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Research & Universities

Enhance research, deepen investigations, and obtain publication-quality test results.

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Trusted by researchers

NASA
Princeton University
University of Victoria CfAR
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Swinburne University AIR Hub

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Why Researchers Choose Tyto

Trusted Data

Accurate, repeatable measurements that support key engineering decisions.

World-Class Technology

Sophisticated hardware, intelligent software, and advanced automation in one integrated platform.

Exceptional Support

Beyond equipment: expert support for setup, automation, data analysis, and integration.

Research applications

Endless Research Possibilities

Study aircraft propulsion, aerodynamics, flight performance, and more

Propeller Testing

Propeller Testing

Boundary Layer Studies

Boundary Layer Studies

Multi-Powertrain Testing

Multi-Powertrain Testing

Battery Endurance Testing

Battery Endurance Testing

Flight Profile Evaluation

Flight Profile Evaluation

Partners

Global Affairs Canada
National Research Council Canada
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Equipment capabilities

The Tyto Robotics Advantage

Proven Testing Infrastructure

Wireless control

Wireless control

Field tested equipment

Field tested equipment

Best in class software

Best in class software

Crosstalk calibrated load cell

Crosstalk calibrated load cell

Load cell matrix generation inspired by elements of ASTM E74/E2624 standards, adapted for multi-axis measurement.

Canadian manufacturing

Canadian manufacturing

Frictionless measurement system

Frictionless measurement system

Research support

Your R&D Partner

>85% CCV

Our solutions are manufactured in-house at our facility in Gatineau, Quebec

Export Expertise

Serving and supporting end users in 50+ countries worldwide for more than 10 years

Canadian R&D

World-renowned Canadian innovation and IP, developed locally and delivered everywhere

Customer stories

Reviews

Our end users share how our tools helped them develop UAVs and achieve performance objectives

“We discovered your low cost sUAS propeller test stand at AUVSI and I think you guys have done an outstanding job bringing this tool to the community.

Keep up the great work!”
Robert McSwain
Robert McSwain

Aerospace Engineer

NASA Langley Research Center

"We used the Flight Stand 50 to test subscale prototypes of our VTOL model.

We used an in-house wind tunnel setup and the test stand worked beautifully."
Kyle Werner
Kyle Werner

Engineer

BETA Technologies

"Having a reliable ready-to-use-out-of-the-box thrust stand solution was critical to meeting our need to test often and quickly iterate on designs in our development of the toroidal propeller."
Dr. Thomas Sebastian
Dr. Thomas Sebastian

Senior Staff, Structural & Thermal-Fluids Engineering

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

“We put our Flight Stand 150 on a weighted cart that we can roll onto the ramp of our R&D facility.

One of our favorite features of Tyto test equipment is the ability to easily integrate it into larger systems - we use it to test new power systems together with propellers.”
Mark Strauss
Mark Strauss

CEO, WaveAerospace

"The Flight Stand 15 has been fundamental in our efforts at UVIC CfAR to size a motor and propeller for our 21kg hybrid-electric multirotor.

On top of the comprehensive sensor suite accompanying the stand, the ability to automate testing has helped us to ensure that tests can be consistently performed."
Nicholas Castellani
Nicholas Castellani

Mechanical Engineer, UVIC CfAR

"The out of the box capability coupled with the ease of use and powerful software features made the Tyto DEP system a no brainer when we were sourcing a system to test and validate powertrains.

We certainly couldn’t have built this capability from the ground up with the same budget, let alone timeline."
Swinburne University AIR Hub
Brandon Piening

Research Engineer, AIR Hub

Lab Lesson Plans

Teaching resources

Lab Lesson Plans

Bring propulsion theory into the lab with motor and propeller lesson plans, practical exercises, and test-stand experiments.

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