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01 Propulsion↘ 02 Energy & power↘ 03 Flight electronics↘ 04 Communication↘ 05 Structures & airframes↘ 06 Payloads & integration↘ 07 Custom manufacturing↘ 08 Ground support↘
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01 / 4 COMPONENT GROUPS
Propulsion Define the motor, controller and propeller as a matched power train.
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01 REQUIREMENTS / Propulsion
Motors Generate thrust as part of a motor–ESC–propeller combination.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Supply voltage / cell count and KV target Continuous and peak thrust or power, with duty cycle Propeller diameter / pitch and rotation direction Motor mount pattern, shaft / adapter and mass limit Cooling, ambient temperature and test conditions Still to confirm Thrust and efficiency evidence for the proposed combination Actual thermal margin, bearings and motor lead termination
02 REQUIREMENTS / Propulsion
Electronic speed controllers Control motor speed and deliver power between the battery and motor.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Battery voltage range and continuous / peak current Command protocol and flight-controller interface Motor type, motor lead connections and firmware needs Cooling method, mounting space and mass limit Telemetry, braking and power-output requirements Still to confirm Current ratings under the intended cooling conditions Firmware support, signal levels and startup behaviour
03 REQUIREMENTS / Propulsion
Propellers & blades Convert motor torque into thrust for the intended operating point.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Diameter, pitch, blade count and rotation direction Hub bore, bolt pattern and motor adapter Material, folding / fixed format and mass limit Intended motor RPM range and thrust requirement Clearance envelope and balance / inspection needs Still to confirm Permitted operating limits and balance evidence Actual fit, paired rotation sets and replacement traceability
04 REQUIREMENTS / Propulsion
Propeller hubs & adapters Connect a propeller or folding blade set to the motor shaft or rotor.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Motor shaft diameter and mounting pattern Propeller bore / bolt pattern and blade-root geometry Thread size, direction and retention method Assembly envelope, material and mass limit Required drawing tolerances and load assumptions Still to confirm Fit across the exact motor and blade revisions Retention, hardware specification and assembly instructions 02 / 5 COMPONENT GROUPS
Energy & power Specify the electrical path from stored energy to every system load.
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01 REQUIREMENTS / Energy & power
Battery packs Store energy for propulsion, electronics or a dedicated payload supply.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Chemistry, series / parallel layout and voltage range Capacity, continuous / peak current and duty cycle Dimensions, mass allowance and mounting method Power / balance connectors, pinout and lead length Charging method, temperature range and required records Still to confirm Usable energy under the actual load and temperature Pack protection, cycle evidence and shipment documentation
02 REQUIREMENTS / Energy & power
Chargers Charge an identified battery chemistry and pack configuration.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Battery chemistry, cell count and charge voltage Required charge current and number of channels Input supply type, voltage and power budget Main / balance connectors and temperature sensing Balancing, storage mode and charging environment Still to confirm Supported pack / BMS communication and adapter needs Actual charging power with the chosen input supply
03 REQUIREMENTS / Energy & power
Battery management systems Monitor pack conditions and manage protection or balancing functions.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Chemistry, series-cell count and cell voltage limits Continuous / peak current and protection thresholds Balance current and temperature-sensor count Communication interface, protocol and data needs Pack wiring, size and charge / discharge topology Still to confirm Protection behaviour and recovery conditions Firmware access, cell-monitor accuracy and integration responsibility
04 REQUIREMENTS / Energy & power
Power distribution Route battery power and provide specified supply rails to system loads.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Input voltage range and current per branch Output rail voltage, current and ripple needs Connector types, pinout and fuse / protection needs Current sensing, telemetry and grounding plan Mounting dimensions, thermal path and mass budget Still to confirm Peak-load behaviour and rail interaction Sensor calibration, electrical isolation and protection coordination
05 REQUIREMENTS / Energy & power
Cables & connectors Provide documented power or signal connections between components.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Connector family, gender, keying and pinout Current / voltage or signal type per circuit Wire size, conductor material and insulation needs Length, branch layout, bend radius and strain relief Environmental exposure and continuity / pull-test criteria Still to confirm Exact mating-part fit and contact specification Crimp quality, polarity and harness revision control 03 / 4 COMPONENT GROUPS
Flight electronics Connect control, navigation and sensing with clearly defined interfaces.
