e da bateria.

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.

1 de jul. de 2021

Teste e Medição

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.

11 de abr. de 2022

Teste e Medição

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.

Vantagens

A Kistler é a sua parceira neste processo de certificação, assim como no acompanhamento operacional, através das seguintes tecnologias:

Tecnologias de acelerómetro específicas para cada aplicação (piezoelétrico, “PiezoStar IEPE” e “MEMS capacitive”);
Sensores de força e dinamómetros monocomponentes e multicomponentes;
Acelerómetros modais pequenos e de baixo peso com diferentes intervalos de medição (5 g, 10 g, 50 g);
Sensores à base de cerâmica com resposta repetível de baixa e alta frequência;
Manuseamento fácil dos testes graças ao TEDS (“Transducer Electronic Data Sheet”);
Soluções flexíveis e abrangentes de condicionamento de sinal, DAQ e software;
Vasta experiência na aviação graças a parcerias de longo prazo com a indústria aeronáutica mundial.