Business Details
Innovative UAV Solutions and Aerospace Engineering Expertise
AVID has established itself as an innovator in aerospace engineering and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development. Founded by industry veterans with decades of combined experience, the company specializes in designing advanced UAV platforms and software solutions that address complex operational challenges across military, industrial, and commercial applications. Our expertise spans aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and vehicle optimization, enabling clients to achieve measurable improvements in performance, endurance, and cost-efficiency. We collaborate closely with industry leaders like Honeywell and Griffon Aerospace, leveraging empirical data and proprietary tools to deliver solutions that meet rigorous technical standards.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through flagship products like the EDF-8 UAV and Watchman tethered UAS, which embody safety, efficiency, and adaptability. With a focus on physics-based engineering and software integration, we empower clients to streamline design processes, reduce development cycles, and validate performance through high-fidelity simulations. Our team maintains deep expertise in flight dynamics, control systems, and acoustic analysis, positioning AVID as a trusted partner for cutting-edge aerospace solutions.
Services
UAV Design
Aerodynamic Analysis
CFD Modeling
Flight Simulation
Software Development
Highlights and features
- Specializing in UAV design with patented ducted-fan technology for safety and efficiency
- Develop proprietary aerospace software suite validated through military flight operations
- Provide objective, data-driven design optimization reducing development costs by 40%
- Maintain 30+ combined years of CFD expertise with NASA-developed analysis tools
- Demonstrated success in DARPA projects and partnerships with defense industry leaders
What people say
Excellent service
Proven engineering results
Objective performance analysis
Accelerated development cycles
Military-proven solutions
Services
UAV Design
AVID develops specialized unmanned aerial vehicles featuring patented ducted-fan technology that enhances safety and maneuverability. These platforms enable operations in confined spaces while reducing acoustic signatures by 45 dB compared to traditional designs. Our UAVs support vertical takeoff, indoor navigation, and mission-specific payload configurations for defense and industrial applications.
Aerodynamic Analysis
Using proprietary computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools validated by NASA systems, we optimize vehicle performance through detailed airflow modeling. Our analysis delivers 6% L/D ratio improvements and 11% endurance gains by refining airfoil shapes and propulsion systems while maintaining structural integrity under operational stresses.
CFD Modeling
Our 30+ combined years of CFD expertise enable precise performance predictions across 2D airfoils to complete vehicle configurations. By leveraging Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes solvers and inverse design methodologies, we accelerate development cycles while maintaining accuracy standards required for defense and aerospace certification processes.
Flight Simulation
AVID provides 6-DOF simulation capabilities using MATLAB/Simulink environments for control law development and mission planning. These tools validate flight characteristics against wind tunnel data and support sensor integration analysis for optimal camera positioning and collision avoidance system placement in UAV operations.
Software Development
Our AVID Software Suite includes proprietary tools for conceptual design, actuation analysis, and performance optimization. These solutions integrate with commercial systems like Pointwise and Tecplot, enabling rapid trade studies and documentation of design methodologies to ensure repeatable, validated engineering processes for complex aerospace systems.
People
Paul Gelhausen
Chief Technology Officer
CTO Paul Gelhausen leads AVID's UAV innovation initiatives, applying decades of aerospace engineering experience to develop solutions for defense and industrial applications. He directs technical strategy for the EDF-8 and Watchman UAV platforms while guiding DARPA program participation.
Larry French
CEO/CTO, Griffon Aerospace
As Griffon Aerospace's CEO/CTO, Larry French collaborates with AVID on rotor blade optimization and vehicle design projects. With extensive aeronautical expertise, he validates AVID's engineering capabilities through successful joint product development initiatives and technology integration programs.
Questions
What industries do AVID's UAV solutions serve?
Our UAV platforms support defense operations, industrial inspections, and commercial applications requiring vertical flight capabilities in challenging environments.
How does AVID's ducted-fan technology improve safety?
The shrouded fan design eliminates exposed rotors, reducing injury risks during close-proximity operations while maintaining high lift capacity for mission-critical payloads.
What engineering services does AVID offer?
We provide aerodynamic analysis, CFD modeling, flight simulation, and optimization services using proprietary tools validated through military flight operations.
Can AVID assist with existing vehicle design improvements?
Yes, our team conducts performance assessments and implements design modifications that have demonstrated 40% endurance improvements and 25% efficiency gains.
What software tools does AVID develop?
The AVID Software Suite includes analysis tools for actuation, conceptual design, and performance optimization, integrating with MATLAB/Simulink and NASA-developed systems.
How does AVID validate its engineering solutions?
We combine computational analysis with wind tunnel testing and flight data validation to ensure theoretical improvements translate to operational performance gains.
