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Blue sUAS Program
The Defense Innovation Unit founded the Blue sUAS program to vet small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for the Department of Defense and Federal Government
Increasing Usable Mission Time by 25%
Vertiq increases motor-controller efficiency by 10% compared to standard solutions by using an innovative control method called Field Estimated Control (FEC).
Join Vertiq at AUVSI 2021 in Atlanta!
Vertiq will be presenting at AUVSI Xponential 2021 in Atlanta, GA at booth #2457 on August 16-19, 2021!
Fortiq BLS42: Conveyor Belt Use
The Fortiq BLS42 is able to perform with high torque at low and high speeds while minimizing motor vibration.
Fortiq BLS42: Feature Updates
Vertiq is redesigning the Fortiq’s mounting feature to match the NEMA 17 standard.
Fortiq BLS42: Advanced Servo Technology for Industrial Machinery & Robotics
Vertiq 8108: Braking, not Breaking
To release the highest performance module to our backers, Vertiq has performed several tests to evaluate the motor’s ability to go from high speeds to 0 RPM under different conditions.
Revolutionizing the Electric Motor Market
Vertiq is excited to announce that we recently received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant.
History Series: The First Pilotless Aircraft
The first pilotless, radio-controlled aircraft was built in 1916 following the outbreak of World War I.
History Series: The First Quadcopter
The concept of the quadcopter, an aerial vehicle with four rotors, was first developed by brothers Jacques and Louis Bréguet in 1907.
Vertiq 6806 is now the Vertiq 8108
After evaluation, Vertiq has decided to update the design from a 6806 motor to an 8108 motor.
Vertiq Joins the Movers and Shakers in the Commercial Drone Industry
Vertiq will be attending InterDrone, the International Drone Conference and Exposition from December 15-17, virtually!
Vertiq at the World’s Largest Unmanned Systems Convention
Vertiq is excited to announce that we will be presenting on the virtual AUVSI platform Oct. 6 - Oct. 8, 2020.
Position Sensing: Encoders & Linearization
The magnetic rotary encoder has been an integral part of Vertiq’s products from the beginning.
Cogging Torque & Anticogging
Using Vertiq’s Anticogging algorithm, it is possible to maintain the typical straight stack, straight magnet design that optimizes torque and efficiency, while also canceling out the vibration in software.
Vijay Kumar joins Vertiq Board of Directors
Vertiq is excited to announce that Vijay Kumar has joined our Board of Directors.
Vertiq Closes Seed Round
Vertiq is excited to announce that we officially closed our seed round of funding in December 2019.
History Series: The Beginning of Unmanned Vehicles
Join Vertiq for our new history series to start learning about the history of drones!
Base 40-06 Module
Module IP Rating: IP11 (Motor IP17, ESC IP11)
Configuration: Base motor & ESC, no add-ons
Default 40-06 Module
Module IP Rating: 13 (Motor IP17, ESC IP33)
Configuration: Base motor & ESC, stator cover, solder pad connector