Fly longer and safer. maxon guarantees the highest quality in its products, processes, and certifications for the drone market. maxon’s UAV propulsion systems consist of brushless DC motors, Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs), and propellers built for the utmost safety and efficiency. Our customers benefit from more than 60 years of experience and state of the art drive technology that runs successfully on earth and in outer space. Fly with the best UAV technology made in Switzerland. What is most important in the drone industry is the full knowledge of the perfect interplay of brushless DC motors, controllers, and matching propellers at system level. Our UAV propulsion systems provide high thrust, high power density, optimal efficiency, and long lifetime combined with highest environment resistance. optimal magnetic layout and winding design best commutation algorithms optimally matched propeller consequent configuration management Story The first drone to fly on Mars. In April 2021, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully completed its pioneering flight on Mars. Six specifically modified maxon micro motors control the helicopter`s flight direction. The lightweight and reliable design was a prerequisite for a successful flight on Mars, where there is hardly any atmosphere. Tested a million times. Quality you can rely on Unmanned aerial vehicles require reliable components and, above all, energy-efficient drives that ensure the longest possible flight time. maxon brushless DC motors and ESCs meet these requirements without difficulty. maxon guarantees the unrivalled quality of its efficient, reliable and powerful propulsion systems for the drone industry. maxon has been EN 9100 certified (equivalent to AS 9100) since 2012. This standard was created specifically for companies that develop and produce components for the aerospace industry. maxon offers sustainability and stability, combined with consequent configuration management and traceability of parts. All maxon products rely on standardized designs, manufacturing processes and testing, to ensure maximum repeatability between parts. Tested according to Aerospace Standards Work with the best Benefit from our UAV expertise The name maxon is not only synonymous with customized precision, it also stands for an extensive support network that guarantees the highest Swiss standards all over the world with over 3000 employees. A dedicated team of aerospace and drone technology experts which assists customers with every application from technical assessment of specifications to prototypes, to testing and manufacturing – be it complex or multi-year development projects. Drawing on its extensive knowledge of the Aerospace industry, maxon has developed its own internal quality procedures and tests, including dedicated test equipment for analyzing each component of the propulsion system. UAV Expertise Even more benefits UAV manufacturers benefit from maxon’s custom made components, quality system and its extensive experience from motion control projects in the aviation and space industry. See our motor technology in 3D and AR. We pack maximum performance into the smallest space. Click and hold on the image to explore our UAV motor from all angles. For AR view, just scan the QR code. Open in AR View: UAV and drone propulsion systems Download maxon UAV product brochure. The maxon UAV product portfolio offers matching combinations of motors, ESCs and propellers. Download our brochure for an overview and details on all available components. Download Drones-and-UAV Magazin Custom-made components. Our customers benefit from high flexibility of fast manufacturing in small or large series. Contact us Motors maxon’s portfolio of brushless DC UAV flat motors consists of outer runner motors with segmented magnets and high-temperature windings. Optimized air flow cooling and lightweight aviation-grade aluminum parts provide not only excellent performance, designed for extreme durability and maximum reliability in professional UAVs, but also maximum environmental protection and robustness. ECX 22 flat UAV Propeller range: 5” – 6” Propeller range: 9” – 11” Propeller range: 14” – 16” Propeller range: 20” – 24” Propeller range: 26” – 30” Propeller We partner with leading propeller manufacturers to deliver systems where all elements are optimally matched. Therefore, the maxon UAV products are tested and paired with high-quality propellers. Propeller 14x4.5” Weight: 15 g Weight: 31 g Weight: 46 g Weight: 57 g Weight: 68 g Weight: 78 g Weight: 96 g maxon’s electronic speed controller (ESC) uses a sensorless closed-loop control algorithm that is unrivalled in the UAV market. Individual calibration and advanced parameter settings ensure optimal field-oriented control (FOC) for each motor, with minimum power losses and maximum performance. The hardware is supported by the intuitive studio software, allowing the operator to commission and monitor relevant parameters and data to find the best setup. UAV-ESC 52/30 LiPo Battery: 3S - 12S LiPo Battery Output current : 30A continuously / 90A peak