When Boeing’s Insitu sends a $3 million surveillance UAV on a critical mission, who do they trust to bring it back every single time?

At 15,000 feet, in the harshest conditions, on missions that cannot fail - who does Textron rely on, every single day?

Orbital helps UAV manufacturers outperform their competition by delivering advanced propulsion systems engineered specifically for maximum reliability, seamless integration, and mission-critical performance.
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1,200,000+ Hours operating in heat, cold, dust, and rain Orbital propulsion systems deliver the proven reliability and performance to make your UAV a market leader.
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We Deliver End-User Confidence for Critical Missions

Don’t risk inferior propulsion when it matters most. At the end of the day, your UAV must fly - flawlessly, repeatedly, and with total confidence. That’s Orbital’s commitment!

Orbital’s 5-Step Path to Project Success

At Orbital, we don’t just supply propulsion systems - we engineer enduring solutions through deep collaboration, technical integration, and mission-aligned support. Our five-step process is designed to deliver lasting performance, reliability, and competitive edge.

Mission-Ready Engines

Orbital’s renowned power, efficiency, and reliability - ready to deploy.

Standardised configurations of Orbital’s renowned Integrated Propulsion Systems with the same reliability and performance built on a 20 year pedigree - delivered faster and at a lower price point for OEMs seeking market leading Over Line of Sight (OLS) propulsion. Configure from proven options and ship.

Aerosonde MK 4.8 Fixed Wing UAV

The Textron Aerosonde MK 4.8 uses Orbital's 150HFE Integrated Propulsion System highlighting the performance and reliability required by Tier 1 Defence customers.

Explore the 3 Ways to Work with Orbital

All options deliver Orbital’s proven reliability, FlexDI™ efficiency, and mission assurance across all engines. Choose the engagement model that fits your programme, timeline, and budget.

Strategic Partnership Programme

For OEMs who need a system-level advantage with co-engineered propulsion that wins programmes.

We embed with your team to design and execute a bespoke Integrated Propulsion System (IPS), optimised for your airframe and mission profile - from requirements capture to flight test and beyond, we’re with you for the long run mission after mission.

Mission-Ready Engines

Orbital’s renowned power, efficiency, and reliability - ready to deploy.

Standardised configurations of Orbital’s renowned Integrated Propulsion Systems with the same reliability and performance built on a 20 year pedigree - delivered faster and at a lower price point for OEMs seeking market leading Over Line of Sight (OLS) propulsion.

Mission Assurance Support

Keep your fleet flying - every mission, every theatre.

Flexible service packages to maximise availability: spares & repairs, health monitoring, engine overhaul, and field support - tailored to your operating tempo.

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In the world of unmanned aerial vehicles, reliability begins long before the first flight.

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At Orbital UAV, combustion efficiency begins with precise fuel atomisation

Our FlexDI™ air-assisted direct injection system atomises fuel to ~8 µm droplets, compared to ~120 µm in conventional systems.

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Built for Extreme UAV Performance: OptiProp

Tactical UAVs are flying higher, faster, and into increasingly contested environments - leaving no margin for inefficiency

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Let’s chat about your airframe and mission requirements?

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Let’s scope your programme.

Share timelines, quantities, and target budgets - we’ll map the best path (Partnership or Mission-Ready).

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Let’s talk airframe and mission.

Bring your platform specs, payloads, and constraints - we’ll recommend the right engine/PMS configuration.

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