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Wind Tunnel Assets

Custom Solutions for Precision Wind Tunnel Testing

At Autonomous Flight Technologies (AFT), we specialize in the fabrication of sub-scale test articles and fixtures for low-speed wind tunnel testing. Whether you’re working on aerodynamic research, product development, or performance validation, our expert team provides custom solutions designed for accuracy, reliability, and efficient testing.

Why Choose AFT?

  • Tailored Designs: We work closely with you to design sub-scale test articles and fixtures that fit your specific test parameters, ensuring optimal performance in low-speed wind tunnels.

  • Precision Fabrication: Using advanced machining techniques and high-quality materials, we create models and fixtures with tight tolerances to ensure precise, reproducible results.

  • Cost-Effective & Timely: We understand the importance of time and budget. Our efficient fabrication process delivers cost-effective solutions with quick turnaround times, helping you meet critical project deadlines.

  • Comprehensive Support: From initial concept to final installation, we provide full support throughout the design, fabrication, and testing phases, ensuring seamless integration into your wind tunnel setup.

Our Capabilities

  • Sub-Scale Test Articles: Custom-designed models for aerodynamic testing, including scaled versions of aircraft, vehicles, and other systems, optimized for low-speed wind tunnel environments.

  • Wind Tunnel Fixtures: Tailored fixtures for mounting, supporting, and stabilizing test articles while minimizing airflow interference, designed for both static and dynamic testing.

  • Instrumentation Integration: We integrate sensors, pressure taps, strain gauges, and other instruments into test articles and fixtures for real-time data acquisition and performance monitoring.

  • Rapid Prototyping: Quick-turnaround prototyping services for early-stage testing and design validation.

Industries We Serve

  • Aerospace: Wind tunnel testing for aircraft, UAVs, and spacecraft components.

  • Automotive: Testing for vehicle aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, and performance optimization.

  • Defense: Custom solutions for testing unmanned systems, missile components, and other advanced defense technologies.

  • Research & Development: Collaboration with academic and industrial research organizations to support experimental testing and concept validation.

How It Works

  1. Consultation: Share your project’s goals, wind tunnel parameters, and design specifications. We’ll review your requirements and suggest the best approach.

  2. Design & Prototyping: Our engineers create detailed CAD models and prototypes, refining the design to meet your testing needs.

  3. Fabrication: We manufacture your custom test articles and fixtures with high precision, using advanced materials and machining techniques.

  4. Testing & Integration: We assist with the integration of your test articles and fixtures into the wind tunnel, providing support for instrumentation and setup.

  5. Ongoing Support: We offer continued assistance for fixture adjustments, model updates, or maintenance to keep your testing process running smoothly.

Get Started with AFT

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If you’re ready to optimize your low-speed wind tunnel testing with precision-engineered sub-scale test articles and fixtures, Autonomous Flight Technologies is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your project or request a consultation.

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