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Specialists in Composite Airframes for UAVs and Drones
What We Do
We design, develop and manufacture fixed wing UAVs, airframes and components for UAV operators in-house at our HQ in South Wales. Our customers include commercial operators and companies who work with the UK government.
Design
Our customers come to us with anything from an idea or a quick sketch to a fully formed CAD design and then we use a mixture of methods to design, develop and deliver the airframes. Whether it’s using 5 axis machining, laser cutting, 3d printing or hot wire cutting and shaping by hand, we have the skills to make your idea a reality.
Our purpose-built facilities include moulding rooms and large manufacturing space, allowing for both rapid prototyping and series production. ​
Develop
Next is the thrill of the idea turned into reality and then developing into something worthwhile (nothing better than seeing your own creation take to the skies right?).
Our projects include a wide variety of airframes, from our in-house designed 5.3m span twin engine UAV, for heavy lift long distance duties such as humanitarian aid delivery, to drones for use in the defence sector and even large scale models for the film industry.
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We also carry out R&D work using our own test site. Here we can fly drones up to 25kg and have links with experienced UAV pilots to carry out a full range of test flights.
Deliver
At Verve Aero we understand that for any UAV operator, running high quality, efficient and reliable airframes is a must. Breakages and unavailable parts cost money in lost mission time and inefficient ‘draggy’ airframes don't provide an essential stable platform.
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​We provide UAV operators with high quality off the shelf and bespoke fully composite airframes produced in the UK.
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As well as the composite work we also have the expertise to install hardware such as servos, wiring looms and avionics.
Who We Are
Creative, insightful and imaginative - oh and we make aeroplanes
A British Company
​We’ve been involved in making composite airframes for RC Jets and scale models for many years, so we know a bit (well quite a lot) about what goes into the airframe to make them structurally sound and fly safely. Founded by Paul Lewis with years of experience in motorsport and project management, he is able to offer a unique insight into the production of either series airframes or bespoke and one off aircraft.
Current & Future Projects
A 5.3m span twin engine UAV for heavy lift long distance work such as humanitarian aid delivery. Powered by petrol, electric or hydrogen fuel cells
A large tandem tilt wing UAV designed to be used for delivery of aid and supplies
A tandem tilt wing Urban Air Mobility Aircraft