LiPo Battery: 3S - 12S LiPo Battery Output current: 30A continuously / 90A peak The UAV-ESC Bundle contains a complete package to get started with the maxon UAV portfolio. It includes the EPOS Studio software for commissioning, comprehensive documentation and predefined parameter files. Transformation what drones can do. UAV customers will benefit from the most advanced, open ecosystem of avionics and motors integration in the drone industry, which unites Auterion’s module Skynode and maxon’s best-in-class BLDC motors and ESCs. Apart from the "what", the "how" also counts. We provide customized solutions for a wide range of businesses - from start-ups to international corporations. The results speak for themselves. maxon Story Drone powered by solar energy XSun designs and manufactures a drone that is both energy-independent and can make its own decisions, for fully-automated missions. The company needed reliable, high-performance sub-assemblies to design it's SolarXOne. This is why the start-up… Meet the free-flying camera on the ISS Meet the new colleague for the crew of the International Space Station (ISS): an autonomous camera drone. The small sphere films the astronauts at work and this drone could potentially save about ten percent of their valuable working time. World’s first stable drone with robot arm to increase workplace safety A newly designed drone equipped with a six-axis robotic arm can maintain stability for precision tasks, such as maintenance and contact-based inspection. Launching this summer, the AERAS drone is set to reduce work at height accidents and speed up… Download White paper. Having a reliable, dedicated, and powerful motorized solution is key to develop a drone successfully. Learn more and download our White paper. Download Order-Packages-Aerospace-UAV Frequently asked questions I can’t find a suitable product in the maxon catalog. How shall I proceed? Please contact the maxon sales affiliate in your country and provide the following information, so we can assist you: Min/max battery /power supply voltage and battery type Propeller size constraints. If propeller is already fixed, please provide propeller characteristics Peak thrust / torque / speed (and for how long each operating point shall be sustained) Nominal thrust / torque / speed (continuous) Environmental requirements What is the advantage of a closed loop ESC? The motor speed is controlled and always guaranteed, where as in an open loop ESC the decreased battery voltage and the increased motor temperature decreases the speed over time. Can I use the maxon UAV-ESC with third party motors and propellers? While this is theoretically possible, the ESC parameters are defined for the maxon portfolio and do not necessarily work with all third party components. The application note in the UAV-ESC bundle provides some initial guidance. To get the best performance, the parameters would need to be evaluated at maxon. How frequently does the system need maintenance? The ESC and the UAV motor are designed to be maintenance free. maxon designed the motor in such a way that the bearings last for the entire service life of the motor. In lab conditions and tests maxon reached over 2000 hours continuous operation and additional 1000 hours with a cycle load profile with the same motor (and propeller). Are the system designed to perform in demanding environments? Yes. The motor is designed for high environmental protection, the openings are reduced to a minimum to still achieve the intended performance level. The impact of sand and dust can therefore be minimized. Salt fog imposes a challenge but was tested successfully by partners of maxon. The ESC is designed to have protection class similar to IP 54 (not applicable for product samples). Qualification still in process. What is the IP rating of the maxon UAV portfolio? We have not tested our motor according to IP standards and it would therefore not be appropriate to specify an IP rating number. The motors were developed with a closed overall mechanical design and optimized air circulation. Several iterations were carried out to find the optimal compromise between heat dissipation for high performance and closed design for environmental protection. Contact Marco Sicher Contact us Our solutions for the Aerospace Industry. maxon is a global leader in the design, development, and production of electric drive systems in four business areas: Aviation Maximum safety and greater efficiency. Our team develops specific drive solutions comprising individual components or complex technical systems for aircraft control systems, on-board communication, and cabin equipment in civil aviation. Urban air mobility With solutions that have already been tested thousands of times in civil aviation and the development of new compact and energy-saving drives and actuators, we are developing products for the future Urban Air Mobility market. Space On the Moon, on Mars, to the Sun, and deep in outer space – drive systems from maxon SpaceLab for customers such as NASA, ESA, and JAXA are among the most flown in space research and commercial spaceflight.