Urban-Air Port Picks DHX as its First Defence Contract-Manufacturing Partner for Pandora.
Andrea Wu and Danny Pickard at UAP’s Stand, part of the MOD’s Capability Showcase
Urban-Air Port’s Andrea Wu, Ricky Sandhu with DHX’s Danny Pickard, Will Woods & KSG’s Andrew Whitworth at the Urban-Air Port stand at the UK MOD’s Capability Showcase at DSEI, London on Wednesday 10th September 2025.
London, 10th September 2025 – Urban-Air Port (UAP), a pioneer in advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) infrastructure, has selected Denley Hydraulic Solutions (DHX), a part of the Kinetic Solutions Group, (KSG) as its first industrial contract-manufacturing partner for its transformative defence technology – Pandora, unveiled at DSEI 2025 (ExCeL London, 9–12 September, Stand C-05) https://www.urbanairport.com/uap-blog/urban-air-port-unveils-pandora-revolutionary-uav-launch-system-at-dsei-2025
Selected as a flagship British innovator for the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Capability Showcase at DSEI, UAP showcased its proprietary Pandora P140 (full-scale) and Pandora 6240 (sub-scale) systems. Pandora is an autonomous, containerised, platform-agnostic, and scalable UAV launch system designed to revolutionise modern warfare by enabling rapid, secure UAV deployment in contested environments.
UAP’s Pandora P140 with 1no. Launch Chamber & 2 FPVs (infinitely customisable to mission requirements)
Informed by frontline intelligence from Ukrainian, U.S., and British UAS troops & operators and validated through trials at MOD testing grounds—where Pandora successfully launched multiple UAVs in under 10 seconds—this system addresses critical operational challenges, delivering software-defined, military-grade hardware to war fighters.
From R&D to Scaled Production
UAP and KSG have collaborated since 2022, when KSG provided engineering support for UAP’s world-first operational Air-One vertiport in Coventry. In May 2023, Andrew Whitworth, former KSG Chairman, joined UAP’s Advisory Board, bringing invaluable insights and access to KSG’s specialised engineering teams for hydraulic and kinetic systems.
“We’ve worked closely with Danny and the KSG team for years and knew they were the right partner for our defence technology. DHX’s ability to respond swiftly to our engineering and product needs gives UAP a unique edge in delivering Pandora to meet urgent customer demand.”
Ricky Sandhu (UAP), Andrew Whitworth (UAP Advisory Board), Will Woods (DHX), Danny Pickard (KSG) & Andrea Wu (UAP) at UAP’s Stand at DSEI UK.
UAP chose DHX and KSG for their expertise in mechanical handling, kinetic architecture, and fluid power systems. As well as their status as an MOD-accredited Tier 1 defence supplier to primes. KSG’s UK-based in-house production facilities enable control and scalability for manufacturing UAP’s Pandoras to meet global demand.
“We are thrilled to support UAP’s cutting-edge Pandora system as their preferred manufacturing partner. KSG’s extensive experience in aerospace and defence, combined with DHX’s precision engineering capabilities, enables us to support much-needed new capabilities, like this, for the rapidly evolving battlefield.”
UAP’s Pandora’s P160 with 4no. Launch Chambers & 4 FPVs trialled with UK Ministry of Defence’s Experimentation Trials Group, Future Force Development & Army Futures Directorate (D Futures).
Experience Pandora at DSEI 2025
Join Urban-Air Port at DSEI 2025, Stand C-05, from 9–12 September at ExCeL London to witness live demonstrations of Pandora’s rapid-deployment capabilities and explore detailed technical specifications. Engage with UAP’s team and their partners to discover how Pandora reshapes UAV logistics for defence and humanitarian missions.
For defence stakeholders, procurement officers, and investors, Pandora offers a unique opportunity to partner with a British innovator, backed by UK manufacturing and MOD validation, poised to lead the global UAV market.
The battlefield is changing. Its said that good commanders think tactics, but great commanders think logistics. UAP is exclusively accepting orders of Pandora now and during DSEi —contact UAP_Team@urbanairport.com to schedule a consultation and customise your Pandora spec.
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Urban-Air Port is a cutting-edge aerospace, robotics, and air mobility platform driving 21st-century defence and aerospace innovation. Harnessing decades of expertise in drones, aviation, and infrastructure, it delivers unmatched solutions for global defence and aerospace markets.
Its defence-focused Pandora suit of products, unveiled at DSEI 9-12th September 2025, offers covert, portable, and automated infrastructure to support tactical frontline operations. Designed to counter aerial surveillance and strikes, it enables small units to execute complex missions with enhanced tempo and resilience.
An award-winning leader in infrastructure, Urban-Air Port develops compact landing and charging systems for sustainable air transport, including passenger and cargo VTOL air taxis and autonomous drones for civilian and defence use. Its mission is to electrify aviation by overcoming ground infrastructure limitations, creating a zero-emission ecosystem that slashes congestion and pollution in passenger, cargo, and defence transport.
Recognised as a global leader in Advanced Air Mobility, Urban-Air Port’s patented vertiport technology delivers ultra-compact, high-capacity infrastructure, transforming cities into connected, cleaner hubs for a green economic future. Its solutions are optimised for electric and hybrid VTOL aircraft, ensuring safer, quieter, and more sustainable operations compared to competitors.
The “Vertical Airfield” technology compacts conventional airfields, enabling safe electric vertical take-off and landing at height, akin to an aircraft carrier. Urban-Air Port’s vertiports are 80% smaller than alternatives, featuring modular designs for scalable expansion, maximised eVTOL throughput, and integrated energy storage for superior performance and passenger experience.
The Air-One project in Coventry, launched in April 2022 with UK Government Research and Innovation funding, marked the world’s first fully operational vertiport in a dense urban setting. It hosted over 15,000 visitors and 150 successful flights within Coventry’s complex urban airspace and airport restriction zone.
Backed by global partners like Supernal (Hyundai Motor Group) and Directors of M7 Real Estate (Oxford Properties), Urban-Air Port’s team of aeronautical engineers and aerospace experts brings experience from Airbus, Foster + Partners, Arup, BAA, McKinsey, Hyundai, Vertical Aerospace, EASA, NATS, Qatar Airways, Anduril and elite military units like US Special Forces and the British Army.
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About DHX
DHX Denley Hydraulic Solutions, now part of Kinetic Solutions Group (KSG), has been a trusted partner to the UK defence sector for over 60 years. DHX operates across a number of sectors including defence and nuclear to deliver bespoke high-performance hydraulic and fluid power systems.
With deep expertise in precision engineering, DHX delivers projects from early-stage development through to production and in-service support. Its reputation is built on reliable, mission-critical systems that perform in the toughest environments. Ensuring confidence for defence customers in the UK and worldwide.
To find out more visit dhx.co.uk
