Application of Wire Rope in UAV Field

Specific Application of Wire Rope in UAV

Load and lifting system

UAVs often need to carry cargo or complete precise lifting operations in logistics and transportation tasks.

Small-sized wire ropes are widely used in the cargo mounting system of UAVs to ensure lightweight design while providing sufficient strength to support heavy lifting.

High-altitude operation and stable support

Wire ropes are used to anchor UAVs to the ground during hovering, enhancing the stability of equipment in high wind speed environments.

Specially woven flexible wire ropes can provide good seismic resistance and reduce the impact of external vibration on mission execution.

Precision control components

Wire ropes can be used as part of the internal transmission system of UAVs to control the movement of robotic arms, gimbals or other additional equipment.

Small diameter, highly flexible wire ropes provide smoother force transmission and ensure high-precision operation.

Application in emergency systems

In high-altitude missions, wire ropes can be used as part of safety protection equipment, such as emergency parachutes, to reduce the risk of drone crashes.

Advantages Analysis

Lightweight design: Small-size wire ropes are made of high-strength materials, light in weight but strong in load-bearing capacity, meeting the strict requirements of drones for load and energy consumption.

High tensile strength: Able to withstand long-term suspension and hoisting tasks, ensuring the safety of cargo transportation and high-altitude operations.

Strong corrosion resistance: Wire ropes with galvanized or plastic-coated surfaces can adapt to complex outdoor environments, such as high humidity and high salinity areas.

Both flexibility and stability: Meet the dual needs of precision and flexibility in complex drone missions.

Parameter Description

Material: high carbon steel / stainless steel

Diameter range: 0.3mm - 3mm

Tensile strength: 800 - 1200 MPa

Surface treatment: galvanized / plastic coated / polished

Working temperature range: -40℃ to 80℃

Service life: up to 3 years or more depending on environmental conditions

UAV Industry Case

Case 1: Logistics transport drone

A logistics company customized a batch of lightweight small-size steel wire ropes for drone cargo mounting systems. The high strength and flexibility of the steel wire rope significantly improved transportation safety, increasing the single transport load of the drone by 20%.

Case 2: Agricultural drone

An agricultural equipment company customized corrosion-resistant steel wire ropes for its spraying drones for hanging chemical spraying equipment. Plastic-coated steel wire ropes effectively extend the service life of the equipment and adapt to the high humidity and high corrosion environment of farmland.

The value of steel wire ropes to the drone industry

Improve mission reliability: ensure the safety and stability of high-altitude operations and load transportation.

Reduce operating costs: The durability and high performance of the wire rope reduce replacement frequency and maintenance costs.

Support innovative design: Provide flexible technical support for the development of new functions for drones and help the industry expand.