Mejzlik Propellers’ Post

Dufour Aerospace is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Mejzlik Propellers for their Aero2 project. Mejzlik Propellers is renowned for manufacturing top-quality carbon fixed-pitch propeller blades tailored for the UAV market, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability. Simon Bendrey, Head of Design at Dufour Aerospace, highlights Mejzlik Propellers' expertise in crafting custom variable-pitch blades perfectly suited to Aero2's motor and performance requirements. This collaboration is set to enhance the aircraft's lift and cruise thrust capabilities significantly. Tomas Mejzlik, CEO of Mejzlik Propellers, expresses enthusiasm for collaborating with Dufour Aerospace on the Aero2 project. He emphasizes their commitment to delivering efficient propeller solutions honed over 30+ years of experience, reinforcing Dufour Aerospace's trust in their capabilities. This partnership signifies a blend of cutting-edge design and manufacturing prowess aimed at advancing propulsion systems in the UAV market. Stay tuned for more updates on the innovative Aero2 project and the contributions of Mejzlik Propellers. For detailed insights, visit our blog. #AvfoilNews #DufourAerospace #MejzlikPropellers #Aero2Project #UAVTechnology #AerospaceInnovation

What a week. 3h 10 to drive 6.7km home from the airfield. Oh how we take quick journeys for granted. Never mind how it affects unmanned aircraft. Have you ever experienced this too? On multiple occasions in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, we have faced seriously icy conditions while working on UAS, from Winter at low altitude, to prolonged stratospheric flying. We've experienced first hand how it severely inhibits safe operation of (unmanned) aircraft on both trials and mission operations. (Uh oh.) This teaches us in UAS to have a back up plan. (Here, for our painful car journey situation in Switzerland, people use winter tyres: ie. we have a contingency plan.) In this business we need even more prep: a strong simulation environment, with combined hardware and software testing, or better still ensuring that testing and flying is completed before these winter months set in. But it’s not always that easy and/or carried out as the UAS industry grows and pioneering aircraft are developed and fielded. De/anti icing systems are often too heavy and cumbersome for most small to medium UAS and so planning to avoid these conditions is imperative to ensure time (and money) is well spent and goals are achieved. We would love to hear your experiences or anecdotes of these conditions… ——————————————— GrahamAir is a specialist global consultancy with over 15 years complex UAS expertise working in the harshest and most varied conditions on all ranges of unmanned aircraft. Follow us for more conversation about our world of pioneering aerospace. Tom G. UAV Talent

🌍Turkish UAV Giant Enters EU Skies: Baykar Buys Piaggio Aerospace ✈️ Turkish drone maker Baykar has secured approval from the Italian government to acquire Piaggio Aerospace, marking a significant milestone for the company’s global expansion. This acquisition positions Baykar as a key player in the European aviation and defense industry, with strategic access to EU markets and funded projects. Piaggio Aerospace, a historic Italian aviation company founded in 1884, specializes in the design, development, and maintenance of aircraft, UAVs, and engines. Notably, the company is well known for its unmanned aerial systems, creating strong synergies with Baykar’s expertise in UAVs. Additionally, Piaggio has played a role as a sub-tier supplier for the F-35 program, a significant connection given Turkey’s exclusion from the program in 2019. 🚀 Strategic Implications The acquisition brings several advantages for Baykar: Access to European Markets: Baykar can now leverage Piaggio’s established footprint in Europe to expand its business operations and secure participation in EU-funded aerospace projects. Synergies in UAV Expertise: The merger strengthens Baykar’s portfolio by integrating Piaggio’s advanced UAV technologies with its own innovative designs, such as the Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı combat drones. Defense Market Opportunities: While Turkey remains excluded from the F-35 program due to geopolitical tensions, Piaggio’s role in F-135 engine production may indirectly connect Baykar to this prestigious project. This acquisition could protect Baykar’s interests in Europe amid potential geopolitical challenges, ensuring continuity in partnerships despite any future crises between Turkey and the EU. 📊 By the Numbers Baykar’s financial performance underscores its meteoric rise in the defense sector: Revenues reached $2 billion in 2024, up from $1.4 billion the previous year. Approximately 90% of Baykar’s revenues come from exports, accounting for a third of Turkey’s total defense and aerospace exports. 🌍 What’s Next for Baykar and Piaggio? With this acquisition, Baykar is poised to bolster its influence in the global defense industry while enhancing Piaggio’s production capabilities. Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso emphasized the strategic nature of this deal, ensuring a sustainable future for Piaggio’s operations and workforce. As Baykar integrates Piaggio’s expertise, all eyes are on how this partnership will redefine UAV development and expand Baykar’s role in European and global markets. Do you think Baykar’s entry into European markets will face resistance or usher in a new era of collaboration in aerospace innovation? Share your thoughts below! 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 | if you found it helpful. 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 | if you enjoyed the post. Sources: Breaking Defense & Reuters #Aerospace #Defense #MergersAndAcquisitions #Baykar #PiaggioAerospace #Turkey #Innovation

