DA 150 EFI UAV Engine
Price range: $12,714.53 through $17,608.67
The DA 150 EFI UAV Engine is a 150 cc two-stroke engine that HFE International fits with electronic fuel injection for UAVs and unmanned aircraft. It produces 9.3 hp (7 kW), weighs 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) with intake and runs from 1,800 to 7,000 RPM. The same engine is available as a complete line-replaceable unit in the GenPod 150.
Key figures:
- Displacement: 150 cc (9.15 ci)
- Power: 9.3 hp (7 kW)
- Operating range: 1,800 to 7,000 RPM
- Engine weight: 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) with intake
- ECM draw: 1 A peak, 12 W at full throttle
- Tested from sea level to 10,000 ft and 10°F to 120°F
Pricing may vary depending on your configuration needs. Shown prices are estimates.
Please contact HFE International for custom options and pricing.
- Description
- Additional information
Description
DA 150 EFI UAV Engine comes with state of the art electronic fuel injection. The fuel injection provides the correct amount of fuel and spark advance during hi-performance 3D flights.
A single 3-cell Lipo battery of 1500mah or larger capacity powers the ECM. At full throttle, total power draw is only 12 watts (1 amp).
Alternator System Options
500W Starter Alternator
This 3 phase brushless alternator direct drives on the engine crankshaft. The stator mounts to the crankshaft casing. The rotor spins on the crankshaft.
The system can be paired with a 500 W Power Management Unit, with an integrated starter controller, allowing the engine to start remotely. The PMU provides three lines with a chosen voltage in the range: 24 – 28 VDC at 12.5A or 350W max, 12 – 15 VDC at 9A or 108W, and 4.8 – 8 VDC at 8A or 42W.
Configurable with LiIon, LiPo, LifePO4, SLA, NiCad, NiMH, and Lead Acid Battery.
Custom Alternators
Custom options are available upon request.
DA 150 EFI UAV Engine Downloads
System Testing
This system has undergone numerous tests, including: from sea level to 10,000 ft altitude and temperatures ranging from 10°F to 120°F.
Frequently Asked Questions About the DA 150 EFI UAV Engine
The DA 150 EFI produces 9.3 hp (7 kW) from 150 cc (9.15 ci), with a standard operating speed of 1,800 to 7,000 RPM. Electronic fuel injection sets the fuel quantity and spark advance across that range, including during high-performance flight.
The engine weighs 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) with intake. The ECM adds 3.45 oz (98 g) and the fuel pump 5.29 oz (150 g). The optional 500 W alternator system weighs 7.32 lb (3.32 kg) and the muffler 13.22 oz (375 g).
A single 3-cell LiPo battery of 1,500 mAh or larger. The ECM draws 1 A peak, about 12 W at full throttle, so a 2,500 mAh battery covers roughly 2.5 hours of flight.
Yes. The optional 500 W starter alternator drives directly on the crankshaft and pairs with a 500 W power management unit that includes a starter controller, so the engine can start remotely. The PMU supplies three lines: 24 to 28 VDC at 12.5 A (350 W max), 12 to 15 VDC at 9 A (108 W) and 4.8 to 8 VDC at 8 A (42 W). Custom alternators are available on request.
Yes. The GenPod 150 packages the DA 150 engine with its ECU, fuel pump, ignition, generator, vibration isolation, muffler and propeller as one line-replaceable unit. A field crew swaps the whole pod instead of repairing an engine on the flight line.
Yes, as an option. The Mil Spec EFI package uses Currawong premium EFI hardware, is rated from -10°F to 120°F (-23°C to 49°C) and runs 400 hours between overhauls. The Currawong ECM is tested to MIL-STD-810 and adds cold-temperature operation to -40°C (-40°F), EMI and ESD filtering and RF shielding. Contact HFE International for configuration and pricing.
About HFE International
Founded in 2010, HFE International designs and manufactures propulsion systems for UAVs, unmanned systems and ground support equipment at its 10,000 sq ft facility in Tucson, Arizona. HFE has produced over 2,000 systems, now in service across 28 countries, and supplies defense and government customers including the United States and Canadian Armed Forces. The company holds AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certification, and its range covers fuel-injected and rotary engines for gasoline, multi-fuel and heavy-fuel operation.
Additional information
| Displacement | 150 cc, 9.15 ci |
|---|---|
| Power | 7 kW, 9.3 hp |
| Weight (engine with intake) | 3.5 kg, 7.7 lb |
| Weight (ECM) | 98 g, 3.45 oz |
| Weight (Fuel Pump) | 150 g, 5.29 oz |
| Standard Operating Speed | 1,800 RPM to 7,000 RPM |
| Voltage | 10 V to 15 V |
| Power Draw | 1 Amp peak, 1 hour/1,000 mAh |
| Weight (500W Alternator System) | 3.32 kg, 7.32 lb |
| Weight (muffler) | 375 g, 13.22 oz |
