Webinar – Micro Miniature Connectors: SWaP-Optimized Solutions for UAV Designs

Today’s drone ecosystem extends far beyond unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and deep into naval, ground, logistics, and even space applications. Each environment brings unique challenges, from pressure and moisture to shock, vibration, and repeated mission cycles. What they all share is the same constraint: SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power). Systems must be small, lightweight, and reliable enough to perform when mission success is on the line.

Why Connector Choice Matters

Connectors play a critical role in keeping drone subsystems—power, propulsion, sensors, and data—running reliably. The right choice improves durability and performance, while the wrong one can add weight or create failure points.

In this webinar, Cinch Connectivity Solutions’ Scott Miller, Director of Product Management, and Brad Taras, Senior Product Manager explore two micro-miniature connector families built for these demands.

MD801 micro circular connectors and Dura-Con™ Micro-D connectors

• MD801 connectors deliver MIL-DTL-38999 Series III performance in a smaller, lighter circular form—ideal for rugged, external, and power applications requiring strong environmental sealing.
• Dura-Con Micro-D (MIL-DTL-83513) connectors offer a compact rectangular design with twist-pin contacts for superior reliability under shock and vibration—perfect for avionics, sensors, and high-density data systems.

Choosing the Right Fit

• Use MD801 (circular) connectors for power, propulsion, and harsh external environments
• Use Micro-D (rectangular) connectors for compact electronics and high-density signal routing

Join our webinar to learn how to:

• Select the right connector for each subsystem
• Optimize for SWaP without sacrificing reliability
• Design for real-world conditions with sealing and harness strategies

Register today and learn how smarter interconnect choices can improve your next drone design.

When: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT

Length: 1 hour

Register here to attend or receive the full recording at any time following the event: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5360712/43F9753B74D850B2D77989F48AF13FAC?partnerref=blog