I am very proud to announce that my second article under the Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) at HZDR has been published at Proceedings of 11th Carpathian Logistics Congress in Prague. Last year together with Klaudia Dereń we have presented there: "Comparative analysis of risk in traditional inventory methods and UAV - assisted inventory processes." And this topic is very certain to the current challenges that the modern market requires for companies from Logistics and Industry 4.0. Asset inventories in both the public and private sectors play a key role in managing assets and maintaining accurate asset records. Traditional inventory methods are often associated with various risks. In recent years, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems have become increasingly popular as tools supporting inventory processes. The aim of this publication was to conduct a comparative analysis of the risks associated with traditional and UAV-assisted inventory processes. Our research, conducted across various economic sectors, included all stages of the inventory process from data collection to analysis. The results suggest that UAV-assisted inventory may result in a lower rate of risks compared to traditional methods. We have described factors affecting the quality and time of inventory processes, the equipment used, and identify best practices that can help minimize risks in inventory processes supported by UAV systems. The conclusions from this analysis might be very important for companies planning to introduce UAVs into their inventory processes as well as for organizations aiming to optimize the efficiency and accuracy of their existing methods. This publication provides practical guidance on selecting appropriate inventory tools and strategies to minimize risks and improve the quality of inventory data. I would like to also thank very much for my supervisor Prof. Agnieszka Tubis and Prof. Thomas D. Kühne for their support with this publication. We invite everyone interested to read our article at: https://lnkd.in/d2XHbnQ8 Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) Wroclaw University of Science and Technology Škoda Auto University Škoda Logistics AGH University of Krakow TANGER infosystems s.r.o. Technical University of Kosice Martin Straka Attila Turi Martin Plajner Theodor Petřík Maja Kiba-Janiak Radim Lenort Sebastian Bakalarczyk, PhD, DHC Dorota Burchart Dagmar Caganova Miloš Petr Jirsák Judyta Kabus Marek Karkula Helena Makyšová Tomáš Malčic Przemyslaw Pomykalski Andrea Samolejová Sebastian Saniuk Prof. Dr. Christian Schwede Peter Trebuna Helmut Zsifkovits Thomas Wimmer Michal Demečko Patrik Prikryl Tomáš Soudský Tomasz Małkus Tuğçe Elçi Lukasz Jelen Gabriela Poltoráková #drones #dronetechnology #droneindustry #stocktaking #inventory #adverseevent #risk #riskassessment #comparativeanalysis #processoptimization #unmannedaerialvehicles #technologydevelopment #cybersecurity #artificialintelliegnce #UAV #UAS #logistics40 #industry40

