Dufour Aerospace has appointed the German manufacturer Volz Servos as the supplier for its uncrewed tilt-wing aircraft, Aero2. Volz will provide the DA 26-D and DA 15-T actuators for this innovative project.
The DA 26-D actuator is engineered for applications that demand the highest levels of reliability, especially in steering surfaces. This actuator features a fully redundant design,ensuring that all critical components—including electric motors,control electronics,and power supplies—are duplicated. Additionally, the position sensor employs a three-channel configuration, allowing for a 2 out of 3 voting system to enhance reliability.
The DA 15-T throttle servo, utilized in the Suter engine of the Aero2, is a compact fly-by-wire actuator that can be directly mounted on the throttle valve shaft of combustion engines. this design eliminates the need for traditional rudder linkages and Bowden cables, resulting in reduced installation time, minimized space requirements, and a lighter overall weight for the aircraft.
Simon Bendrey, the Design Head at Dufour Aerospace, remarked: “Volz stands out as a leader in UAS actuation systems, providing a range of robust and reliable servos that we are excited to incorporate into our aircraft.For the elevator, we specifically require complete power and control redundancy, which the Volz DA 26-D delivers. We anticipate a fruitful partnership with Volz in supplying these essential components for our aircraft.”
“The dufour Aero2 represents an exciting and innovative project, merging the best features of helicopters and airplanes. The demand for such versatile applications in the cargo sector is significant, and the outlook is promising. We at Volz are honored to be chosen as a supplier for this groundbreaking drone and look forward to collaborating with dufour in the future,” stated Felix Thun, Director of Sales & Business Development at volz.
