Choosing a cheaper engine may save money up front - but it often comes at the cost of performance, reliability, and integration headaches that can derail your entire UAV program
Cheaper suppliers sell engines. Orbital builds relationships - embedding with your team from day one to engineer a propulsion system tailored to your aircraft, mission, and end-user expectations.
You risk integration issues, misaligned specifications, and a lack of accountability when problems arise.
With over 1,000,000 operational hours in real-world missions - hot, cold, dusty, wet - Orbital propulsion systems have been tested and trusted by world-leading defense clients.
You risk deploying unproven systems that may fail when it matters most - costing reputation, contracts, and operational readiness.
At the end of the day, your UAV must fly -flawlessly, repeatedly, and with totalconfidence. That’s Orbital’s commitment!
You face increased operational risk, lower end-user confidence, and reduced chances of long-term program success.
Orbital doesn’t walk away after delivery. We keep engines and systems mission-ready with expert maintenance, repair, and upgrades, including ongoing tuning, diagnostics and system improvements that adapt to your evolving mission demands, backed by our long-standing service expertise.
You’re left managing performance growth and technical challenges alone, with no expert partner by your side.
Orbital’s in-house engineering team works directly with you to ensure seamless integration and ongoing optimisation - enhancing reliability and mission performance.
Expect higher internal workloads, slower development cycles, and greater chance of system failure under stress.
Orbital IPS delivers endurance, reliability, and diagnostics
that cut lifetime cost and keep missions on station longer.
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.
We begin with comprehensive communication to understand your full project scope - airframe specs, operational goals, environmental demands, and performance targets. This clarity from day one sets the foundation for success.
We assess propulsion options based on your specific aircraft and mission requirements - evaluating horsepower, weight, durability, and integration compatibility. You get the right system, not just the closest one.
Our in-house engineering team works directly with yours to ensure seamless integration into your airframe, or a complete clean sheet engine development. From CAD modelling to field testing, we will become an extension of your technical team.
We work with you beyond initial delivery to refine and enhance propulsion performance over time. Through data-driven tuning and field feedback, we adapt your system to evolving mission needs - ensuring your UAV continues to perform at its peak, long after first flight.
We’re with you every step of the way. From testing through to deployment and beyond, we support ongoing improvements and ensure your UAV outperforms - We’re with you for the long run mission after mission.
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.
Cheaper suppliers sell engines. Orbital builds relationships - embedding with your team from day one to engineer a propulsion system tailored to your aircraft, mission, and end-user expectations.
Without this: You risk integration issues, misaligned specifications, and a lack of accountability when problems arise.
With over 1,000,000 operational hours in real-world missions - hot, cold, dusty, wet - Orbital propulsion systems have been tested and trusted by world-leading defense clients.
Without this: You risk deploying unproven systems that may fail when it matters most - costing reputation, contracts, and operational readiness.
At the end of the day, your UAV must fly - flawlessly, repeatedly, and with total confidence. That’s Orbital’s commitment!
Without this: You face increased operational risk, lower end-user confidence, and reduced chances of long-term program success.
Orbital doesn’t walk away after delivery. We keep engines and systems mission-ready with expert maintenance, repair, and upgrades, including ongoing tuning, diagnostics and system improvements that adapt to your evolving mission demands, backed by our long-standing service expertise.
Without this: You’re left managing performance growth and technical challenges alone, with no expert partner by your side.
Orbital’s in-house engineering team works directly with you to ensure seamless integration and ongoing optimisation - enhancing reliability and mission performance.
Without this: Expect higher internal workloads, slower development cycles, and greater chance of system failure under stress.
We begin with comprehensive communication to understand your full project scope - airframe specs, operational goals, environmental demands, and performance targets. This clarity from day one sets the foundation for success.
We assess propulsion options based on your specific aircraft and mission requirements - evaluating horsepower, weight, durability, and integration compatibility. You get the right system, not just the closest one.
Our in-house engineering team works directly with yours to ensure seamless integration into your airframe, or a complete clean sheet engine development. From CAD modelling to field testing, we will become an extension of your technical team.
We work with you beyond initial delivery to refine and enhance propulsion performance over time. Through data-driven tuning and field feedback, we adapt your system to evolving mission needs - ensuring your UAV continues to perform at its peak, long after first flight.
We’re with you every step of the way. From testing through to deployment and beyond, we support ongoing improvements and ensure your UAV outperforms - We’re with you for the long run mission after mission.
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.
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.
Strategic Partnership Program >
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 Ready Engines >
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.
Mission Assurance Support >
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
Read more ...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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Bring your platform specs, payloads, and constraints - we’ll recommend the right engine/PMS configuration.
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