Engine Test Stand for UAVs with Internal Combustion Engines
Measure thrust, torque, RPM, fuel flow rate, temperature up to 800°C, airspeed, vibration, and more. Built specifically for gas and multi-fuel UAV engine development.
Dynamic performance evaluation at 1,000 Hz. Analyze engine harmonics, vibration signatures, torque ripple, and transient performance with millisecond resolution.
Inspired by ASTM E74/E2624 standards and enhanced for precise multi-force measurement. Eliminates crosstalk between thrust and torque channels common in high-vibration ICE environments.
Use our API to connect external sensors, throttle servos, ignition controls, and custom probes. Fully automate test sequences — fuel sweeps, throttle profiles, endurance cycles — via Python.
Every unit ships ASTM-calibrated, with full gas-engine sensor suite included as standard. No configuration choices — one complete kit.
The Flight Stand 60 ships as a complete ICE testing kit — everything you need to start testing your gas engine immediately.
Central synchronization unit for all measurement modules at 1,000 Hz.
Vibration-resistant data acquisition unit purpose-built for ICE environments.
Crosstalk-calibrated load cell rated to 60 kgf thrust and 30 Nm torque.
Custom-drillable plate with vibration dampers to accommodate any engine bolt pattern.
Robust aluminium frame providing a rigid, stable platform for all testing.
EMI-immune, non-contact RPM measurement — ideal for high-temperature ICE operation.
Four high-temperature thermocouples rated to 800°C for cylinder head, exhaust, and ambient monitoring.
Inline mass flow sensor measuring up to 800 mL/min for accurate fuel consumption data.
Pitot-static sensor for freestream airspeed and propeller efficiency calculations.
Note: Engines, propellers, and starters are not included and must be sourced by the customer.
Testing ICE engines, propellers, and fuel systems across the full spectrum of UAV operating conditions.
Perform tests using manual control, custom automations, or the Python API. All the data you need, presented the way you need it.
Master propulsion testing with our free training course — complete with resources, tutorials, checklists, and videos to support your test success every step of the way.
The Flight Stand 60 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.
The Flight Stand 60 is calibrated according to ASTM standards: ASTM E74 with 169 points of push & pull for thrust, and ASTM E2428 with 102 points CCW for torque. The load cell also undergoes crosstalk correction to ensure thrust and torque measurements do not interfere with each other — critical in high-vibration ICE applications.
The Flight Stand 60 kit includes: test stand hardware, 1 engine mounting plate with dampers, 1 force measurement unit, 1 Flight Stand DAQ, 1 sync hub, 1 fuel flow sensor, 1 fiber optic RPM sensor, 4 thermocouple temperature sensors, 1 airspeed pressure sensor, complimentary software for system control and data acquisition, and a complimentary training course that covers stand setup and propulsion testing theory.
Engines, propellers, and starters are not included and must be sourced by the customer.
The Flight Stand 60 kit includes an engine mounting plate used to mount your engine on the stand. Mark and drill your engine's screw pattern on the plate. The plate is then mounted on the Flight Stand Force Measurement Unit (FMU) using the vibration dampers provided, which isolate engine vibration from the load cell.
Our test stands are not designed for use in water.
Talk to our team for pricing, lead times, and configuration options for your ICE engine testing program.