Structural Frames & Composites
Continuous-fiber thermoplastic composites, CNC-machined 7075 aluminum, and carbon-fiber airframes engineered for extreme stiffness-to-weight ratios.
ARRIS Composites (Berkeley, CA) and Element 6 Composites (Elbridge, NY) manufacture continuous-fiber thermoplastic composites and custom carbon structures with high specific stiffness for drones, humanoids, and robotic limbs.
US Manufacturers & Suppliers
Aerodine Composites
✓ NDAACustom carbon-fiber and composite UAV/drone propellers and structural components. Fully US-based, ITAR-compliant fabrication utilizing domestically sourced composite materials.
ARRIS Composites
✓ NDAAAdvanced continuous fiber thermoplastic composite structures for drones and robotics. Patented Additive Molding process produces high-stiffness frames, truss structures, and arms in the US.
Element 6 Composites
✓ NDAACustom carbon fiber composite structures for UAVs and robots — arms, chassis, landing gear, frames, and structural components. Design and manufacturing based in New York.