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American‑Made Drone & UAV Shutters and Solenoids
from Brandstrom Instruments
Brandstrom Instruments is an American manufacturer of solenoids and shutter components. All Brandstrom Instruments products are engineered, manufactured, and supported domestically whether you have a COTS or custom program.
If you’re scaling small, hand‑launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or implementing your camera into a larger platform, contact us for miniature shutters and solenoids that survive flight, shock, and vibration and designed to suit your mission needs.
American Made Solenoids and Shutters for UAV and Drone Programs
- Miniature shutter/solenoid assemblies for LWIR / SWIR UAV Cameras
- 3/8″ Diameter solenoids weighing ~12–15 grams total mass
- Compact, custom designs when standard parts won’t fit your envelope
- Rugged, stable-in-flight actuation for demanding shock/vibe profiles
- Production support from 1 to 100,000+ units
Proven in the field: Our hardware has flown on many UAV programs, ranging from hand‑thrown systems to large airframes comparable in size to Reaper‑class drones.
A0536‑2 - Lightweight, compact fit for small UAVs
Ideal where mass, footprint, and reliability all matter. Delivers repeatable actuation for high‑duty imaging cycles.
3/8 COTS Series + D Series Standard Shutters
A combo that’s already flown. If you need speed to field with minimal NRE, start here.
Custom Drone & UAV Shutter Solenoids and Assemblies
Contact our Engineers to discuss your small‑UAV specifications. Our components are designed ultra‑compact, ultra‑light, yet robust enough for harsh flight environments.