Bangalore, India—April 17, 2025 — NextLeap Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd., a leading UAV technology company based in Bangalore, has announced the successful development and testing of its flagship high-precision thrust measurement system — the Leap TR-50 thrust stand. This milestone marks the introduction of India’s only 50 kg-capacity thrust stand tailored for both defence and commercial UAV propulsion testing.
Engineered for unmatched accuracy, reliability, and environmental durability, the TR-50 sets a new standard for propulsion testing in the country. The system is capable of precisely measuring thrust, torque, RPM, motor and ESC temperatures, voltage, current, and vibration — all with customizable sampling rates to meet varied user needs.
The Leap TR-50 is purpose-built to enable detailed performance evaluations of electric propulsion systems, such as motors, propellers, electronic speed controllers (ESCs), and batteries. This level of instrumentation is critical for aerospace developers seeking to optimize propulsion setups and meet compliance standards, including DGCA Type Certification requirements.
“Our goal was to bridge a major gap in the Indian UAV industry — the lack of robust, high-accuracy thrust testing platforms,” said Mr. Alvin Anthony, CEO of NextLeap Aeronautics, while speaking with DefenceXP.
Also, he added the TR-50 Thrust stand has been successfully delivered to multiple manufacturing companies of drones and to various educational institutions like engineering colleges across India. “With the TR-50, we are empowering drone manufacturers and researchers with real-time, high-fidelity data that can drastically improve system performance and safety.”
The development of the TR-50 thrust stand further reinforces NextLeap Aeronautics‘ commitment to advancing UAV technologies in India and enabling innovation across sectors such as defense, logistics, engineering institutions, and commercial aerial operations.
