Includes powerful software for testing up to 8 motors and propellers simultaneously
Measure vibration, evaluate ESC responsiveness, and characterize the dynamic response of motors and propellers
We adhere to ASTM E74/E2624 standards to provide the most precise measurement on the market (+/-0.5% of the measured value)
I/O API to read and control extra sensors, CAN ESCs, and more. Fully control the software using Python.
Specifications
Compare motor-propeller combinations in single motor or dual motor configurations
Test individual motors and propellers for baseline performance data
Test coaxial configurations with minimal spacing between motors
Test tandem configurations with motors facing same direction
Test staggered configurations for optimal airflow analysis
Dynamic testing with manual or automatic control
Included with your Flight Stand
Complete with resources, tutorials, checklists and videos to support your test success.
The Flight Stand comes with everything you need to start testing:
High-precision load cell with ±0.5% accuracy for thrust and torque measurements
Voltage, current, and power monitoring with real-time data acquisition
Universal mounting system compatible with most drone motors and propellers
Wireless connectivity and data synchronization between measurement units
Non-contact rotational speed measurement with high accuracy
Robust aluminum frame providing stable platform for testing
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Dual temperature sensors for motor and ambient temperature monitoring
Select the right Flight Stand 15 for your testing needs
Performance, validation, and endurance testing for BLDC motors, propellers and ESCs
Detect and correct propeller imbalances to reduce vibration and improve flight performance
Test long-term reliability and performance degradation under continuous operation conditions
Analyze electronic speed controller response and efficiency with various motor loads
Test multiple powertrains simultaneously for distributed electric propulsion systems
Measure battery performance and discharge characteristics under various load conditions
Recreate real flight profiles in controlled testing environments for validation and optimization
Why the Flight Stand 15 is the best thrust stand on the market
Solid state measurement system with no bearings or hinges
Load cell calibrated to meet ASTM E74/ E2428 standard
Compact shape reduces interference and mimics drone design
In back-to-back testing, motors are separated by only 150 mm
Easy to use, comprehensive software included with every Flight Stand
Remotely control Flight Stand from any computer on your network
Our customers share how our tools helped them build drones and achieve performance goals
"We discovered your low cost sUAS propeller test stand at AUVSI and I think you guys have done an outstanding job bringing this tool to the community. Keep up the great work!"
"We used Flight Stand 50 to test subscale prototypes of our VTOL model. We used an in-house wind tunnel setup and test stand worked beautifully."
"Having a reliable ready-to-use-out-of-the-box thrust stand solution was critical to meeting our need to test often and quickly iterate on designs in our development of a toroidal propeller."
"We put our Flight Stand 150 on a weighted cart that we can roll onto the ramp of our R&D facility. One of our favorite features of Tyto test equipment is the ability to easily integrate it into larger systems - we use it to test new power systems together with propellers."
"The Flight Stand 15 has been fundamental in our efforts at UVIC CfAR to size a motor and propeller for our 21kg hybrid-electric multirotor. On top of the comprehensive sensor suite accompanying the stand, the ability to automate testing has helped us to ensure that tests can be consistently performed."
"The out of the box capability coupled with the ease of use and powerful software features made the Tyto DEP system a no brainer when we were sourcing a system to test and validate powertrains. We certainly couldn't have built this capability from the ground up with the same budget, let alone timeline."
The Flight Stand 15 kit includes: thrust stand hardware, 1 motor mounting plate, 1 force measurement unit, 1 electrical measurement unit, 1 sync hub, 1 optical RPM probe, 2 temperature sensors, complimentary software for system control and data acquisition, and a complimentary training course that covers stand setup and propulsion testing theory. The Pro model includes an additional IR temperature sensor. Coaxial Flight Stand 15 kits include an additional sync hub, ground rails, and hardware for securing Flight Stands.
Motors, propellers, and ESCs are not included and must be sourced by customer.
The Flight Stand 15 comes with a 1-year limited warranty. Extended warranty and MRO packages are available upon request. See our complete Terms of Service for full details and conditions.
Standard model Flight Stands are calibrated according to an internal standard with 26 points of push & pull for thrust, and 30 points CW & CCW for torque. Pro model Flight Stands are calibrated according to ASTM standards: ASTM E74 with 211 points of push & pull for thrust, and ASTM E2428 with 213 points CW & CCW for torque.
The Flight Stand 15 kit includes a motor mounting plate that is used to mount your motor on the stand. The plate has pre-drilled slots where screws can pass through the plate and into the holes on your motor. The plate is then mounted on the Flight Stand's force measurement unit (FMU) using the standoffs provided.
The stand is not designed for use in water.