sUAS Performance Prediction Software
Take the guess-work out of aircraft design, mission planning, and payload sizing. We’ve developed this tool for both aircraft designers and operators to determine the optimal range & endurance based on aerodynamic, environmental, and physical properties.
Procured by USAF and awarded a contract for further development
TRL 8
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Prediction results accurate to within < 5%
Allows for rapid, educated decision making in mission critical scenarios
Quickly determine the ideal cruise speed for maximized range and flight time
Takes into account a multitude of CFD, battery, and power system factors
Outputs concise and easy-to-understand data for flight performance as well as stats that can be directly used for TECS tuning and trim parameters in Ardupilot/PX4
Rapid assessment of configuration changes such as added payload weight, power consumption, or battery
Accurate prediction of battery mass as well as AUW (all-up-weight)
Optimized for all fixed-wing sUAS from 3D-Printed to composite with varying skin friction
Simulation run-time < 20ms per run
Fully functional in internet denied environments
Runs on MacOS, Windows and Linux
Ability to export results directly to CSV
Ability to view multiple aircraft configurations side by side with tabbed UI
Ability to save and load aircraft configuration files as well as view multiple side by side
Includes software updates as well as customer support throughout the license period
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Determine difference in range between different battery and payload options
Determine difference in endurance between different battery and payload options
Minimize ArduPilot/PX4 setup time with known trim pitch, trim airspeed and TECS parameters
Determine if an airframe will be hand-launchable and belly-landable based on stall speed and wingloading
Determine increase/decrease in climb rate based on increase/decrease in weight and/or power
Optimize new aircraft designs for minimized drag and maximized range/endurance
Easily provide customers/stakeholders with a variety of flight performance stats based on varying configurations of the airframe
Compare differences in performance at high altitude vs low altitude or different air densities
Case Studies
Predictions:
153.54 km safe range
3h 8min endurance
0.87 wh/km efficiency
48 W cruise power
1.49 kg AUW
Real World:
153.6 km safe range
2h 56min endurance
0.89 wh/km efficiency
47.4 W cruise power
1.495 kg AUW
Predictions:
351.77 km safe range
5h 52min endurance
2.27 wh/km efficiency
134 W cruise power
5.36 kg AUW
Real World:
352.6 km safe range
6h 8min endurance
2.29 wh/km efficiency
131.39 W cruise power
5.4 kg AUW
Available for Enterprise Licensing
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