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.

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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.

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Lightweight Parts

When unmanned aerial vehicles are lighter, they are able to fly for longer periods of time.
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Small Form Factors

Smaller parts fulfill the needs of more compact spaces in unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Complex Shapes

As unmanned aerial vehicles grow more complex, their parts require greater precision.

How UAV Design Has Evolved Over the Years

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have come a long way in recent years. Lightweight parts and sophisticated sensors are now the norm, and cutting-edge technologies once reserved for industrial and military applications are available to consumers at relatively low costs.
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New Opportunities Indoors for Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are growing in commercial popularity by leaps and bounds, and Goldman Sachs recently predicted businesses and civil governments will spend $13 billion on drones by 2020.
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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.

Every Project Starts with a Conversation

Chances are, your needs are specific. And our expertise is extensive. We want to learn as many of those details before taking on your project. When we know precisely what you need, we can develop a streamlined plan to produce it – in fact, we may be able to deliver more than you think.

Bringing Your Design to Life

Let’s bring your design to life so you (and we) can properly vet it. Our process actually allows for several designs to be arrayed on a single sheet, giving you more prototyping options than before. Producing your component exactly the way you need it is our only goal – often, prototyping is the best way to get there.

Our Superior Process at Work

Our photochemical machining process opens up a world of possibilities for your components. Every phase of this multi-step process is exceedingly precise and subject to stringent quality control – including 1st article inspections to guarantee dimensions. Our production processes are capable of both high and low volumes, and our production times are typically measured in days, not weeks, so you get your parts sooner.
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On-Time Delivery Guaranteed

When it comes to precision parts, Switzer delivers. Specifically, we deliver in economical bundles or whatever packaging arrangements you request. We understand that accurate deliveries are critical to your performance metrics, so we make a simple promise: if your delivery is late, we pay the freight.

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When compared to stamping or forming manufacturing methods, our photochemical machining has efficiencies built into every step of the process to produce precise and complex metal bipolar plates and meshes with ease.

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