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01 REQUIREMENTS / Flight electronics
Flight controllers Run the control software and connect the vehicle’s sensors and actuators.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Vehicle type and intended flight-stack version Required motor / servo outputs and signal protocols UART, CAN, I²C and other peripheral interface needs Power-input scheme, redundancy and voltage levels Mount pattern, envelope, vibration and logging needs Still to confirm Firmware / board-revision support and available drivers Peripheral pinout, redundancy behaviour and integration testing
02 REQUIREMENTS / Flight electronics
GNSS & positioning Provide position and timing information to the navigation system.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Positioning mode and required accuracy / update rate Constellations, correction source and data protocol Antenna type, cable, connector and mounting location Supply voltage, interface and flight-stack support Size, mass and intended interference environment Still to confirm Performance in the intended site and antenna installation Correction-service availability and firmware configuration
03 REQUIREMENTS / Flight electronics
IMUs & inertial sensors Measure motion or orientation for a documented sensing architecture.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Axes / sensor types and measurement ranges Sample rate, data interface and timing needs Noise, bias and calibration requirements Supply voltage, size and mounting orientation Temperature, vibration and isolation requirements Still to confirm Calibration records and performance across temperature Driver support, mounting sensitivity and magnetic interference
04 REQUIREMENTS / Flight electronics
Air & distance sensors Measure pressure, airspeed or distance for a specific control or monitoring need.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Measured quantity, range, accuracy and update rate Output interface, data format and logic voltage Sensor placement, orientation and mounting envelope Environmental exposure and contamination risks Calibration method and required flight-stack driver Still to confirm Performance on the intended surface or airflow Installation effects, driver availability and calibration procedure 04 / 3 COMPONENT GROUPS
Communication Define the data link and control path around the intended destination.
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01 REQUIREMENTS / Communication
Telemetry & data links Exchange command, status or payload data between the aircraft and ground equipment.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Destination and intended frequency band Required data rate, latency and data interfaces Transmit-power options and antenna arrangement Power supply, connector types and mounting space Ground-side equipment and software protocol Still to confirm Permitted configuration and equipment evidence for the destination Link performance in the intended terrain and interference
02 REQUIREMENTS / Communication
Antennas & RF accessories Complete a radio or positioning installation with suitable RF connections.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Frequency band, bandwidth and radio connector Polarisation, radiation pattern and gain requirement Cable type, length and permitted insertion loss Mount location, clearance and mechanical attachment Weather exposure, mass and movement envelope Still to confirm Performance when installed on the actual airframe Connector polarity, cable losses and radio configuration limits
03 REQUIREMENTS / Communication
Ground controllers Provide the operator interface and ground-side control or mission workflow.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Aircraft link, protocol and intended software Display, controls, ports and peripheral needs Operating system and supported software versions Power runtime, charging and environmental needs Destination, radio configuration and operator workflow Still to confirm End-to-end protocol support and software licensing Actual link integration, update path and available documentation
01 REQUIREMENTS / Structures & airframes
Frames & center plates Provide the central structure and mounting reference for a vehicle.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Vehicle layout, motor count and wheelbase / envelope Payload, component masses and load assumptions Material, laminate / thickness and mass target Arm, battery, controller and payload mounting patterns Access, routing, assembly and dimensional tolerances Still to confirm Structural evidence for the actual load cases Material traceability, joint design and as-built dimensions
02 REQUIREMENTS / Structures & airframes
Arms & booms Position propulsion units or connect structural modules.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Length, outer / inner dimensions and wall thickness Material, layup / finish and mass requirement Motor mount and center-frame joint details Folding, locking and cable-routing requirements Bending / torsion loads and critical tolerances Still to confirm Joint stiffness and fatigue evidence Repeatable alignment, locking retention and replacement fit
03 REQUIREMENTS / Structures & airframes
Shells & covers Protect or enclose electronics while preserving service and cooling access.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Envelope, attachment points and mating geometry Material, thickness and manufacturing method Ventilation, cooling and cable entry requirements Surface finish, colour and marking requirements Environmental exposure and service-access needs Still to confirm Actual ingress performance and thermal effects RF interaction, sealing details and dimensional fit
04 REQUIREMENTS / Structures & airframes
Landing gear Support the aircraft on the ground and provide payload clearance.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Vehicle mass and landing-load assumptions Ground clearance, footprint and attachment pattern Fixed / retractable layout and stowed envelope Material, mass limit and ground-surface conditions Actuation interface and power needs if retractable Still to confirm Load and cycle evidence for the intended configuration Clearance under deflection and locking behaviour
05 REQUIREMENTS / Structures & airframes
Fasteners & vibration mounts Secure assemblies and define the isolation of sensitive equipment.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Thread, length, head style or mounting geometry Material, strength / hardness and surface finish Joint loads, torque and retention requirements For isolators: supported mass and vibration range Quantity, drawing references and inspection criteria Still to confirm Correct torque / retention procedure for the mating materials Isolator behaviour and hardware traceability
