Complete testing solution for aerodynamic propeller analysis. Combines the Series 1585 thrust stand with a 2×2 Windshaper to collect thrust, efficiency, Reynolds number, angle of attack, figure of merit, and more.
Two precision instruments working in tandem to give you the most comprehensive propeller performance data available.
Measures thrust, torque, RPM, power & efficiency
36 individually controlled fans for diverse wind profiles
The Propeller Testing Station captures every metric you need to fully characterise your propeller's aerodynamic behaviour under realistic wind conditions.
The Propeller Testing Station positions the Series 1585 directly in the flow generated by the 2×2 Windshaper, so every measurement is taken under realistic aerodynamic conditions — not just static hover conditions.
Program the 2×2 Windshaper to generate the desired airspeed and profile — from steady laminar flow to gusts, shear, or turbulence.
The Series 1585 holds your motor-propeller combination directly in the Windshaper's flow field and measures all mechanical and electrical outputs simultaneously.
Software captures thrust, torque, RPM, voltage, current, efficiency, Reynolds number, angle of attack, and figure of merit — all in sync.
Automatically sweep through airspeed ranges to generate complete propeller efficiency vs. wind-speed performance maps.
Because in the real world you'll encounter much more than just straight, laminar wind. Recreate any flight condition in the lab.
Mimics the constant, uniform flow seen in a traditional wind tunnel — ideal for evaluating baseline aerodynamic performance.
Simulates the chaotic conditions an aircraft encounters due to weather, terrain, and atmospheric boundary layers.
Adjacent fluid layers moving at different speeds — simulates wind profile variation with altitude or proximity to surfaces.
Wind speed and direction programmed as a function of time — recreate recorded atmospheric data or custom profiles.
Sudden changes in wind speed and direction — tests how a propeller or airframe responds to rapid environmental disturbances.
Included software automatically calculates and visualises the metrics that matter most for propeller optimisation.
Our customers share how the Propeller Testing Station helped them build better drones and achieve their performance targets.
"The system has been working well for us. Most recently we used it for static testing of a powered glider platform to supply incoming airflow over the fuselage to measure the glider's power draw and heat buildup throughout the fuselage with the incoming flow, simulating a slow speed flight."
"The Tyto thrust stand and 2×2 Windshaper have been game-changers in our propeller development. For a windmilling drone like ours, custom propellers are critical — and Tyto's tools have helped us uncover performance gains we'd never see in static tests."
"The Windshaper has been an invaluable tool in our research to better understand the interactions between flow and drones in windy and gusty conditions! Using the Windshaper and bubble tracking, we were able to precisely characterize how LaDrone reacts to wind gusts!"
Contact our team to configure your Propeller Testing Station and get a custom quote.