ATL's Custom Fuel Bladders provide lightweight fuel and liquid containment solutions engineered for UAVs, UAS, drones, and other uncrewed platforms where every gram matters. Designed using advanced CAD development tools and proprietary manufacturing techniques, each bladder is tailored to the specific geometry and operational requirements of the platform, enabling efficient use of available space while supporting extended mission endurance. Solutions can be configured as fully vented fuel systems or non-vented collapsible liners, with material selections ranging from ultra-lightweight constructions for maximum payload efficiency to designs that satisfy demanding aviation standards.
Developed through decades of fuel system engineering across thousands of bespoke projects, ATL's custom bladder technology supports applications spanning small UAVs through to larger uncrewed aircraft and specialized projectile programs. Fuel systems are compatible with a broad range of aviation, conventional, bio-derived, and specialist fuels, including rocket and missile propellants where required. Features include ultra-lightweight thin-wall construction, full-volume fuel scavenging, safety foam baffling for slosh control and explosion mitigation, low fuel permeability, high resistance to shock, vibration, impact, launch and recovery loads, operation at altitudes up to 60,000 ft, wide temperature capability, precision-machined lightweight hardware, fuel level measurement options, and lightweight filler caps. The result is a custom-engineered fuel containment solution that enhances vehicle performance while delivering long service life and minimal maintenance requirements.
