Capabilities
Our capabilities and
record of performance in the model jet industry has qualified BVM for
service in the UAV industry. BVM has provided consultation, hardware,
and piloting services to Athena Controls, the Titan division of L-3,
NASA LARC, A.A.I. and Lockheed Martin.
BVM developed 15
different jet airframes that are produced in our Florida, USA
factory. Most are powered with JetCat miniature turbine engines, while
some utilize the BVM Electric VioFan for propulsion.
Our 26 member staff of
engineers, technicians, production personnel, and administrators, plus
our wide assortment of machine tools, software and 14,000 sq. ft.
facility, renders BVM capable to produce an "off the shelf" aircraft
modified for a UAV mission, or a completely new mission specific
vehicle. Your payload requirements and
integrated mounting are part of our services.
BVM-UAV offers services to take your project from a sketch
to the sky on time, and on budget.
Services
BVM-UAV offers these services:
- Design Consultation
- Composite structure design
- Application of FEA to flight components
- Composite mold development
- Composite structure prototype
- Static and dynamic testing
- Flight testing
- Systems integration
- Production of final design
- In-the-field Support
LIST OF MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT
4 – MultiCam CNC Machines, operating as laser
cutters or precision routers.
1 - Heins Dynamic Balancing machine
2 - Bridgeport mills with digital displays
2 – Hardinge DV 59 lathe
1 – Cincinnati centerless grinder #2
1 - Harig surface grinder
1 – Sunnen Hone (hand operated)
3 – Drill presses
2 – Band Saws
1 – Cutoff saw
1 – Chop saw
1 – glass bead machine
various disc & belt sanders
1 – 18 x 24 surface plate
various precision measuring devices
Faro Silver 6 foot digitizing arm
4 – design computer stations
Software: AutoCad, SurfCam, Pro Engineer
1 – Vacuum form machine 24” x 30”
pneumatic testing equipment
vacuum pumps and harnesses for lay-up work
Heated curing room
Paint booth with fresh air breathing system for
multiple workers
3 – Air compressor systems
multiple air powered grinders, dual action sanders
and polishing machines
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