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Key facts
Counted staff
48
self-reported band not used
Founded
1973
53 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
2
2 addresses
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Public Company
self-reported
Description
Orbital UAV Pty Ltd is a globally recognised leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced propulsion systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Headquartered in Balcatta, Western Australia, and with operations in the United States, Orbital UAV brings over 40 years of engine-innovation heritage to the tactical and defence UAV market.
The company specialises in heavy-fuel integrated propulsion systems for Group 2 and Group 3 tactical UAV platforms, supported by over one million operational flight hours and engineered to deliver exceptional reliability, endurance, and performance in the most demanding mission environments.
Whether delivering “mission-ready” engines, co-engineering customised propulsion solutions, or providing through-life support (spares, overhauls, diagnostics, field support), Orbital UAV is committed to mission assurance and operational excellence for its partners worldwide.
Orbital UAV remains driven by innovation and a passion for elevating UAV performance, empowering defence and commercial customers to operate with confidence, efficiency, and endurance across any environment.
Specialties
All 9 specialties
- Engines
- Propulsion Engineering
- Heavy Fuel
- Research & Development
- Combustion Engineering
- Aerospace
- Innovation
- Hybrid
- Power Generation
Locations
2
Countries with an office address2 addresses on record
AustraliaprimaryUnited States
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 2 countries
| Countries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | AU |
All codes: AU US
Addresses
- AU4 Whipple Street; Balcatta, Western Australia 6021Primary
- US210 Wasco Loop; Hood River, Oregon 97031
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Orbital UAV?
48 counted staff profiles at January 2026. The brand's self-reported band sits above that count and is not published as a headcount.
Where does Orbital UAV have offices?
Two addresses on record across 2 countries. Primary: 4 Whipple Street, Balcatta, Western Australia 6021.
Has Orbital UAV raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Orbital UAV list as its specialties?
Nine tags on the brand's own list, among them engines, innovation and hybrid.
Which companies are listed alongside Orbital UAV?
23 profiles list Orbital UAV as a peer — 96th percentile in Aviation & Aerospace. It lists ten peers of its own. Aurora Labs (A3D:ASX) and Hover UAV list it back.