UAV Drone Systems
UAV Systems
Contract Manufacturing for Advanced UAV Platforms
Manufacturing Support for Long-Endurance, Long-Range and Multi-Mission Drone Systems
Metal Production provides contract manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, and production scaling services for advanced UAV platforms developed by drone manufacturers, technology companies, and defense contractors.
Our manufacturing capabilities support a wide range of unmanned aerial systems, including long-endurance VTOL drones, compact long-range UAV platforms, and heavy-duty multi-mission aircraft designed for demanding operational environments.
With expertise in precision manufacturing, system integration, and industrialization, we help customers transition UAV programs from prototype development to reliable serial production. Our capabilities support applications across defense, security, maritime, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, where quality, reliability, and scalability are critical.
Whether manufacturing airframes, integrating mission systems, or supporting production ramp-up, Metal Production serves as a trusted European manufacturing partner for next-generation UAV programs.
UAV Platform Categories We Support
- Long-Endurance Multi-Mission UAS
- Long-Endurance VTOL Drone Platforms
- Long-Range VTOL Drone Platforms
Explore Representative UAV Platform Types
Discover examples of UAV platforms that can be supported through our engineering, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and production scaling services.
Long-Endurance Multi-Mission UAS
Long-Endurance Multi-Mission UAS
Contract Manufacturing for Heavy-Duty Multi-Mission UAV Platforms
Metal Production provides engineering support, contract manufacturing, assembly, testing, and production scaling services for advanced long-endurance UAV platforms designed for demanding defense, security, maritime, and industrial applications.
Our manufacturing capabilities support complex unmanned aircraft systems requiring extended flight endurance, heavy payload integration, secure communications, and mission-specific configurations. We help UAV developers transition from prototype builds to reliable serial production while maintaining high quality standards and production flexibility.
Working closely with platform developers and technology companies, we support the manufacturing and integration of advanced UAV systems designed for persistent surveillance, ISR missions, cargo deployment, and long-range autonomous operations.
Manufacturing Capabilities Supported
- Long-endurance UAV platforms
- Heavy-payload aircraft structures
- Mission payload integration
- SATCOM and communication systems integration
- Advanced sensor system installation
- Ground support equipment manufacturing
- Prototype-to-production scaling
- Assembly, testing, and quality assurance
Typical Mission Systems & Payloads
Sensor Systems
- EO/IR payloads
- Multispectral and hyperspectral imaging systems
- LiDAR sensors
- AIS maritime monitoring systems
ISR & Electronic Systems
- ADS-B integration
- SAR radar systems
- SIGINT / COMINT / ELINT payloads
- AI/ML-enabled onboard processing systems
Platform Integration
- SATCOM and mesh communication systems
- Digital twin workflow integration
- Cargo deployment configurations
- Mission-specific payload architectures
Representative Platform Characteristics
The UAV platforms we support may include capabilities such as:
- Up to 30 hours endurance
- Heavy-lift payload capacity
- SATCOM and mesh-enabled communications
- GNSS-denied operational capability
- Modular payload architecture
- Swarm-enabled operations
- Advanced onboard processing
- Reduced logistical footprint
Technical Specifications
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
Endurance |
Up to 30 h |
|
Payload Capacity |
150 kg |
|
MTOW |
600 kg |
|
Operational Range |
+1000 km |
|
Cruise Speed |
68 kt |
|
Max Speed |
171 kt |
|
Communications Range |
Unlimited (SATCOM-enabled) |
|
Dimensions |
12 m × 6.8 m |
|
Launch & Recovery |
Runway-based |
Production Support for Advanced UAV Programs
Metal Production supports UAV manufacturers with the engineering, manufacturing, integration, and production expertise required to bring complex long-endurance unmanned systems from development to operational deployment.
Long-Endurance VTOL Drone
Contract Manufacturing for Long-Endurance VTOL UAV Platforms
Metal Production provides contract manufacturing, assembly, integration, and production scaling services for advanced VTOL UAV platforms designed for long-endurance operations and mission-critical applications.
Our manufacturing capabilities support UAV systems requiring extended flight endurance, heavy payload integration, secure communications, and modular mission configurations. We work with drone developers and technology companies to help transition advanced UAV platforms from prototype development to reliable serial production.
Typical Platform Capabilities
- Up to 20 hours endurance
- Heavy payload integration
- VTOL operations from confined areas
- SATCOM and long-range communications
- Modular mission architecture
- Reduced operational footprint
Typical Applications
- Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Maritime monitoring
- Border security operations
- Infrastructure inspection
- Wide-area aerial surveillance
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Endurance | 16–20 h |
| Payload Capacity | 50 kg |
| MTOW | 180 kg |
| Cruise Speed | 100 km/h |
| Service Ceiling | 3,600 m |
| RLOS Range | 230 km |
| SATCOM Range | Unlimited |
| Dimensions | 7.3 m × 4.0 m |
| Launch & Recovery | Runway / Unprepared surface |
Long-Range VTOL Drone
Contract Manufacturing for Compact Long-Range VTOL UAV Platforms
Metal Production provides contract manufacturing, assembly, integration, and production scaling services for compact VTOL UAV platforms designed for rapid deployment, tactical reconnaissance, and long-range aerial operations.
Our manufacturing capabilities support lightweight UAV systems requiring operational flexibility, modular payload integration, and efficient deployment in demanding environments. We help drone developers and technology companies scale advanced UAV platforms from prototype builds to reliable serial production.
Typical Platform Capabilities
- Up to 22 hours endurance
- Compact VTOL footprint
- Rapid deployment capability
- Modular payload integration
- Long-range communications
- Minimal logistical requirements
Typical Applications
- Tactical reconnaissance
- Rapid response operations
- Infrastructure monitoring
- Border and perimeter surveillance
- Environmental and industrial monitoring
- Remote area situational awareness
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Endurance | Up to 22 h |
| Payload Capacity | 6 kg |
| MTOW | 25 kg |
| Cruise Speed | 46 knots |
| Communication Range | Up to 230 km |
| VTOL Footprint | 5 × 5 m |
| Dimensions | 4.2 m × 1.96 m |
| Deployment | VTOL / Catapult |
| Recovery | Parachute |
Applications We Support
Our manufacturing capabilities support a wide range of UAV applications, including:
- Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Maritime and coastal monitoring
- Border security operations
- Critical infrastructure inspection
- Environmental monitoring
- Industrial and energy sector applications
- Emergency response missions
Manufacturing & Integration
Metal Production provides contract manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, and production scaling services for advanced UAV platforms and mission systems.
Our capabilities support drone manufacturers and technology companies seeking a reliable European production partner for prototype builds, low-volume production, and serial manufacturing programs.
Why Metal Production
- UAV contract manufacturing expertise
- Prototype-to-production scaling
- Assembly, integration, and testing
- Precision mechanical manufacturing
- Flexible production capacity
- European supply chain support
Looking for a manufacturing partner for your UAV program?
Contact our team to discuss production, integration, and industrialization requirements for your drone systems.
Contact Us
📧 info@metalproduction.lt
🌐 www.metalproduction.lt