Drone development and simulation consulting firm reduces drone weight by 10 pounds, slashes manufacturing costs, and boosts consulting business growth to 60% of revenue.
Grow the drone simulation and analysis consulting business while improving the performance of the company’s own drones without the need to rely on and transport a high-end, bulky workstation for running simulations.
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AirView Robotics Pvt. Ltd. is an innovative company in southern India that designs and crafts cutting-edge, bespoke drone solutions for a variety of applications. Distinguished by their robustness and advancements in safety, reliability, and performance, AirView Robotics utilizes the latest technological advancements to stand out in the crowded drone market.
The company not only develops its own unmanned aircraft systems but also offers simulation and analysis consulting services to other drone manufacturers. This facet of their business assists manufacturers in enhancing drone performance while avoiding the delays and costs associated with traditional prototyping cycles.
For in-house projects, AirView Robotics, in partnership with Drogo Drones Pvt. Ltd., utilized 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation to conduct comprehensive structural, vibration, impact load, and computational fluid dynamics studies, as well as center-of-gravity calculations. These simulations not only accelerated the development timeline to just six months, including certification by India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation, but also resulted in substantial improvements. The drone’s weight was reduced by 10 pounds with a lighter composite material, which doubles the flight time from 15 to 30 minutes and enhances operational efficiency in agricultural crop spraying.
The switch to new simulation tools also led to a tenfold decrease in manufacturing costs. Previous drone models utilized aerospace-grade aluminum, but through simulation studies engineers identified a more cost-effective construction using a combination of plastic and glass fibers.
“Weight is a major concern in all drone development. Even a reduction of 100 to 200 grams is a big deal, and a reduction of the magnitude of 10 pounds simply by using a lighter but just as strong material can lead to improved performance, such as doubling the flight time. With 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation tools, we not only developed a better performing drone design but also slashed manufacturing costs substantially,” Varunkumar proclaims.
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Weight is a major concern in all drone development. Even a reduction of 100 to 200 grams is a big deal, and a reduction of the magnitude of 10 pounds simply by using a lighter but just as strong material can lead to improved performance, such as doubling the flight time. With 3DEXPERIENCE Works SIMULIA simulation tools, we not only developed a better-performing drone design but also slashed manufacturing costs substantially.
This shift in business strategy toward leveraging cloud-based simulation capabilities enabled AirView Robotics to significantly expand its consulting business, which now accounts for over 60% of its revenue. “The adoption of 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation solutions has not only mitigated our hardware and IT costs but has also enabled us to capitalize on substantial consulting opportunities and achieve remarkable business growth,” concludes Varunkumar.
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Nearly half (44%) of manufacturers say design decisions have become more difficult. If engineering wasn’t hard enough, economic fallout from COVID-19 will likely result in more responsibility falling on engineers who have fewer resources at their disposal. Business must go on; and for engineers to complete their work effectively, they need to be empowered with powerful tools to solve problems faster. As this report details, simulation, particularly cloud-enabled analysis, is a must-have tool. Here’s what cloud simulation users are reporting: 71% more computing power/faster solver 50% frees up engineers’ computers 42% easier access to experts 42% easier collaboration 42% lowers hardware cost of ownership and maintenance
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