Development of a benchtop small electric motor and propeller test stand for small UAVs

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The worldwide market for uninhabited aerial vehicles continues to grow rapidly. Along with the growth in themarket, there is a steadily increasing demand for higher performance UAVs. To support this demand, TytoRobotics is developing benchmarking and measurement tools for small UAVs (e.g. <25 kgs) which may beused by designers and operators to assess motors, propellers and batteries for their aircraft. Accurateperformance data is as essential to mission planning and operational success for small UAV operators as it isfor traditional manned aircraft and large-scale UAVs.Tyto Robotics has developed a small propeller/motor test stand that measures thrust, torque and powerconsumption for small UAV propellers and motor combinations. This hardware tool also has integratedsoftware to operate the test stand and collect and analyze the data. Additionally, the primary users of thesystem at present are researchers and hobbyists with intermediate to advanced level of existing knowledge ofelectric propulsion systems. Tyto Robotics is seeking assistance to broaden the customer base for this systemto include less experienced users and to make the system suitable for educational institutions for training,representing a significant new business opportunity.