perforOn Jan. 14, Tyto Robotics, an electric propulsion testing company based in Gatineau, Q.C., announced the release of the Flight Stand 60 Engine Test Stand, a precise solution for evaluating internal combustion engines (ICE) and propellers.

According to Tyto Robotics, the stand is capable of measuring thrust up to 60 kgf, torque up to 30 Nm, rotation speed up to 16,800 RPM, fuel flow rates up to 800 mL/min and temperatures up to 800°C.

The stand’s kit includes a thrust and torque measurement unit, a fiber optic RPM sensor, a fuel flow sensor, two thermocouples for measuring exhaust and system temperature and an airspeed pressure sensor to capture airflow data.

The company says the Flight Stand 60’s features include a vibration-resistant design including tailored dampers for various engine sizes. Its 1,000 Hz sampling rate enables dynamic testing and detailed analysis of harmonics, vibration and torque. Additionally, the system’s thrust and torque sensors are calibrated to ASTM standards to ensure accurate measurements.

The applications for the Flight Stand 60 include:

Comparing engine-propeller combinations

Carburetor tuning and engine break-in

Fuel efficiency measurement

Variable pitch propeller testing

Cylinder performance synchronization

Generation of 3D engine performance plots

Crank angle optimization

“For years, Tyto Robotics has specialized in testing BLDC motors, but we’re excited to now offer a robust testing solution for UAV manufacturers working with internal combustion engines,” said Charles Blouin, President and co-founder of Tyto Robotics. “The Flight Stand 60 provides the reliable, high-precision data needed to optimize engine performance and efficiency.”