FalconWorks® is the centre for advanced and agile research and technology development in the Air Sector at BAE Systems. A key area of focus within FalconWorks® is accelerating efforts to develop a family of uncrewed platforms that address a wide range of capability requirements for use with both civilian and military customers.
As a continued partner, UST is proud to spotlight their unique solutions and capabilities across our channels via the BAE Systems FalconWorks supplier profile. The Platinum profile showcases the BAE Systems-owned entity Malloy Aeronautics, which designs and supplies the world’s most advanced fleet of all-electric heavy lift VTOL logistics drones for both civil and military applications.
The T-Series, designed by Malloy Aeronautics, are all-electric heavy lift uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) that deliver rapid response solutions to a wide range of applications. Limited training requirements paired with low operating and maintenance costs provide a cost effective, sustainable alternative to traditional systems.
Class-leading payloads from 68kg (T-150) through to 300kg (T-650) create an opportunity for new and disruptive mission types. Runway independent, paired with a compact footprint ensure the T-Series range can fulfil a variety of use cases such as logistics, weapons release and casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) in all circumstances no matter the conditions.
Providing the ability to reliably lift 68kg in all weather conditions, the T-150 UAS is a trusted partner. With a removable battery, the T-150 UAS is mission ready by design and there is no need to wait hours to send a vehicle back out, increasing cargo cadence and value for money.
Capable of delivering time sensitive and high value cargo, the T-150 UAS has been designed for the toughest military environments, demonstrated operationally in the arctic circle, desert and at sea.
The T-150 is a best in class, all-electric UAS that delivers operational excellence and is recognised by militaries across the globe as a leading logistics drone.
The T-650 is a concept UAS with a class-leading payload capacity (300kg) that will open up opportunities for new and disruptive mission types.
This type of vehicle allows rapid reconfiguration from one distinct mission type to the next. It aims to provide the versatility and utility required by customers to discharge multiple roles in a cost-effective and sustainable way, giving an alternative to traditional delivery systems.
It is envisaged that the T-650 will have an open system architecture, enabling integration of third party systems and an upgrade path for new mission and payload capabilities.
There are a number of potential applications for a T-650 class of product. These range from logistics activity such as ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore movement, to potential carriage of weapons and sensors to support military operations on land and at sea. Once proven, the electric air vehicle could expand into wider application, such as casualty evacuation on the battlefield.
The development of the T-650 is making considerable progress with active trials taking place on Malloy Aeronautics’ testbed platform, the T-600.
To find out more about BAE Systems FalconWorks and Malloy Aeronautics, please visit their profile page:
https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/company/bae-systems-falconworks/