⛔ Using UAV motors/Propellers/ESCs from Jianxi Xintuo Enterprise (aka T-motor and other trading names) will get much more challenging as they are added to Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce Entity List for supporting Russian and Iranian UAV systems. While the justification for this decision is not my focus, it is clear that it will cause disruption for an industry that relies heavily on T-motor solutions, and this could happen quite soon. Our company is committed to assisting drone manufacturers during this transition to alternative solutions, aiming to minimize the difficulties, although challenges will inevitably persist also because it is hard to meet value T-motors offers. Understanding that propellers are one component of a comprehensive solution, we recognize the need to evaluate the entire propulsion system. To aid in this effort, we offer the following: - Our propellers are produced in the Czech Republic, Europe. - We maintain a database of tested propulsion combinations, with ongoing additions. - We collaborate with motor/ESC manufacturers from the US, Europe, India, and other regions to offer full OTS propulsion combos - Our in-house testing facilities, equipped with Tyto Robotics stands, enable us to measure your current solution - Our recent investment in high-volume production technology allows us to manufacture propellers of aerospace quality at competitive prices. - Our dedicated team of 80 professionals is prepared to support you through these challenging times. To enhance our understanding of how we can assist you with your multicopter/VTOL platform, the following steps will be taken: 1) Information about your platform is requested via a Technical Questionnaire. 2) We compare our measured propulsion systems to determine if an existing combination can serve as a direct replacement. 3) Should no suitable match be found, we will ask you to send us your current solution for performance measurement and consult our network of motor manufacturers for available alternatives. 4) Once the appropriate solution is identified, we will conduct repeat measurements with the new system and provide you with reports detailing the performance in comparison to your original setup. 5) Throughout this process, we will maintain close collaboration with your engineers to discuss all potential trade-offs and objectives. ✔ While I wish we were more prepared, we are currently developing a new line of multicopter propellers, expanding our company, and managing numerous new projects. Capacity is limited. Nevertheless, we are eager and ready to embrace this challenge! More sources about the ruling: sUAS News: https://shorturl.at/EDAyB Drone Stuff This Week (Jeff Wurzbach and others discussing the situation): https://lnkd.in/efjyzC54 The original rule: https://shorturl.at/nOc14

NEW: RobotLAB Inc., a robotics integration company, has announced a partnership with Vision Aerial, a U.S.-based drone manufacturer. The collaboration aims to make Vision Aerial’s unmanned aerial systems more accessible to key sectors, including higher education institutions across the United States. https://lnkd.in/ehEmihKm #Drones #Robotics #edtech #HigherEd Elad Inbar shane beams

The UAV and EVTOL industry continues to explode today. The UAV industry is finding new ways to utilized the platforms for tasks that are expensive, time consuming, dangerous or impossible. These operational tasks are over land, sea, people, property and other living or valuable things. Safety, recovery and operational costs are paramount. The UAV safety and recovery systems currently on the market in this new and upcoming industry only offer a controlled descent with minor telemetry for operation thereof. Here's where the latest available US patented technology in UAV recovery systems can be developed into the best, most comprehensive and thorough systems offered to UAV and VTOL platforms. The B.I.R.S. UAV Buoyancy and Impact Recovery System has 20 allowed claims to it's patented design, siting patents owned by companies like Textron and Boeing, offering a controlled descent, impact damage protection, platform buoyancy recovery, auto rotation descent, telemetries to monitor, initiate, deploy and maintain status of the platforms for full recovery. This system was designed for the safety of the public, properties and operational costs in mind. The US11753161B2 patent was granted September 12, 2023 in my ownership and credit by the USPTO. I am the sole owner and inventor of this assignment. I am sincerely hoping to get investors, partners, companies, ect. invested in this new and exciting recovery system to develop, manufacture and market for the operations it would best benefit. Offshore and populated areas being the strongest. This patented technology is available for licensing or exclusive rights. You can contact me directly via e-mail, tnt_cia_us@hotmail.com or you can reach out to Cognition IP. They will contact me of any interests as well. Get covered by the B.I.R.S. UAV recovery system and get recovered!

UAVOS INC. utilizes advanced #navigation technologies including the integration of #autopilot software with #AI-led raw image processing. Read more in this article from DroneLife. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4etVZgs #UAVOSengineers #ComputerVision 

The convenience T-motor is bringing to the industry as one stop shop of the whole propulsion system is unmatched. I will use the words of my friend from the electric motor world: “it p*sses me off how bloody good they are!” Many tried to copy, but without much success. The world is polarizing. China represents new emerging superpower. Drones are (similarly as microchips, remember huawei ban?) and will be a critical adventage.  So here we go, it started by DJI, now it continues down the supply chain. And yes, the “western” world has forgotten how to make things economical. And yes, this will hurt the mass adoption of drones in Europe and in the US and yes, this will sooner or later escalate even further.  As much as I would love the world to be as one and united… this is happening, always has been in similar scenarios and will probably be the same this time… Our compny has always been  in a possition, where we focused more on tailor made solutions and engineering. Mass market was never our thing - maybe because there is no mass market of drones in the US/ EU?!… This will probably change and we wish to support the journey. Looks like US/EU will have their prefered suppliers which would be different to the suppliers in China. Quite interesting how politics and macro (such as interest rates) determine success of so many companies in our industry. Crazy times…