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ORBITAL PMS
Clean Power, Total Control
Advanced Power Management System
It keeps your UAV’s critical systems powered. Cleanly, continuously, and intelligently
Orbital’s PMS conditions and prioritises power, automatically switches between alternator / battery / shore, protects the avionics bus, and reports health via telemetry, so missions continue even when supply or load changes.
Plug-and-fly integration, faster to flight
Compact form, direct coupling and integrated Engine Management System mean faster install, cleaner wiring and lower integration risk.
Seamless source switching
Alternator, 7S LiPo, or shore power with automatic handover under load and power sharing at low RPM. Keeps reserves topped up.
See and solve issues fast
CANbus real-time telemetry; with FlexECU® Argon, get improved fuelling algorithms under electrical load, fault/diagnostics monitoring, and black-box logging.
Built for the airframe
IP55-targeted sealed unit with IP68 fans for in-fuselage mounting; –10 to +50 °C ambient, 2200–7500 RPM alternator range, up to 30 A rectified input. Remote start from Orbital’s FlexDT™
Plan payload power
with confidence
PMS bridges the gaps so critical systems stay online.
Orbital’s PMS uses two independent 28 V outputs (flight/mission) letting you prioritise critical systems while keeping the payload powered.
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Integrated Propulsion Systems
From 50–350cc FlexDI™ heavy-fuel engines and PMS, Orbital delivers proven reliability, efficient combustion, and straightforward integration - backed by decades of mission experience
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PMS Specifications
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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