Aviation aluminum plates for drones: Full analysis of 5052, 6061, and 7075 aluminum plate parameters

With the explosive growth of drones in agriculture, logistics, aerial photography, and industrial inspection, material selection has become a core factor in determining product performance. Aluminum plates are becoming the preferred material for drone manufacturers due to their unique combination of properties. This article will analyze 5052 aluminum plates, 6061 aluminum plates, and 7075 aluminum plates, three types of aluminum plates for drones, and guide users on how to choose the best supplier.

Full analysis of 5052 6061 7075 aluminum plate parameters

• 5052-H32 aluminum plate – the king of corrosion resistance‌

◆ ‌Material properties: special formula with 2.5% magnesium content, salt spray test up to 3000 hours

◆ ‌Recommended specifications: 0.5-20mm thickness, customized width up to 2500mm

◆ ‌Typical applications: agricultural plant protection machine housing, marine inspection drone frame

• ‌ 6061-T6 aluminum plate – cost-effective benchmark‌

◆ ‌Tensile strength 310MPa, yield strength 276MPa

◆ ‌Standard stock size: 1.2×2.4m/1.5×3m (supports special size customization)

◆ ‌Processing advantages: CNC processing deformation <0.15mm/m

• ‌ 7075-T651 aviation aluminum plate – Military-grade strength ‌

◆ ‌Performance parameters: tensile strength 572MPa, hardness 150HB

◆ ‌Special process: three-level aging treatment to ensure dimensional stability

◆ ‌Application scenarios: military reconnaissance aircraft structural parts, industrial-grade drone transmission components

Application scenarios and material selection guide for drone aluminum plates

✅ Application and specifications

✅ ‌Certification requirements‌

Military standard: AMS-QQ-A-250/30

Aviation certification: EN 485-2

Environmental certification: RoHS/REACH

✅ ‌Surface treatment solution‌

Anodizing: optional film thickness of 10-25μm

Sandblasting: Sa2.5 surface cleanliness

Conductive oxidation: surface resistance <0.1Ω

FLAIT ALUMINUM core advantages

FLAIT ALUMINUM specializes in the supply of 5052/6061/7075 aviation aluminum plates for drones, providing customization of 0.5-50mm thickness, in line with AMS/EN aviation standards.

◆ ‌Intelligent warehousing system‌: 3000 tons of aviation aluminum inventory, 48-hour express delivery

◆ ‌Precision processing capability‌: equipped with German TRUMPF laser cutting machine (±0.1mm accuracy)

◆ Technical support system‌: free finite element analysis (FEA) simulation solution

◆ Industry solutions‌: successful experience in serving leading manufacturers such as DJI and XAG