Sealing Solutions for Drones & UAVs: Protecting the Unmanned Mission
Drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are our eyes in the sky, performing critical functions in areas that are often too remote or too dangerous for human access. Their reliability is non-negotiable. With sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems, the failure of just one unsealed component can compromise an entire mission. Drones are becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives – both commercial and military.
Why Sealing Is Critical for Drones and UAVs
Unsealed components and housings are vulnerable to contaminants that can cause sensitive switch or component failure. These components are often crucial to the continued function of the drone and having even one of them fail, is too much of a risk.
Contaminants, such as rain, humidity, condensation, dust, dirt or grease can penetrate mechanical and electrical components, damaging sensitive and costly circuits and rendering the drone inoperable. Down-time and failures are costly and problematic under ordinary circumstances – but in mission critical situations – any failure can be catastrophic. APM Hexseal’s sealing boots and fasteners provide a robust and reliable seal to protect sensitive electrical and mechanical systems.
Drones perform so many critical functions, some of which are:
- Aerial views of geography and terrain
- Mapping and photography
- Environmental surveillance
- Making Deliveries
- Military defense and un-manned weapons systems
- Law enforcement and security
- Intelligence gathering
- Infrastructure inspection
- Search and rescue
- Damage assessment
Drones and UAVs enable us to survey and target rugged, difficult and, often times, dangerous, terrain. The aircrafts allow us to penetrate these areas while maintaining safety, reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Drones can access, gather and transmit critical information in real time.
Drones and their control systems are manufactured using sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems. Should one of these components fail, it would mean the drone may not function as needed and could compromise a critical mission. All of these components and housings should be securely sealed to insure they are protected from any potentially hazardous environmental contaminants. Any of these elements could cause a critical switch or component to fail.
Protect Your Drones and Other Unmanned Systems with Solutions from APM Hexseal
APM Hexseal has been manufacturing sealing boots and fasteners for over 75 years. We protect your unmanned systems from the elements so you can keep flying. Our sealing solutions are designed to meet rigorous standards. The ruggedized reliability of our products helps maintain the integrity of the electronics under high-vibration and extreme environmental conditions.
With APM Hexseal on your team, the sky is the limit. Flying the unfriendly skies just became easier.
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