The Prop Testing Station with Wind Tunnel combines a precision-engineered thrust measurement platform with a compact, reconfigurable wind environment, providing aerospace engineers and propulsion researchers a robust solution for evaluating small and medium-sized propeller systems. Designed around the Series 1585 Propeller Test Stand, the system quantifies thrust, torque, RPM, and electrical power, offering a complete dataset to assess propulsion efficiency under realistic flow conditions. With support for brushless electric motors and a sampling rate up to 80 Hz, it enables high-resolution characterization of propulsion behavior in controlled lab environments.
Coupled with a 2 x 2 Windshaper module, the system generates a tunable airflow using 36 independently regulated fans to replicate a range of flight conditions. The wind wall’s 50 x 50 cm footprint is optimized for rotors up to 16 inches in diameter, delivering maximum flow speeds of 30 m/s with convergent modules. Whether validating motor-propeller configurations for multirotors or investigating novel airfoil geometries, this integrated setup empowers developers of uncrewed aerial systems to shorten iteration cycles and enhance aerodynamic fidelity through rigorous repeatable testing.
