Due to newly developed carbon fibre parts from Refitech, High Eye, a supplier of helicopter UAVs new HEF32 UAV helicopter, has demonstrated improved performance at recent tests in Mexico.
High Eye
At recent company tests carried out in Mexico, High Eye’s new HEF32 AUV helicopter clearly demonstrated its performance, thanks to the carbon fibre components from Refitech.
A development of the company’s earlier HEF30, this upgraded version has improved aerodynamics, a new exhaust system and more efficient rotor blades with easier access to the internal systems.
The number of components has been reduced internally and the vibration damping improved.
Further extra sensors have been added and the new model now gives users more freedom for the integration of payloads.
High Eye has selected Refitech as its partner to produce all composite components in 2016.
Marijn van de Ruit, Commercial Director at High Eye, said: “We were looking for a reliable supplier that could offer us high quality, on-time deliveries and engineering knowhow for the carbon fibre components of our helicopters. Also thanks to Refitech’s support we have been able to raise the performance level of the HEF 32 even further, while simultaneously decreasing assembly and maintenance times.”
“We really enjoy working with customers like High Eye,” added Bas Nijpels, Sales Engineer at Refitech.
“They challenge our product quality and engineering skills, but when you then see the end result of seven individual carbon components fitting seamlessly together, that is quite rewarding.”
The first example of the new helicopter is due to be delivered in the second half of March.
