ENGINEERED FOR UAV
Orbital helps UAV manufacturers outperform their competition by delivering advanced propulsion systems engineered specifically for maximum reliability, seamless integration, and mission-critical performance.
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.
We Deliver End-UserConfidence 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!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Includes:
- Dedicated engineering squad
- Bespoke calibration & integration
- Platform-specific packaging
- Test campaign support
- Roadmap co-development
- Priority sustainment
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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.
Includes:
- Pre-qualified configurations
- Standard harnesses & mounts
- Documented performance maps
- Accelerated lead times
- Fast online ordering
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Mission
Assurance Support
Keep your fleet flying - every mission, every theatre.
A stand-alone benefit for all Orbital customers, Mission Assurance ties our performance and reliability DNA to day-to-day operations - so your UAVs become global leaders and stay that way.
Availability-first SLAs:
Targeted response and resolution times sized to your tempo and theatres.
Diagnostics that prevent downtime:
In-/post-flight telemetry, health monitoring, and black-box logging to spot issues early.
Planned sustainment:
Scheduled overhauls, component refresh, and firmware updates to keep engines at spec across life.
Spares & repairs, ready to go:
Kitted spares, repair logistics, and AOG escalation to shorten mean-time-to-restore.
Field support & training:
Remote assist and on-site options; operator and maintainer training with clear documentation.
Performance reporting:
Fleet-level insights and recommendations to lift availability and reduce through-life cost.
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The Role of Metrology in Orbital UAV’s Engine Crankcases
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
Let’s chat about your airframe
and mission requirements?
Sales
Share timelines, quantities, and target budgets - we’ll map the best path (Partnership or Mission-Ready).
Technical
Bring your platform specs, payloads, and constraints - we’ll recommend the right engine/PMS configuration.
Brochures & Technical Downloads
Access product brochures, platform overviews, and key technical documents in one place.
Download the files you need to compare configurations, review specifications, and share internally with your team.
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