Tyto Robotics has unveiled a new video demonstrating the capabilities of its Flight Stand 500 thrust testing apparatus, designed for developers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to analyze the dynamic performance of motors and propellers, ensuring optimal design for efficient flight.
The test subject featured was the REB 30 BLDC (brushless DC) motor from Rotex Electric, paired with an 80 x 28-inch propeller from the renowned Mejzlik Propellers. The video illustrates this configuration undergoing a step test, where progressively larger throttle inputs are applied, allowing the motor to stabilize before each new increment in the testing sequence.
As the most robust model in the Flight Stand series, Tyto Robotics’ Flight stand 500 is engineered to evaluate brushless motors and propellers for large-scale drones, including heavy-lift electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and urban air mobility (UAM) systems. With a load cell calibrated to ASTM E74/E2428 standards, it can accurately measure thrust up to 500 kgf and torque up to 1500 Nm, with data sampling rates reaching 1000 Hz.
This adaptable unit is operated through refined data acquisition software, offering developers a user-friendly interface for both manual and automated control of the stand, as well as data logging capabilities. The powerful Python-based scripting feature enables users to create and execute a diverse range of automated testing protocols.
For further details about the Tyto Robotics Flight Stand 500, visit their official website and check out the video below.
