services - diagnostic capabilities:
prop dyno, altitude chamber
& small engine dyno:

NW UAV offers on-site prop dyno, altitude chamber, and small engine dyno diagnostic testing services. Our experienced staff of experts can research, prototype and test existing or new design concepts.

Prop Dyno

Our Propeller Dyno is custom built to test UAV Propeller designs or aid in improving existing designs for UAV’s.

We measure:

  • propeller thrust
  • noise
  • vibration
  • torque characterization

Northwest UAV offers carbon fiber propeller design and manufacturing services.

Characterization of Propeller Performance
Chart Showing Characterization of Propeller Performance

Altitude Chamber and Small Engine Dyno

Northwest UAV offers Altitude chamber testing on small engine up to 12HP.

Our services include:

  • engine vibration isolation and characterization
  • engine design
  • muffler design
  • environmental testing with altitude and temperature control to more than 40,000 feet
  • humidity control up to 40,000 feet
  • engine characterization
  • 16 Engine run-in stations.
  • fuel Mapping
  • 5-gas analyzer, & fuel flow transmitters