This time we helped Flaperon build a dyno for a drone and carry out the measurements. Because the Dewesoft system is small and easy to carry, we decided to measure somewhere other than a workshop or an office. 🚁
The challenge
Flaperon builds large and powerful drones. To optimise the machine, accurate measurements are needed: how the propellers and motors affect each other, and what thrust and efficiency result.
Setting up the test took only a few hours, after which we could get on with measuring and analysing.
What we measured
- forces
- voltages
- currents
- video
- PWM
What we analysed
From this data we calculated and analysed:
- how mechanical force and electrical power depend on each other at different speeds;
- system efficiency and thrust as a function of speed;
- system efficiency and thrust with one and with two propellers running;
- the symmetry of the propellers’ energy consumption.
The result
The customer can now select the most suitable motors and propellers, calculate flight time and tune the autopilot.
We did the calculations in real time, but the customer also took all the data with them and can keep processing it in Dewesoft software – completely free of charge.
One device, many applications
With the same device we have analysed power quality in the electrical grid, measured electric bicycles and logged CAN bus data. One and the same device. What next?
Do you have a similar measurement task? Get in touch – we also offer equipment for rent.