UAVOS Rotor Blades Successfully Pass Overload Testing as Part of OEM Program – sUAS News

UAVOS Inc., a developer of unmanned aerial systems, has announced the successful
completion of overload structural testing of main rotor blades designed for helicopters with
a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of up to 50 kg. The tests were conducted by ALTER
Technology TÜV NORD S.A.U. and confirmed the exceptional structural integrity and
manufacturing quality of UAVOS’ composite UAV blades, marking another milestone in
the company’s expanding OEM program for third-party UAV manufacturers.

Rigorous testing confirmed the blades’ performance under high centrifugal loads, simulating
real-world loads well above standard operating limits.

During the tests, the rotor blade was subjected to a maximum simulated centrifugal load of 7,390
N (753.32 kg), a dynamometer measurement of 389 N (39.65 kg), and deformation was
monitored at several points along the blade’s span. All measured deformations remained within
the acceptable range of ±36.3 mm, and no visible damage was detected either during or after the
tests.
Test result: PASSED – the rotor blade withstood the overload without structural damage.

Aliaksei Stratsilatau, Founder and CEO of UAVOS, commented:
“Our blades are manufactured using carbon fiber prepreg under strict quality control, ensuring
consistent reliability and safety in field conditions. We are end-users of our own products and
verify their performance and safety daily during real-world UAV missions. Laboratory testing, in
turn, provides our customers with confidence in the accuracy of the specifications we declare.”

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