01 REQUIREMENTS / Payloads & integration
Cameras & imaging modules Capture imagery for a defined civilian observation or measurement workflow.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Imaging type, resolution, frame rate and lens needs Trigger, time synchronisation and data interfaces Storage, output format and processing workflow Power, mass, envelope and mounting requirements Operating temperature and intended scene conditions Still to confirm Image / measurement performance in the intended use Software access, lens options and calibration evidence
02 REQUIREMENTS / Payloads & integration
Gimbals & stabilisation Orient or stabilise a known camera or sensor payload.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Payload mass, dimensions and centre of gravity Axis count, travel range and stabilisation needs Mount pattern, clearance and vibration isolation Control protocol, video path and cable routing Supply voltage, current and environmental exposure Still to confirm Performance with the exact payload and balance setup Flight-controller support and mechanical travel clearance
03 REQUIREMENTS / Payloads & integration
LiDAR & scanning sensors Collect distance or point-cloud data for a defined survey or inspection task.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Range, accuracy, field of view and scan rate needs Target surface, lighting and operating conditions Timing, GNSS / IMU integration and data interfaces Power, storage rate, mass and mount envelope Processing software, calibration and output format Still to confirm Performance on the intended targets and trajectory Calibration workflow, processing access and safety documentation
04 REQUIREMENTS / Payloads & integration
Payload mounts Attach, align and service a payload on a specified airframe.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Airframe and payload interface drawings Payload mass, centre of gravity and load assumptions Alignment, stiffness and vibration-isolation needs Quick release, locking and cable-clearance needs Material, finish and dimensional tolerances Still to confirm Fit and load evidence for the complete assembly Retention, alignment repeatability and installation procedure 07 / 4 COMPONENT GROUPS
Custom manufacturing Find manufacturing candidates for your controlled drawings and production requirements.
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01 REQUIREMENTS / Custom manufacturing
Gears & transmission parts Transfer motion or torque in an engineered mechanism.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Drawing revision, gear type, module / pitch and tooth count Pressure angle, mating geometry and backlash target Material, heat treatment and hardness requirements Torque, speed, duty cycle and lubrication context Critical tolerances, finish and inspection method Still to confirm Manufacturability, tool requirements and achievable tolerances Material / heat-treatment records and first-article acceptance
02 REQUIREMENTS / Custom manufacturing
Shafts & turned parts Locate rotating elements or provide precision cylindrical interfaces.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Drawing / CAD revision and material specification Diameters, lengths, fits and geometric tolerances Bearing seats, threads, keyways and retention details Surface finish, heat treatment and coating needs Quantity, first-article checks and measuring requirements Still to confirm Process capability at the critical features Straightness, concentricity and material evidence
03 REQUIREMENTS / Custom manufacturing
Machined housings Enclose or position components using controlled mechanical interfaces.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters 3D model and dimensioned drawing revision Material, finish and target manufacturing process Bearing, seal, connector and fastener interfaces Datum scheme, flatness and critical tolerances Quantity, inspection report and first-article criteria Still to confirm Access for machining and inspection Sealing / fit results and dimensional consistency
04 REQUIREMENTS / Custom manufacturing
Brackets & precision plates Connect assemblies or locate equipment with a defined mechanical interface.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Drawing revision, material and thickness Hole patterns, bends, datums and critical dimensions Load direction, stiffness and mass requirements Surface finish, edge condition and marking needs Quantity, assembly checks and inspection criteria Still to confirm Manufacturing route, tooling and tolerance stack-up Assembled fit and first-article approval before a production run 08 / 3 COMPONENT GROUPS
Ground support Plan the equipment needed to transport, assemble and maintain the system.
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01 REQUIREMENTS / Ground support
Transport cases & inserts Organise and protect equipment during storage and handling.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Equipment list, dimensions and packed configuration Case envelope, weight limit and handling method Foam / insert layout, material and access needs Moisture, dust and impact-protection requirements Labels, inventory control and transport route Still to confirm Actual fit with all cables and accessories Protection evidence and any battery packing requirements
02 REQUIREMENTS / Ground support
Support specified assembly, inspection or maintenance operations.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Fastener sizes and required torque range Connector family and crimp / termination specification Measurement range, accuracy and calibration needs Power supply and field / workshop conditions Tool list, consumables and operator instructions Still to confirm Tool suitability for the exact hardware Calibration evidence, replacement consumables and safe procedures
03 REQUIREMENTS / Ground support
Spares & service kits Group identified replacement parts and consumables for a service plan.
Parameters & open questions + Required parameters Aircraft configuration and bill-of-materials revision Exact part numbers, quantities and substitutions policy Service interval or usage assumptions Shelf life, storage and packaging requirements Inspection instructions and item-level labelling Still to confirm Interchangeability across hardware revisions Availability, replenishment terms and actual shelf-life records ALREADY HAVE A BILL OF MATERIALS?
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