Professional Grade Small Multi-Fuel Engines
If you need reliability and endurance packed into a small engine for your unmanned project, count on Northwest UAV. From our own small, customized to fit UAV engines to the powerful HIRTH UAV engines to the versatile RCV Limited engines — at NWUAV we offer a variety of small multi-fuel engines and accessories to assist your search for the propulsion system that fits.
Northwest UAV Multi-Fuel Engines and Propulsion Systems
From selecting or designing an engine with its accessories, to a complete propulsion system — we work with aircraft manufacturers and end users to develop and deliver the right solutions. Our team is ready to assist with high volume production management, complete build-to-print propulsion systems, and complex assembly, testing and manufacturing.
NWUAV propulsion system expertise includes:
- Engine design
- Generator and generator control unit (GCU) design
- Carbon fiber propeller design and manufacturing
- Propeller Design and manufacturing
- Electrical assembly
- Noise and torque characterization utilizing our propeller dyno
- Engine vibration isolation and characterization
- Environmental testing with altitude, temperature and humidity control up to 40,000 feet
Northwest UAV Engines
Ready-to-fly. Purpose built. Unmatched reliability and endurance. NWUAV engines are small, professional grade multi-fuel engines built to plug into your aircraft with few, if any, modifications. Designed for aircraft ranging from 18 to 250 kg (40-551 lb), NWUAV engines, propulsion systems and small engine accessories are built to fit a variety of unmanned applications.
NWUAV Engines
Hirth Engines GmbH
Innovative. High power-to-weight ratio. Reliable. With a history of developing aviation technology for 90 years, Hirth Engines GmbH offers proven propulsion solutions. Developed and used for a wide variety of applications, including light sport aircraft, hovercraft, ultra-light aircraft, and UAVs, all Hirth’s two-stroke engines are engineered and produced with performance and efficiency as the driving force. Northwest UAV is an authorized Hirth Global Sales Distributor and maintenance facility for North and Central America.
Hirth Engines
RCV Engines Limited
Easy calibration. Consistent performance. RCV rotary valve technology engines are now available for small UAV engine applications in the 1kW to 6kW range. With architecture and engineering configurable for multiple applications, the RCV engine can be used off the shelf or customized for your unmanned application. Utilizing patented rotary valve 2 and 4-stroke engine technology, RCV Engines offer consistent performance and minimal carbonization operating on heavy fuels. Discover more about your RCV Engine options.
RCV Engines
NWUAV H2 Fuel Cell Propulsion
Lightweight. Energy Efficient. Northwest UAV has developed the NWFC-1500 Hydrogen Power System in cooperation with the US Government specifically for Remotely Operated/Autonomous Systems in the 40-75lb range. This is an introductory product, aimed at the market segment where batteries prevail today that extends the range/duration with an environmentally responsible solution. The Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System has a unique design that makes it modular, flexible, scalable, and promises to transform the electric powered Remotely Operated and Autonomous Systems market.
NWUAV Fuel Cell