UAVOS has developed a test bed to test and conduct trial runs of internal combustion engines with a maximum power of up to 25hp, to ensure that its UAS operate reliably. 

The test bed is designed to take into account the specifics of the operation of engines in UAS.

All critical engine parameters such as torque, power and engine temperature are displayed on a computer monitor. According to UAVOS, some of the capabilities of a multi cylinder engine test bed with remote control include being able to measure the maximum torque and maximum power, being able to analyze part load torque and nominal loads, and being able to determine the optimum ignition timing angle.

“This is just another example of how we are working to reduce risk and make better performance improving engines reliability and endurance. Engine Test Bed allows us to deliver maximum mission-ready availability and bottom-line value to our customers – helping to reduce maintenance schedules and lower operating costs,” explains Aliaksei Stratsilatau, CEO, UAVOS.

“Our engines allow customers to fly longer with superior performance. There is hope that our engines will open new customer and platform opportunities.”

Graphs of power, torque, thermal efficiency and fuel consumption are built based on the collected data. The test bed is equipped with its own system for cooling the engine under a test run if necessary. To make sure that testing is conducted safely, the functions of protection against excessively high speeds, overheating or engine overload are used, UAVOS notes.