UAV Three-Axis Rotation Test Bench UAV Calibration Turntable with 360° Continuous Rotation
Product Overview
This test bench is a custom-built precision XYZ three-axis 360° continuous rotation turntable developed for flight controller calibration, inertial component calibration and full-attitude simulation testing of medium-to-large multi-rotor UAVs with wheelbase from 1000 mm to 1500 mm.
The rated load capacity is 50 kg for complete UAV units; all three axes support unlimited continuous rotation of 0~360°, with angular resolution of 0.1° and angular velocity measurement accuracy of ±0.2°/s.
Controlled by PLC with touchscreen operation, the equipment is available with optional upper-computer measurement & control software to realize full-process management including programmed attitude control, data acquisition and curve analysis via PC.
Constructed with aluminum profile outer frame and lightweight high-strength inner rotating frame, the open mounting space enables quick clamping of UAVs with different wheelbases, applicable for laboratory R&D verification, third-party inspection and factory outgoing inspection.
Main Technical Specifications
| No. |
Item |
Specification |
| 1 |
Control Mode |
PLC + touchscreen; optional upper-computer control via PC |
| 2 |
Station |
Single station |
| 3 |
Applicable UAV Wheelbase |
1000 mm ~ 1500 mm |
| 4 |
Drive System |
Servo motor + precision reducer |
| 5 |
Rated Load |
50 kg (aircraft + fixture), 1.2 times overload safety margin (max 60 kg) |
| 6 |
Rotation Range for X/Y/Z Axes |
0~360° unlimited continuous rotation per axis |
| 7 |
Angular Control Resolution |
≤0.1° |
| 8 |
Angular Velocity Accuracy |
±0.2°/s |
| 9 |
Overall Max Height |
≤2.8 m |
| 10 |
Frame Structure |
Vertical aluminum outer frame + hinged inner three-axis rotating rack |
Mechanical Structure
Outer Fixed Support Frame
Modular frame assembled with standard industrial aluminum profiles; diagonal triangular bracing enhances structural rigidity. Base feet are pre-drilled for expansion bolt anchoring to prevent tipping. Inner clear span ≥1600 mm to accommodate maximum 1500 mm wheelbase UAV lateral installation; overall height controlled below 2.8 m.
Inner Three-Axis Rotating Frame
Z-axis (Vertical Axis): Outermost rotating joint, driving middle frame, inner frame and payload for full 360° vertical rotation. Heavy-duty slewing bearings ensure stable operation under 50 kg eccentric load.
Y-axis (Longitudinal Axis): Middle U-shaped hinged frame sized for 1000~1500 mm wheelbase aircraft with full-range horizontal rotation.
X-axis (Transverse Axis): Innermost fixture mounting bracket; UAV fixed on X-axis end to achieve full 360° roll around its lateral axis.
The three-layer frame hinged layout is consistent with the actual structure. The hollow frame design reduces weight while providing wiring channels, and the cables are internally protected. A conductive slip ring design is adopted.
Custom Fixtures
Standard array mounting holes on X-axis end face paired with adjustable telescopic fixtures for quick positioning and fixing of UAVs at 1000/1200/1500 mm wheelbase.
Drive & Control Hardware
- Independent high-precision servo motors and planetary reducers installed on each of three axes to achieve 0.1° angular resolution
- Freestanding electrical cabinet integrated with servo drivers, PLC master controller, power supply and circuit breakers, featuring multi-level protection against overload, overtravel and emergency stop
- High-precision angular velocity sensors mounted on each axis for real-time data feedback to upper computer
Optional Upper-Computer Software
Core Functions
- Programmed attitude control: preset fixed angles, constant/variable speed rotation, sine swing and custom motion trajectories for automatic test execution
- Real-time data acquisition: synchronous recording of three-axis angle and angular velocity complying with ±0.2°/s accuracy requirement
- Data storage & export: auto-save raw test data, export to Excel and generate real-time time-domain curves
- Safety interlock: over-range emergency stop, soft limit protection and fault pop-up alarm to avoid UAV collision damage
Operating Environment
Windows-based desktop software communicating with control cabinet via USB/Ethernet; intuitive graphical interface without complicated programming required for regular testing.
Application Fields
- Closed-loop simulation and debugging of UAV flight control algorithms
- Calibration of airborne inertial sensors including gyroscopes and accelerometers
- Reliability testing of power and stabilization systems under full-attitude conditions
- Full-attitude environmental simulation for UAV R&D at research institutes
Installation & Acceptance Criteria
- Install on flat concrete floor with leveled anchored base; final overall height ≤2.8 m after setup
- No-load and full-load (50 kg) acceptance test: smooth 360° rotation without jamming; angular resolution and angular velocity accuracy fully meet specification
- Full-function joint debugging of supporting software with qualified trajectory operation, data logging and report export
