AVID LLC
Advanced. Engineered. Solutions.
About the firm
AVID LLC (Air Vehicle Integrated Design) is an aerospace engineering and software development practice founded in 2002. AVID specializes in multidisciplinary aircraft design and analysis, delivering novel aerodynamic concepts and air vehicle designs across fixed-wing, ducted-fan, and biomimetic platforms. Alongside engineering services, AVID publishes a professional-grade software suite for aircraft design and optimization. With emphasis on unmanned aerial vehicles and an agile small-team structure, AVID pursues unconventional design approaches and advanced analytical methods to serve government and commercial aerospace customers.
- Established
- 2002
- Firm type
- Aerospace Engineering · Software Engineering · Defense Engineering · Simulation Engineering
People
Paul A. GelhausenProprietor and Chief Technical Officer
Charles "Chip" FennoDirector, Software Products
Capabilities
Aerodynamics
Service websiteAerodynamic design and analysis of air vehicles, from conceptual studies through detailed CFD, propulsion system design, and acoustic characterization.
- CFD Analysis
Computational fluid dynamics applied to air vehicle aerodynamic performance prediction and design refinement.
- Propeller Design
Design and optimization of low-noise propellers and cooling fans for aircraft and UAV applications.
- Acoustic Analysis
Acoustic analysis of rotors, fans, and propulsion systems to characterize and reduce noise signatures.
Air Vehicle Analysis
Service websiteMultidisciplinary analysis of air vehicles spanning flight controls, performance simulation, and design optimization.
- Flight Controls
Analysis and design of stability and control systems for manned and unmanned air vehicles.
- Modeling and Simulation
Engineering-driven simulation of air vehicle performance, dynamics, and mission behavior.
- Vehicle Design Optimization
Optimization of air vehicle configurations to meet mission requirements and performance targets.
Aircraft Design and Optimization Software
Service websiteStandards-based, platform-independent software tools supporting multidisciplinary aircraft design, analysis, and optimization workflows.
- AVID ACS
- AVID APEX
- AVID OAV
- AVID PAGE
- AVID VorView
Novel Air Vehicle Development
Service websiteDesign and development of advanced air vehicle platforms including ducted-fan UAVs and micro air vehicles for specialized missions.
- Ducted Fan UAVs
Engineering of ducted-fan unmanned aerial vehicle platforms, including the first deployed ducted-fan MAV.
- Micro Air Vehicles
Design of miniaturized air vehicle platforms for specialized operational requirements.
Industries
Aerospace · Aviation · Defense
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