QuestUAV
UK fixed-wing UAV manufacturer founded 2011 in Amble, Northumberland; makes the DataHawk and Q-200 platforms for precision mapping, surveying, and agriculture.
QuestUAV Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of small fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), incorporated on 5 September 2011 (company number 07761975) and headquartered at Unit 8a Coquet Enterprise Park, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, England NE65 0PE. The company was founded by Nigel King and is recognized as one of the longest-running fixed-wing UAV manufacturers in the United Kingdom. As of 2024-2025, QuestUAV remains active with accounts filed through December 2024.
QuestUAV designs and manufactures small fixed-wing unmanned aircraft in the 3 kg to 4 kg weight class, hand-launched and intended for commercial and research applications. The aircraft carry interchangeable sensor payloads including high-resolution cameras, infrared, thermal, multispectral, and video surveillance systems, enabling a wide range of data collection tasks.
The company's primary product platform is the Q-200, a 2-meter wingspan fixed-wing airframe that serves as the basis for multiple sensor configurations. Built on the Q-200, the DataHawk is QuestUAV's main commercial product: a fully autonomous survey UAV delivering photogrammetric accuracy below 1 cm using PPK (Post-Processing Kinematic) GNSS technology. The DataHawk PPK integrates a Septentrio high-performance GNSS receiver with multi-constellation, multi-frequency satellite tracking, anti-jamming, and anti-spoofing capabilities, making it suitable for survey-grade mapping missions.
A DataHawk Agricultural variant carries the MicaSense RedEdge multispectral sensor for precision agriculture applications, including crop health monitoring and NDVI analysis. The platform also incorporates a built-in, reusable ballistic parachute for controlled recovery and improved safety in the event of system failure.
QuestUAV has carried out operational deployments across the UK and internationally, including a large-scale survey of Ilkley Moor where the platform covered nearly 100 miles in 11 hours, capturing over 8,000 overlapping aerial photographs. Market applications include topographic surveying, infrastructure inspection, precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and research. The company offers personalized technical support and custom UAV design services alongside its standard product line.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
DataHawk PPK
Fixed-wing survey UAV with Septentrio PPK GNSS; delivers sub-1cm mapping accuracy for topographic survey and photogrammetry missions.
DataHawk Agricultural
Fixed-wing agricultural UAV carrying MicaSense RedEdge multispectral sensor for crop health monitoring and NDVI analysis.
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Contact QuestUAV
WEBSITE
https://questuav.comPHONE
+44 (0)1665 479030HEADQUARTERS
United Kingdom
Company Facts
Founded
2011
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Europe
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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