Small Unmanned Aircraft Impact Testing

TESTING CAPABILITIES

AVET Lab Abilities

• Adhere to standard test method as outlined by F3389/F3389M
• Able to meet all impact orientations as outlined by F3389/F3389M – Method B, C, & D
• Able to accommodate most small unmanned aircrafts (sUA) Categories 1, 2, & 3
• Capable of achieving both critical speeds & operational speeds for most sUAs
• Adaptability of test apparatus allows for fixed-wing & rotor-wing sUAs, sUA parts, and rigid impactors
• Worst case testing for probable impact orientations
• Photographic & video documentation of testing procedures
• Data collection using data aquisition, instrumentation, and photometric analysis per SAE J211
• Generation of reports with data analysis & results

sUA Impact Launcher with Rigid Seat

• Adjustability to allow for vertical drops, horizontal impacts, and angled impacts
• Ability to adjust launch speeds to meet various velocity requirements
• Attachable sled permits a variety of fixtures to be mounted to accommodate the variation in sUA orientations
• Lift table with fixed mounting plate provides adjustability and stability
• Rigid Seat offers ability to restrain FAA HIII ATD to increase stability and repeatability of impacts