For over 40 years, Orbital UAV has been at the forefront of propulsion innovation, evolving from its roots in internal combustion and automotive engineering to become a global leader in integrated engine systems for tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Balcatta, Western Australia, Orbital UAV has consistently delivered cutting-edge solutions that meet the rigorous demands of defence and aerospace clients worldwide.
Looking ahead, Orbital UAV is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of UAV propulsion systems, ensuring our clients remain at the cutting edge of technology and operational effectiveness. Through continuous innovation and a steadfast commitment to quality, we aim to empower our partners to achieve mission success in the most challenging environments.
We care deeply about innovation, excellence, and performance. Every design decision, test, and tune is driven by the thrill of making aircraft fly farther, cleaner, and more reliably - mission after mission.
We question assumptions and challenge the status quo to spark creative thinking. By testing limits and exploring better ways, we turn hard problems into elegant engineering solutions.
We create an environment where people and ideas grow. With clear ownership, mentoring, and room to experiment, our teams develop faster - and our customers feel the benefits in every product we deliver.
The people behind the engines that power critical missions around the world.
Our AS9100D certification confirms that every engine leaving Orbital meets the aerospace quality standards demanded by defence OEMs and programme managers globally.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
Targeted response and resolution times sized to your tempo and theatres.
In-/post-flight telemetry, health monitoring, and black-box logging to spot issues early.
Scheduled overhauls, component refresh, and firmware updates to keep engines at spec across life.
Kitted spares, repair logistics, and AOG escalation to shorten mean-time-to-restore.
Remote assist and on-site options; operator and maintainer training with clear documentation.
Fleet-level insights and recommendations to lift availability and reduce through-life cost.
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In the world of unmanned aerial vehicles, reliability begins long before the first flight.
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Our FlexDI™ air-assisted direct injection system atomises fuel to ~8 µm droplets, compared to ~120 µm in conventional systems.
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Tactical UAVs are flying higher, faster, and into increasingly contested environments - leaving no margin for inefficiency
Share timelines, quantities, and target budgets - we’ll map the best path (Partnership or Mission-Ready).
Bring your platform specs, payloads, and constraints - we’ll recommend the right engine/PMS configuration.
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.
