Jon Broome 10/15/24 Jon Broome 10/15/24

Understanding Vertiq Thrust Data

Vertiq’s thrust data is formatted a bit differently than that of most other motor manufacturers. There are two aspects of our data that can be explained by our modules’ unique configurability and controllability.

Jon Broome 9/26/24 Jon Broome 9/26/24

Thrust Testing

To provide Vertiq’s partners and those interested in our propulsion modules with the most relevant data possible, we conduct and publish thorough thrust testing data using many different third-party propellers. Here is a detailed description of our procedure.

Jon Broome 12/22/23 Jon Broome 12/22/23

Add-Ons to Increase IP Rating

Vertiq has designed its next generation of modules to accommodate Add-Ons to meet customer needs. One of Vertiq's goals for these modules is ensuring the system is able to handle a variety of environmental factors, such as sand, dust, and water. With these Add-Ons, the max IP rating of Vertiq’s next generation modules is IP45.

Jon Broome 12/19/23 Jon Broome 12/19/23

Lifetime Test Procedure

Vertiq’s lifetime test seeks to determine the life expectancy of its modules under realistic operating conditions.

Sarah Baig 1/31/23 Sarah Baig 1/31/23

DroneCAN Support

Vertiq provides all support documentation on their website, including how to use DroneCAN (previously known as UAVCANv0) to integrate a Vertiq module with a PX4 flight controller.

Sarah Baig 1/4/23 Sarah Baig 1/4/23

Vertiq Joins Drone Radio Show

Host Randy Goers interviews Jon Broome, Vertiq CEO and Co-Founder to talk about developing high performance motors for drone propulsion.

Sarah Baig 1/3/23 Sarah Baig 1/3/23

Good Things Come in Small Packages

One of the differentiators of Vertiq technology from competitors is the integrated electronic speed controller (ESC). This enables a wide range of performance benefits and unique control capabilities, but in this post, we are specifically focusing on Vertiq’s products’ physical attributes, compared to their closest competitive motor and ESC package

Sarah Baig 12/10/22 Sarah Baig 12/10/22

VERTIQ IS AWARDED AN AFWERX PHASE 1 CONTRACT

AFWERX is a technology acceleration directorate within the U.S. Air Force and its SBIR program enables small businesses to explore their technological potential by providing incentives for the commercialization of novel technologies.

Sarah Baig 12/7/22 Sarah Baig 12/7/22

Use Case: Increasing Mission Time for Offshore Traveling

Vertiq technology increases propulsion efficiency by 10%, made possible by the innovative control method, Field Estimated Control (FEC). This 10% increase in efficiency would increase Total Mission Time by 5 minutes (to 55 minutes).

Sarah Baig 11/8/22 Sarah Baig 11/8/22

Use Case: Increasing Delivery Range

Vertiq can increase your delivery radius by 15% and delivery area by 32%.

Sarah Baig 11/1/22 Sarah Baig 11/1/22

FAA Type Certification for Drones

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifies products such as crewed aircrafts and drones that show compliance with the FAA’s airworthiness standards, as well as environmental standards like emissions and noise

Sarah Baig 10/14/22 Sarah Baig 10/14/22

Use Case: Minimizing Drone-in-a-Box Solutions

Presenting our Use Case series. One of the benefits of Vertiq’s technology is that our position sensor allows us to precisely position propellers in-flight and upon landing.

Sarah Baig 8/25/22 Sarah Baig 8/25/22

History Series: The TDN-1 Assault Drone

Following the development of the Curtiss Fledgling, The Naval Aircraft Factory designed the TDN-1 assault drone (an evolution of the RC Curtiss Fledgling) that was capable of carrying a 1,000 pound bomb.

Sarah Baig 8/19/22 Sarah Baig 8/19/22

Our Rebrand

Sarah Baig 8/9/22 Sarah Baig 8/9/22

Motor Commutation: FOC vs. FEC

Vertiq uses FEC, we are committed to making FEC meet or exceed all FOC performance numbers.

Sarah Baig 8/9/22 Sarah Baig 8/9/22

History Series: First Mass Produced UAV

Around the same time as the development of the Curtiss Fledgling, Walter Righter designed the OQ-2, another small radio-controlled aircraft.

Sarah Baig 8/8/22 Sarah Baig 8/8/22

Vertiq Joins 400 Feet Stories Podcast to Discuss Its Propulsion Technology

Vertiq’s Co-Founders, Matthew Piccoli and Jon Broome, had the opportunity to join Danielle Gagne, the Chief Storyteller for Volatus Aerospace during AUVSI to discuss Vertiq’s propulsion technology.