MSParc Menai Science Park, Anglesey, North Wales.

Designing & Building
Advanced UAVs & DRONEs

Research · Development · Manufacturing

Designing and building advanced unmanned systems

Engineering autonomous systems from concept to deployment

Aerialworx Innovation specialises in the research, design and development of advanced unmanned and autonomous aerial systems. Working with industry, government and defence partners, we combine deep engineering expertise with agile development methods to rapidly transform complex operational requirements into functional, flight-ready platforms. From concept development through to prototype testing and deployment, our team delivers innovative solutions at the forefront of autonomous aviation.

Introduction

Located at Menai Science Park (M-SParc) in Anglesey, North Wales, within the Anglesey Freeport region, we operate alongside a growing ecosystem of technology partners delivering complementary services and products.

This collaborative environment strengthens our ability to develop, test, and deploy advanced autonomous and robotic systems across a range of sectors.

Our engineering capability spans the complete design and manufacturing process required to develop sovereign UAV platforms. Using advanced CAD and CAM workflows, we combine additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques including composite carbon fibre moulding, foam moulding and casting, precision VMC aluminium machining, electronics integration, circuit board design, software development and artificial intelligence systems. This vertically integrated approach enables rapid prototyping, testing and production within a secure UK-controlled supply chain.

Our Solutions

Our solutions and services are used across a wide and diverse range of sectors. We work with a variety of public and private organisations, maintaining strong partnerships with UK-based companies and leading universities. Our academic collaborations include Bangor University, Oxford University, Salford University, Swansea University, as well as an active collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Alongside this, our work supports broadcast companies, government and defence-related initiatives and is adopted by numerous private organisations and individuals.

We focus on supplying our clients with the most satisfactory services in rapid prototyping and low-volume prototyping and production. We’re here to quickly turn your concepts and ideas  into reality, precisely and at an affordable and realistic cost.

Capabilities

In-house Engineering and Manufacturing Capabilities
Aerialworx Innovation R&D

Research

Based at Menai Science Park a Freeport area in Anglesey, North Wales, with partner collaborations.

Aerialworx Innovation UAV CAD Designer

Develop

Early stage development, where we start to visualise concepts and ideas and start brining them to life.

UAV CAD Design

Design

CAD engineers create visualisations and digital designs, which are then used for production.

UAS Prototype Testing

Prototyping

CAM engineers, turn these digital designs to CNC code to create the physical parts.

CNC Machining

Our CNC machines, cut, mill and turn, Titanium, Aluminium and Carbon to create strong light parts.

Mold Making

Our engineers, create moulds for composite moulding and injection moulding.

Carbon Forging

Our composite engineers, use the moulds to create very strong and functional parts.

3D Printing Room

3D Printing

Our 3D printers, produce prototype and final parts in PETG, ABS, PLA, Carbon and Metal.

Assembly

Our engineers, assemble all the physical parts to create concept or functional prototypes.

Electronics

Our engineers, create and install all the components required to make the UAV function.

Electronics

Our layout engineers, create custom circuit boards for enhanced functionality.

Integration

Our engineers work together to integrate customer specific 3rd party products.

Aerialworx Innovations Medium Lift Drone

Configuration

Our setup engineers, configure the flight computers and electrical components to work together in harmony.

Aerialworx Innovation UAV Programmers

Programming

Our software engineers, program UAV computers, route planning, Artificial Intelligence and SPOT the dog.

Aerialworx Innovation Chief Pilot

Pre Checks

Our chief techs give the platforms a final check before first flights.

Aerialworx Innovation Chief Pilot

Test Flight

Test flights are conducted to ensure platform rigidity and stability.

Layout Engineer

Rework

At this stage, we will fine tune and rework any changes required to optimise the aircraft.

hand Over

At this stage we conduct client training and hand over the final product to the client.

Aerialworx Innovation Support Team

Support

Once in our clients possession, we provide on-going advice, support and consultancy.

Consultancy

Whether it's pre-launch consultancy or post-handover consultancy, we're here to help.

Young Adults STEM Experience

Education

We help local schools and run STEM related activities and competitions.

Collaboration Day

Collaborations

We collaborate with universities, industry partners and individuals.

Industry Expert at Shows and Events

Events

We attend shows and events and bring expert knowledge to our client stand.

Aerialworx Lectures and Talks

Talks

We are regularly invited as guest speakers to lectures and tec talks.

Projects

Tethered UAS

Aerialworx Innovations Tethered Drone

Repmus

Brief: Design and develop a tethered UAS system capable of extended flight times and carrying a variety of payloads - including a radio rebroadcasting system.

Counter UAS

Qinetiq & Royal Navy

Brief: Provision of a specialist two pilot team to operate a fleet of five UAS during live CUAS evaluation trials conducted with the Royal Navy.

Flying Wing UAS

Aerialworx Innovation UAV CAD Designer

Leonardo

Brief: Participated in a Leonardo Challenge, designing an innovative fixed wing VTOL UAS capable of being deployed from a moving aircraft.

Heavy Lift UAS

NX3

Brief: Design, develop and manufacture an innovative long range heavy lift logistics UAS with integrated AI, modular design, adopting sovereign supply chain.

Counter UAS

Aerialworx Innovations Invader Counter UAS Specialist UAV

Qinetiq

Brief: Design and develop a fleet of five UAS operating using different UAS technologies and frequencies for the purpose of Counter-UAS trials with the Royal Navy.

CUAS Black Box

Royal Navy & NavyX

Brief: Design and develop an innovative Black Box UAS system and provide a four pilot team to operate said UAS during live CUAS trials conducted with the Royal Navy and NavyX.

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