Illuminating UAS Design
FlightHouse Engineering specializes in Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) development. With deep UAS industry knowledge, it designs and develops operational products over a variety of vehicle classes. From start-ups to established aerospace and defense companies, the practice works efficiently to integrate aerodynamic and mechanical design expertise with client teams to solve complex aircraft engineering challenges while avoiding development pitfalls.
Calder HughesPresident
Comprehensive engineering and design solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems from concept through production.
Utilizing specialized sizing and analysis software to optimize vehicle configurations, aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, mass properties, and flight performance.
Designing flight structures that meet strict functional requirements, target manufacturing costs, and development schedules.
Performing detailed analytical trade studies and structural surveys for entire unmanned aircraft systems and critical subsystems.
Strategic planning and engineering support to guide unmanned systems from early concept to market delivery.
Assisting client teams with translating mission requirements into structured system and subsystem specifications.
Conducting technical analyses of competitive systems and market options to optimize product strategy.
Defining system architecture to leverage key client-provided technologies and integrate subsystems.
Evaluating and selecting key subsystems, including payloads, propulsion, communication systems, avionics, launch and recovery systems, and ground control stations.
Supporting critical procurement decisions with make-buy analyses, supplier identification, and strategic reviews.
Evaluating system cost, developmental schedule, and risk profiles to support successful program execution.
Aerospace · Defense
Aerospace · 2023
FlightHouse Engineering developed a scalable, modular demonstration platform to showcase autonomous aircraft design and prototyping capabilities. The program developed the FV-21, a 55-pound maximum gross takeoff weight aircraft demonstrating distributed electric propulsion and multiple VTOL rotor topologies.
Aerospace · 2020 · Client: Helimax
FlightHouse Engineering designed and engineered a composite water tank for Helimax's new CH-47 Aerial Firefighting System, working in collaboration with Carbon by Design and CHI.
Aerospace · Client: A3 Vahana
FlightHouse Engineering partnered with A3's Vahana project to design and deliver the first full-scale canard structure, helping the development team meet rigorous timelines.