Use of Laboratories
The laboratories, hangar, and workshops of the Estonian Aviation Academy offer a wide range of opportunities for development and testing activities. Our infrastructure includes a modernly equipped communication systems lab, drone lab, and a 1000 m² hangar housing both a sheet metal workshop and a composite materials lamination workshop.
Explore our facilities below and get in touch to discuss collaboration opportunities and the use of our labs and equipment based on your specific needs.
Communication systems lab
The communication systems lab provides opportunities to conduct various radio communication and navigation experiments and measurements. The lab is equipped with modern measuring instruments and IT equipment that enable analysis of the key parameters of communication systems. Additionally, part of the experimental setup is remotely accessible, allowing use even outside the academy building.
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Radio measurements and experimental tests
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analysis
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Educational mock-ups of radio communication and navigation systems
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Measurement of transmitter and receiver parameters
Booking and additional information:Veiko Leps
Communication Systems Instructor
veiko.leps@eava.ee, tel +372 5354 4412
Spectrum analyzers:
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Wide frequency range: 10 Hz – 13.6 GHz
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Real-time bandwidth up to 40 MHz
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Remote access support: LAN, USB, VPN
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Devices: R&S FSV13, R&S FPC1500, R&S FSH3, R&S ZVH4, Hameg HMS1010
Signal generators:
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Frequency range: 1 Hz – 3.2 GHz
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Modulation options: AM, FM, Pulse Mod, Phase Mod, I/Q Mod
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Remote access: USB, LAN, LabView support
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Devices: R&S SMBV100A, R&S SM300, Rigol DG4182, Hameg HM8134-3, HMF2525
Oscilloscopes:
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Frequency range: up to 350 MHz
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Remote access: USB, LAN
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Devices: Rohde & Schwarz RTB2004, Hameg HMO3522, Tektronix TDS2022
Small instruments and tools:
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Soldering station: Weller WR 3M
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Power meter: R&S NRP-Z
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Handheld multimeters: Mastech, Fluke
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Network tester: Fluke NetTool
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Antennas: ADS-B and VHF/WiFi antennas
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) equipment:
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HyperLOG 20600 EMI antenna (20 MHz – 6 GHz)
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LISN Hameg HM6050-2D
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Near-field probes: R&S HZ550L
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ISN R&S ENY81
Drone lab
The drone lab at the Estonian Aviation Academy offers the capability to assemble various unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), utilize diverse communication devices and ground control stations. The lab also includes a workstation suitable for electronics work. In addition, there are 3D printers available for creating custom solutions or prototypes from different materials.
A variety of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and cameras are available.
Booking and additional information:
Oskar Saarepera
RPTO Head of Training
oskar.saarepera@eava.ee
Unmanned aerial Vehicles
Device | Overview | Key specifications | Compatible accessories |
1x DJI Matrice M210 v2 RTK | Powerful and weather-resistant UAV with dual camera support |
Max wind speed: 12 m/s Max speed: 73 km/h Flight time: 24 min |
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Fast and agile drone for high-quality video |
Max wind: 10 m/s Max speed: 94 km/h Flight time: 25 min Max bitrate: 4 Gbps (X5S) |
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1 x DJI Mavic 3 Thermal | Compact and powerful drone with thermal and visual sensors |
Max wind: 12 m/s |
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2 x DJI Mini 4 pro | Small and lightweight, ideal for visual inspection and tight spaces; C0 classification allows urban flight |
Max wind: 10.7 m/s |
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1 x Parrot Disco 4 g | Fixed-wing UAV with live video transmission and mission planning |
Max speed: 80 km/h Flight time: 60 min |
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Various small DIY multirotors | Small quadcopters for indoor use, custom-built racing drones, etc. |
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Various fixed-wing UAVs | Foam and other lightweight radio-controlled UAVs |
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Cameras
Device | Overview | Key specifications | Compatible devices |
Stabilized camera with interchangeable lenses | Sensor: CMOS 4/3’’ Pixels: 20.8 MP
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Inspire 2, Matrice 210 v2
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Visual X5S modified to monochrome for UV/IR imaging |
Same specs, image in monochrome Custom mod by LDP LLC UV and IR imaging capabilities maxmax.com | Inspire 2 Matrice 210 v2
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Stabilized zoom camera with 30x optical zoom | Sensor: CMOS 1/2.8’’ 2.13MP Ava: 1:1.6-4.7 Zoom: 30x Optical; 6x Digital zoom Shutter: 1/30 – 1/6000 s Gimbal:
| DJI Matrice 210 v2 | |
FLIR thermal camera with 4K visual camera |
Thermal: 640×512px, -25°C to 135°C Visual: 12 MP CMOS Video/photo in multiple formats | DJI Matrice 210 v2 |
Other equipment
Device | Description |
Mode-S/A/C transponder | |
Lightweight ADS-B unit | |
9tk FRSky Taranis Q X7 controller | 32-channel UAV radio controller |
Tools and materials
Item | Description |
Soldering Stations
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Adjustable temperature, replaceable tips |
Hand Tools | Pliers, knives, screwdrivers, wrenches, measuring tools |
Materials | Variety of brushless motors, propellers, servos, ESCs, cables, and other components for UAS development, building, and repair |
Aircraft maintenance hangar
The Estonian Aviation Academy’s hangar offers access to both a composite materials lamination workshop and a sheet metal workshop. The hangar is equipped with systems for testing communication and navigation equipment, non-destructive material testing devices (e.g. eddy current NDT testing), as well as material processing and testing equipment (e.g. milling machine, lathe). The hangar has a total area of 1000 m².
Additionally, the lab equipment includes portable testing devices used for inspecting aircraft systems.
Booking and additional information:
Märt Vanamb
Aircraft Construction Instructor
mart.vanamb@eava.ee, phone +372 5333 0754
Composite materials lamination workshop
The composite workshop enables the manufacturing and repair of composite parts and the creation of lamination molds. Materials used include carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar, and hybrid fabrics. Both wet and vacuum lamination methods are applied. The entire process is monitored and controlled via a dedicated lamination control system.
Sheet metal workshop
The sheet metal workshop is equipped with modern tools and devices for aviation-specific sheet metal work. It includes pneumatic hand tools and specialized aviation tools for sheet metal. The lab also has devices for cutting, bending, rolling, and shaping complex 3D curved components (e.g., using an English wheel). Thermal treatment of materials can also be conducted.
Machining operations are performed using a manual lathe and a 3-axis CNC milling machine. Products and parts can be inspected using non-destructive methods such as eddy current testing, magnetic particle inspection, or dye penetrant inspection.
Portable testing devices for aircraft systems are also available.
Communication and navigation equipment testing devices
- Aeroflex IFR 4000 - NAV/COM tester
- Aeroflex IFR 6000 - transponder and DME tester
- DMA MPS 43 - air data test set for pitot-static system checks
Non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment
- Phasec 2d Eddy Current Flaw Detector - for eddy current NDT
- Portaflux 1500 G - for magnetizing/demagnetizing in NDT
Material processing and testing equipment
TESTO 350 - exhaust gas analyzer
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DeweSoft - data acquisition, processing, and analysis system
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CNC router (3-axis) - work area: 1200 × 600 mm
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CNC milling machine (3-axis) - work area: 406 × 305 × 254 mm
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Propeller aerodynamics test rig
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Manual Lathe - swing over bed: 312 mm, cross slide travel: 162 mm, top slide travel: 85 mm
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Innovatest 600MA - rockwell Hardness Tester (HRB and HRC scale)
Gunt WP310 - material testing device (tensile, compressive, and bending strength; max force: 50 kN)
