KDE Direct News Releases

Humanitarian Relief with UAV Delivery


While unmanned aerial vehicles were initially built for military use, today we’re seeing drones in the skies for a multitude of applications. Within the last year, FAA regulations have opened up UAV testing for the individual and commercial operator. Experimental applications are pushing the boundaries of how aerial technology can reshape our ability to assist and respond in applications like healthcare and humanitarian relief.

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Power Management Key in Multicopter Design

power management in multicopter designMulticopter designers and engineers face challenges that involve supporting increased data collection demands, processing and distribution needs; as well as system size, weight and power constraints. More complex power management systems typically include built-in processors designed to minimize power consumption and electromagnetic interference. Multicopter designers are tasked with developing efficient power management solutions to minimize power consumption and in the end goal, extend flight time and maximum performance.

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Why Brushless Motors Are More Powerful

brushless motorsWhen designing multirotors for commercial or industrial applications, motor selection is one of the most important considerations. Should you choose brushed or brushless motors? What voltage will the system operate on? The list can be extensive and sometimes, intimidating to directly match the requirements of your application. After selecting the type of motor, you’ll consider factors such as motor capability and brand.

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KDE Direct Comes Out On Top in Head-to-Head Motor Comparison

best brushless motorsJoe Papa of Drone Life, a website that reviews components for the drone industry, recently completed a head-to-head comparison of three of the most popular brushless motors on the market. Papa pitted KDE Direct motors against T-Motor and DJI. We're excited to announce that Papa and Drone Life have named KDE Direct the Best Propulsion System for 2017!

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KDE Direct Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

KDE Direct corporate social responsibilityAt KDE Direct, we provide our market partners solutions to help them produce products that are more efficient, more sustainable and longer lasting. We collaborate on innovative, custom projects in spaces that are shaping and evolving the future. Our efforts to create more sustainable products align with our pledge to include corporate social responsibility (CSR) into our business operations.

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