Stratospheric Gimbals
for HAPS & Stratospheric Applications
Precision two-axis gimbal platforms built for the stratosphere. PATRON handles payloads up to 15 kg at 18–25 km altitude. BEETLE delivers the same core technology for lighter, more compact missions — both designed for HAPS.
What We Build
Hikade Technologies focuses on complete technical systems for demanding applications where standard catalog solutions are not sufficient.
Stratospheric Positioning Systems
Two-axis gimbal platforms for HAPS, balloon platforms, optical payloads, antennas and customer-specific stratospheric payload integration.
Clean & Vacuum Processing Systems
AVPS and related systems for controlled cleaning, drying, assembly, lubrication, inspection and packaging of precision components.
Custom Engineering
Complete engineering systems combining mechanics, electronics, firmware, control logic and documentation. From concept to validated prototype.
Industrial Testing Equipment
Motor stands, material testing fixtures, measurement rigs, single-purpose machines and development hardware for demanding applications.
Our Products & Projects
Proprietary technology platforms and custom engineering projects — from validated systems to early-stage concepts.
BEETLE
Lightweight HAPS gimbalCompact two-axis gimbal for smaller payloads, test flights, technology demonstrations and cost-sensitive stratospheric applications.
PATRON
High-precision HAPS gimbalConfigurable two-axis gimbal platform for demanding HAPS and stratospheric payloads requiring precise pointing and robust mechanical design.
AVPS
Clean processing workstationModular clean and vacuum-compatible workstation for precision bearing processing, optics handling and contamination-controlled assembly.
CryoLyze
Laboratory freeze-dryingLaboratory freeze-drying / lyophilization technology for controlled processing of sensitive biological, research and technical samples.
Custom Engineering
Hikade Technologies also develops customer-specific engineering projects where standard catalog solutions are not sufficient. We cover the complete development cycle — from requirements and design through manufacturing, integration and validation to documentation.
- →Custom test systems and measurement rigs
- →Mechatronic assemblies and single-purpose machines
- →Industrial prototypes and pre-series hardware
- →Embedded control systems and firmware
- →Mechanical-electrical-software integration
- →Technical documentation and validation packages
Core Capabilities
Hikade Technologies combines mechanical engineering, embedded systems, prototyping, testing and documentation as a single integrated team.
CAD Design & Mechanical Engineering
Parametric modelling, tolerance-aware design, DFM, DFA, payload integration and precise mechanical packaging.
Computational Analysis
Structural, thermal, modal and buckling analysis. Topology optimization. Risk reduction through simulation.
Rapid Prototyping
Full cycle: design → manufacture → assembly → bring-up → test → iterate. Fast development for functional prototypes.
Embedded Control
Real-time firmware, state machines, RS-485, Ethernet, actuator and sensor communication for complete system control.
Mechatronics & Integration
Mechanics, electronics, drives, sensors, cable routing, safety logic and system commissioning as one integrated system.
Technical Documentation
Test reports, installation and maintenance manuals, manufacturing documentation, risk analysis and validation packages.
Development Process
Structured but flexible — our six-step process scales from rapid prototyping to full engineering system development.
Discover
Technical constraints, operating environment, payload requirements, integration limitations and customer objectives.
Define
System requirements, architecture, success criteria, interface definitions, validation scope and risk areas.
Design
Mechanical design, control architecture, electronics, firmware, cable routing, DFM and validation strategy.
Develop
Rapid prototyping, manufacturing, assembly, firmware implementation, system integration and functional bring-up.
Validate
Functional tests, mechanical verification, environmental checks, documentation, customer review and performance verification.
Deliver
Final prototype or system, technical documentation, manuals, integration support and roadmap for next development phase.
Where We Present Our Technologies
Hikade Technologies participates in aerospace and engineering trade fairs, technology events, HAPS conferences and startup showcases. Follow our presence at key industry events across Europe.
- →Aerospace and HAPS technology conferences
- →International engineering trade fairs
- →ESA-related events and showcases
- →Startup and deep-tech presentations
- →Industry-specific technology days
Aerospace Events
HAPS, stratospheric and space technology showcases
Engineering Fairs
Industrial and mechatronics trade exhibitions
ESA Programs
Innovation and incubation program events
Tech Conferences
Deep-tech and startup ecosystem presentations
Engineering in the heart of the Czech technical ecosystem
Based in Brno — a city with strong technical universities, R&D organizations and engineering companies — Hikade Technologies combines local manufacturing with aerospace-relevant development capabilities.
Have a payload, process or engineering challenge that does not fit a standard solution?
Send us your requirements, constraints and intended operating environment. We will help define a technically realistic path from concept to prototype or validated system.