Nottingham Trent University (NTU) · Awarded contract

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Supply of Propeller Thrust Measurement Equipment to Nottingham Trent University

Awarded 14 Jan 2025

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Awarded14 Jan 2025

Value£36,474.00

SupplierTYTO Robotics

AgencyNottingham Trent University (NTU)

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 10mo ago12mo term

Awarded 14 Jan 2025Expired 13 Jan 2026

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Nottingham Trent University (NTU) awarded a contract to TYTO Robotics for the purchase of equipment for measuring thrust output of drone or RC plane motors and propellers, and equipment for measuring thrust and balance across multi-motor aircraft.

The equipment includes universal mounting for different drone motors, measurement capabilities of at least 5 kgf thrust and 2 Nm torque for single motor setups, and at least 10 kgf thrust and 6 Nm torque for multi-motor setups with a minimum of four motors tested simultaneously.

It features digital displays of thrust, torque, RPM, and derived motor efficiency, data storage and export, and supports both manual and automated tests such as step or ramp tests.

The contract value was £36,474.

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