Who are ICARUS?
Rooted in the UK. Built for Security. Designed for Precision.
ICARUS is a UK-based technology company specialising in the design and development of high-integrity Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for weapons testing, training, and evaluation. With deep expertise in drone testing, embedded systems, and flight hardware, we deliver sovereign drone platforms that meet the operational and security needs of the UK defence sector.
National Capability
Locally Engineered
Owned and operated from the West Midlands and South West of England, ICARUS is led by engineers with hands-on experience in drone testing and mission-critical hardware/software development. Our team blends field knowledge with advanced technical design, ensuring every platform is robust, reliable, and ready for complex operational environments.
Cyber Secure
Supply Chain Assured
Security isn’t an afterthought — it’s our foundation.
From firmware to final assembly, we maintain full control over the production lifecycle, using a secure UK-based supply chain and in-house flight controller designs. Our systems are engineered with embedded cybersecurity practices and zero exposure to foreign dependency.
UK-manufactured flight controller with internal IP
Isolated and verified firmware development
Controlled PCB and component sourcing
Air-gapped production processes for sensitive builds
More Than a Drone
A Defence-Ready Platform
ICARUS platforms are not repurposed commercial drones. They are purpose-built for the needs of defence testing — modular, configurable, and mission-specific. Our designs account for electromagnetic resilience, telemetry integrity, and predictable performance under weapons test conditions.
Differentiators:
Built for testing: not surveillance or delivery
Designed in accordance with UK defence compliance
No reliance on foreign firmware or cloud infrastructure
Let’s Work Together
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We welcome conversations with defence stakeholders, research partners, and government agencies working to strengthen UK aerial capability. Contact us to know more about how we can supply your next testing project with our sovereign UAS.