The most capable thrust stand on the market. Test the biggest brushless motors and propellers with ASTM-calibrated precision, CAN ESC support, and full Python control.
Precision at any scale — from the first prototype to final eVTOL certification testing.
Measure vibration, evaluate ESC responsiveness, and characterize the dynamic response of very large motors and propellers at full 1 kHz resolution.
Calibrated to ASTM E74 (213 push/pull points) and ASTM E2428 (213 CW/CCW points). ±0.5% of the measured value — the most precise measurement on the market.
Full I/O API to read and control extra sensors and CAN ESCs. Automate and fully customize your test sequences in Python.
Supports up to 1000 V and 500 A, with a fiber optic RPM sensor for interference-free measurement in even the most electrically noisy environments.
Remotely operate the Flight Stand from any computer on your network. Run high-power tests safely from a distance.
Solid-state measurement system with no bearings or hinges — minimal mechanical noise means cleaner data, even at 500 kgf.
The Flight Stand 500 natively integrates with CAN-based ESCs, enabling precise motor control and real-time telemetry from ESCs that support open protocols. Use the I/O API and Python to script complex test sequences that leverage CAN bus commands alongside the stand's full sensor suite.
Full performance and electrical specifications.
What it Measures
Installation and commissioning support is available for the Flight Stand 500. Contact our team for details.
Every Flight Stand 500 ships with the full hardware suite, software, and training. Nothing extra to source.
Dynamic testing with manual or automatic control. Included with your Flight Stand — no subscriptions.
Motor Performance Mapping
Propeller Efficiency vs. Airspeed
Thrust to Power Ratios
Fast Fourier Transformation
Master propulsion testing with our free training course, providing guidance every step of the way. Complete with resources, tutorials, checklists and videos to support your test success.
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"The Flight Stand has been fundamental in our efforts to size a motor and propeller for our 21 kg hybrid-electric multirotor. The ability to automate testing has helped us ensure that tests can be consistently and reproducibly performed."
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The Flight Stand 500 kit includes: thrust stand hardware, 1 motor mounting plate, 1 force measurement unit, 1 data acquisition unit, 1 high-voltage measurement unit, 1 current measurement unit, 1 fiber optic RPM sensor, 2 thermocouples, 1 airspeed pressure sensor, complimentary software for system control and data acquisition, and a complimentary training course covering stand setup and propulsion testing theory.
The Flight Stand 500 is calibrated to ASTM standards: ASTM E74 with 213 push/pull points for thrust, and ASTM E2428 with 213 CW/CCW points for torque. This provides ±0.5% accuracy of the measured value — the most precise measurement on the market.
The Flight Stand 500 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.
On-site support is available for the installation of the Flight Stand 500. Contact our sales team for more information on installation options and support packages.
Motors, propellers, and ESCs are not included and must be sourced by the customer.
The Flight Stand 500 kit includes a motor mounting plate. You drill holes in the plate according to your motor's bolt pattern, pass screws through the plate and into the motor's mounting holes, then mount the plate onto the Force Measurement Unit (FMU) using the standoffs provided.
The Flight Stand 500 is not designed for use in water. For marine or aquatic testing requirements, please contact our sales team to discuss custom configurations.
Talk to our engineering team and find the right setup for your large-scale propulsion program.