Rotron Aerospace
"Go Further"
British advanced defence-technology firm building UAV/VTOL platforms and rotary engines and propulsion systems for unmanned aircraft.
Rotron Aerospace is a UK-based advanced defence technology company that engineers unmanned aerial systems, rotary engines and propulsion for mission-critical defence and aerospace applications. Registered in England (No. 07120913), the company is vertically integrated, offering TRL 1 to 9-plus development from concept through full industrialisation with all key processes in house.
Its product portfolio spans three lines. Aircraft include the Talon DT-300 and DT-150 electric VTOL UAS, the Defendor uncrewed combat aerial vehicle, the SkyLance long-range one-way effector, and the RT-Target10 aerial target drone. Engines comprise a family of compact, high-power-density rotary units, the single-rotor RT300-XE delivering up to 50 hp from 300 cc, the twin-rotor RT600-XE, RT600-HC and RT700-XE, the quad-rotor RT1200, and the liquid-cooled two-stroke XT100 with integrated starter, ignition, battery and exhaust. Systems include the R-Series Fan Drive System turbofan for long-range strategic air platforms. Rotron partners with leading defence and aerospace organisations including the UK Ministry of Defence, NATO, Lockheed Martin, Leonardo, RTX, Boeing, Northrop Grumman and Schiebel, and delivered the propulsion behind the world's first MAA-certified unmanned VTOL system with Leonardo. The company holds ISO 9001 certification (NQA/UKAS), Cyber Essentials, and Made in Britain and Make UK Defence membership.
In 2026 Rotron was acquired by Ondas Inc. to scale its long-range autonomous systems and proprietary propulsion technologies. Headquartered in the UK with offices across Africa, Greece, the USA, Asia, India, Taiwan and Brazil, Rotron is led by founder and CTO Gilo Cardozo MBE and CEO Alex Head.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Talon DT-300
Fully electric multi-role VTOL UAV with up to 4x the payload-range of conventional multi-rotors.
Defendor
Canister-launched VTOL UCAV / one-way effector for long-range tactical strike.
RT300-XE
Compact single-rotor rotary engine delivering up to 50 hp for demanding UAV applications.
XT100
Liquid-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke engine with integrated starter, ignition, battery and exhaust.
Contact Rotron Aerospace
WEBSITE
https://rotronaero.comPHONE
+44 1747 440510HEADQUARTERS
United Kingdom
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UK tests SkyLance drone built for low-cost strikes in GPS-jammed battlefields
British drone manufacturer Rotron Aerospace has successfully conducted a live firing test of its SkyLance autonomous strike drone. This significant milestone took place recently, showcasing the drone's advanced capabilities in a real-world scenario. The test was held at a designated military testing site in the UK, where the SkyLance demonstrated its precision and effectiveness in targeting. The motivation behind this development is to enhance military operations by providing armed forces with cutting-edge technology that can operate autonomously, thereby reducing risks to personnel. The SkyLance is designed to engage targets with high accuracy, utilizing advanced algorithms and sensor technology to navigate and execute missions independently. This live firing event marks a crucial step in the drone's development, as it allows Rotron Aerospace to gather valuable data on the drone's performance and reliability under combat conditions. The successful test is expected to pave the way for further advancements in autonomous drone technology, potentially transforming modern warfare strategies.
