Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
The Growing Demand of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
It’s been a pivotal couple of years for drone technology. What was once a novel gadget for consumer use has expanded into a commercial
operation across various industries. The fuel behind the success of these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—whether for law enforcement
surveillance, unmanned cargo transport or search and rescue missions—is the right metal parts.
What Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Need to Take Flight
Unmanned aerial vehicles aren’t just centered around a single metal part.
It’s a combination of elements that help these machines successfully take flight.
Lightweight Parts
When unmanned aerial vehicles are lighter, they are able to fly for longer periods of time.
Small Form Factors
Smaller parts fulfill the needs of more compact spaces in unmanned aerial vehicles.
Complex Shapes
As unmanned aerial vehicles grow more complex, their parts require greater precision.
Process Makes Perfect
Manufacturing metal parts for unmanned aerial vehicles is a delicate process. Here at Switzer, we understand this need and the difference that chemical etching can make. This precise manufacturing method creates tight-tolerance parts as thin as .0005 inches and has prototype-to-production compatibility. These benefits are paired with the advantages of unaffected metal properties, burr-free components and low-cost tooling. By pairing chemical etching with secondary processes, we deliver quality UAV parts that not only meet but exceed expectations.
Our Process
