Quadcopter Propellor Torque and Thrust Testing
Professional
and hobbyist level quadcopters and drones are becoming more popular
in the marketplace. A quadcopter by definition uses its four
propellers to generate air lift and change directions. The propellers
are designed to work in conjunction with each other to insure
that there are no torque imbalances to send the vehicle spinning
out of control.
Products
in Use
MBA500 Multi-Axis Thrust and Torque Sensor paired with Instrumentation
(USB220 and IAA Amplifier). View Product Details
How it
Works
1.In order to characterize the thrust and torque generated by
each motor and propeller, a MBA500 is fixed to the motor's end.
2.When the motor is powered on and rotating, the thrust of the
propellers will be measured by the MBA500’s Fz channel,
and the back-torque of the motor is measured by the Mz channel,
all while maintaining low crosstalk.
3.This multi-axial sensor, when used with a USB220, allows for
a portable setup where a hobbyist/test engineer can use a laptop
to analyze the live data of a test both in an outdoor setting
or in a more controlled, indoor environment.
February 2016
