In this video, Tyto Robotics demonstrates a wind tunnel testing procedure using the Propeller Testing Station, powered by the 2×2 Windshaper and Series 1585 Thrust Stand, to analyze how propeller performance changes with airspeed.
This experiment provides a clear look at how varying wind conditions affect thrust generation, power consumption, and overall propeller efficiency, key factors in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) propulsion system design. The automated tests, run through the Flight Stand software, compare propeller thrust, RPM, power, and efficiency from no-wind baseline measurements up to 17 m/s, using the Windshaper’s 36-fan array for precise airflow control.
Viewers will see how thrust, power ratio, and efficiency vary with increasing airspeed, why propeller performance declines at higher velocities, and how these aerodynamic effects influence drone endurance, power draw, and maximum operational wind capability. The results offer valuable insight for engineers and developers optimizing drone propeller performance and efficiency in real-world flight conditions.
