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

Pruebas avanzadas para vehículos aéreos no tripulados, drones y aviones VTOL

En tierra y en vuelo

Los vehículos aéreos no tripulados (UAV), más comúnmente conocidos como drones, representan un mercado emergente a nivel mundial que se espera que crezca significativamente en las próximas décadas. Existe una amplia gama de aplicaciones comerciales y no comerciales, por ejemplo, en medios de comunicación y entretenimiento, seguridad pública, inspección y vigilancia, agricultura y, por supuesto, transporte. Aquí también entran en juego las aeronaves de categoría pequeña VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing): están a punto de revolucionar la movilidad urbana, sobre todo cuando son totalmente eléctricas (eVTOL). Basándose en 60 años de experiencia en el sector aeroespacial, Kistler ofrece una amplia gama de sensores y cadenas de medición piezoeléctricas específicas para las pruebas de eVTOL, drones y vehículos aéreos no tripulados: desde la I+D hasta la certificación y las operaciones.

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

Los vehículos aéreos no tripulados (UAV) y los drones varían mucho, dependiendo de su propósito, en cuanto a tamaño (desde micro hasta casi aviones) y otros parámetros. Entre ellos se encuentran, por ejemplo, el alcance operativo, la carga útil, la altitud y la resistencia (tiempo total de vuelo). Otras características tecnológicamente importantes son el tipo de ala (rotatoria, fija, híbrida) y los sistemas de propulsión. Debido a la gran variedad de vehículos aéreos no tripulados, la OACI (Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional) opta por el término más general de sistemas aéreos no tripulados (UAS), que incluye el control en tierra, así como las capacidades de comunicación y transmisión de datos.

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

Kistler ofrece un sistema de medición óptica para el control de la temperatura de la cadena cinemática de alto voltaje y de la batería.

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.