An Interview with Directing Manager of US.
We recently interviewed Nick DeSilvio, our managing director, to take a little look into his mind and share more about who we are, what we do, and what our employees find important about their jobs. Enjoy!
The Future of Electric Propulsion
UAV
In UAVs Reliability is Key
UAVs need reliable tech to keep them flying. But, as we wrote before, this isn’t always the case. The number of UAV crashes is significant and often related to mechanical reliability of the machine. To keep the industry flying forward safely, we need to consider better tech. And with so much happening in the UAV space, it’s easy to miss the new and improved systems offered by companies such as ePropelled.
What Is a Hybrid UAV and How Does It Work?
A variety of options among UAV power systems allows for more choices based on different mission parameters. UAVs can be either fully electric, powered by internal combustion engines (ICE), or operate in a hybrid mode, where the UAV power system works with ICE to provide electrical power to the aircraft when necessary.
Reliability and Safety Must Beat Costs Savings in the UAV Sector
As is the case with many emerging and new technologies that become quickly and widely adopted, regulations surrounding them tend to be slow and struggle to catch up. There are no overarching standardized policies or guidelines that govern the safe use and operation of civilian drones. Some regulations are also hard to enforce (how to you ensure that every civilian user keeps their drone below a certain altitude?).
Ensuring Reliability in UAV Motor Performance
Electric motor performance in UAVs is a critical part of their design. Weight, operating temperature, and electrical efficiency of the power components influence various parameters such as flight duration, payload, operating ceiling, and range. Electric motors and their design need to account for all the above and more.
Why Do My UAV Batteries Die So Fast?
The most commonly-used batteries in UAVs are lithium-based. Their energy density is higher than it is in nickel-based batteries. But, pound for pound, they’re not as energy dense as gas used in internal combustion engine (ICE) UAVs, so they still cause users some range issues.
Looking After Your UAV Batteries
Battery life is a constant worry for those who operate UAVs. Whether it’s a large, industrial, and long-distance flier or a small recreational model, the first question when planning a mission is always: how much energy is there and how far can I fly?
I’m a UAV Manufacturer/Engineer. What Can You Do for Me?
No matter how innovative and groundbreaking the solution, getting the word out is half the battle for any company, and it may involve answering a lot of questions. It’s probably easier to address the main one that businesses like ours are often asked: what is it that you do exactly and what can you do for me?
Three Considerations when Purchasing a UAV
UAVs are a rapidly growing market and, whereas once they were the domain of the military, they are now used in a variety of civilian market applications. Small and affordable UAVs allow for industrial, agricultural, and service use among others and there is even interest from cellular networks in using drones in their infrastructure.
Power Generation System for Hybrid Ready Mode
ePropelled recently participated in the the UAS Summit & Expo—a yearly event that is the epicenter of drone research. The event brings together industry thought leaders, policymakers, and end-users from the commercial, government, and military sectors, and we are proud to have been a part of it.