Comparison of Leading Thrust Stands: Test Results
Proudly made in Canada 
500 kgf of thrust - 1500 Nm of torque
150 kgf of thrust - 150 Nm of torque
50 kgf of thrust - 30 Nm of torque
15 kgf of thrust - 8 Nm of torque
5 kgf of thrust - 2 Nm of torque
Modular, portable wind tunnels
with speeds up to 58 m/s / 130 mph
Flow Generators for aerodynamic testing
up to 20 m/s / 45 mph
Propeller testing with a thrust stand and Windshaper
Measure and visualize aerodynamic flows with probe and sensor system
For internal combustion engines
60 kgf of thrust - 30 Nm of torque
Quick and easy balancing to ISO 21940-11 standards
Test up to 8 motors and
propellers simultaneously
Yes, we ship our products all around the world. To purchase a stand in Brazil, China, Hong Kong, India, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, or Vietnam, contact one of our distributors, or contact our sales team for all other countries.
Our propulsion testing products ship from Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. WindShapers ship from Geneva, Switzerland.
Our thrust stands are generally in stock and ready to ship in 1 business day.
The lead time for WindShapers varies, as most models are made to order. Smaller models tend to ship in a matter of days whereas larger models may take several months to custom manufacture. Our sales team will confirm these details with you when preparing your quote.
The price of Flight Stands varies by size, model, and features. Contact our sales team for a custom quote.
The price of WindShapers varies by size, model, and features. Contact our sales team for a custom quote.
For the Series 1585 thrust stand, you can download a quote directly on the product purchasing page. For Flight Stands and WindShapers, contact our sales team for a custom quote.
The Series 1585 thrust stand can be purchased directly on its product purchasing page. For Flight Stands and WindShapers, contact our sales team for purchasing information.
For the Series 1585 thrust stand, delivery time depends on the service selected at checkout. To get an estimate, simply add the Series 1585 to your cart and navigate to the shipping step at checkout. For Flight Stands and WindShapers, we work with reliable shipping providers to provide the most efficient service possible. Our sales team will provide more detail on delivery timelines after confirming your product of interest.
On-site support is available for the installation of the Flight Stand 500. See this video for a comparison of available options or contact our sales team for more information.
On-site installation support is provided for larger WindShaper models. Contact our sales team for more information.
Tyto Robotics products come with a 1-year limited warranty. Extended warranty and MRO packages are available upon request. See our complete Terms of Service for full details and conditions.
WindShape products come with a 1-year limited warranty. Extended warranty and MRO packages are available upon request.
You may find an answer to your question on our Troubleshooting portal. If your problem persists, fill out our support form to contact our technical support team.
We recommend having your force measurement unit recalibrated once per year. Fill out our support form to schedule your recalibration.
Tyto Robotics thrust stands can be used to test propellers ranging from 2" (5 cm) to over 80" (2 m) in diameter. Due to the numerous factors affecting performance, our thrust stands are categorized by maximum thrust rating, ranging from 5 - 500 kgf. Contact our sales team to find out which thrust stand is best for your propellers.
Tyto Robotics products are made in Canada.
Motors, propellers and ESCs are not included and must be sourced by the customer.
Our thrust stands come with a motor mounting plate. Screws are passed through the plate and into the holes on your motor, then the plate is then mounted on the thrust stand.
Our thrust stands are not designed for use in water.
Our Flight Stand software is included free with all thrust stand purchases. Advanced software features like the Dynamic Balancing feature require an additional license. Contact our sales team for more information.
Operating system: Windows 10 (Version 2004+) or Windows 11; Storage: NVMe or PCIe SSD; CPU: 8+ cores.
The Flight Stand software records data at a default frequency of 100 Hz for Standard equipment and 1,000 Hz for Pro equipment. While the sampling rate cannot be adjusted prior to tests, users can export the data at a custom, lower sampling rate after the test is completed.
Yes, Flight Stands are designed to be controlled wirelessly from any computer on the local network. See this article for instructions on how to setup wireless control.