Urban-Air Port Unveils Pandora: Revolutionary UAV Launch System at DSEI 2025
Urban-Air Port’s Pandora including Urban-Air Port proprietary Vertical Airfield Launch Technology.
London, 9 September 2025 – Urban-Air Port (UAP), a leader in advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) infrastructure, proudly unveils its cutting-edge defence technology, Pandora, at DSEI UK 2025 (ExCeL London, 9–12 September, Stand C-05, Part of the Ministry of Defence UK Capability Showcase).
Selected as a flagship British innovator in the UK Capability Showcase, Urban-Air Port presents the Pandora P140 (full-scale) and Pandora 6240 (sub-scale), an autonomous, containerised, agnostic and scalable UAV launch system built to transform modern warfare.
Backed by frontline intelligence from Ukrainian, U.S., and British UAS operators and validated through successful trials at the UK Ministry of Defence’s Warminster testing grounds, Pandora addresses critical, current-day operational challenges and positions Urban-Air Port as a strategic fit to current defence spending initiatives and a prime investment opportunity during its Series B fundraise.
Redefining UAV Deployment for the Modern Battlefield
In today’s high-threat environments, UAV dominance with persistent and pervasive capability is critical to mission success. Lessons from conflicts like Ukraine highlight the need for rapid, secure, and scalable UAV operations to outpace and outsmart adversaries. Pandora delivers a mobile, integrated platform that streamlines launching, managing, and sustaining UAVs at scale, reducing logistical complexities and enhancing war fighter safety. With in-built proprietary Urban-Air Port Vertical Airfield launch technology in the form of a “Launch Chamber”, Pandora is currently available in two configurations—P140 (Soldier Borne) for platoon-level operations and P6240 (Palletised Load System PLS Compatible) for battalion-scale missions.
Pandora integrates seamlessly with existing platforms, can be customised to suit specific mission requirements and comes loaded with First Person View (FPV) UAVs, proprietary compatible software and comprehensive sustainment packages (optional).
The “Boring Battlefield” tech is the gap that Pandora fills. Good commanders think tactics, great commanders think logistics.
“Pandora provides a networked system enabling rapid, secure, and automated UAV deployment in contested environments. Available in a compact Soldier-Borne launch package for small-scale operations P140 or a larger PLS format for mass deployment P6240, Pandora streamlines logistics for both reusable and one-way strike drones. It’s a game-changer for operational tempo and battlefield resilience”
Pandora’s Key Capabilities
Rapid Deployment
Reduces UAV launch times by up to 80%, enabling faster force generation and response in dynamic combat zones.
Enhanced Situational Awareness
Simultaneous multi-UAV launches, from multiple locations provide real-time ISR, improving battlefield coordination and decision-making.
Enhanced Logistics
Orchestrates autonomous aerial delivery of supplies, medical aid, or munitions minimises personnel exposure and accelerates resupply.
Covert and Survivable
Compact, containerised and rugged design ensures low acoustic, thermal, and visual signatures, ideal for high-threat environments.
Scalable Operations
From small-unit Soldier-Borne systems to theatre-wide platforms, Pandora adapts to diverse mission needs and can be tailored to any size for any UAV (fixed wing or rotary).
Urban-Air Port’s Pandora P6240 compatible with all standard Palletised Load Systems
Built on Frontline Expertise
Pandora’s cutting edge design, technology and fabrication draws on unparalleled insights from Urban-Air Port’s expert team, including:
Angus Benson-Blair (UAP Advisory Board), a former Major in the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the UK’s most experienced heavy-lift/rotary-wing UAV pilot, who authored the first UAS safety case for the CAA.
Adam Slepian (UAP Non-Executive and former Board Director), a former U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) Officer with deep expertise in tactical planning and employment of UAS assets on the battlefield.
Sophie Robinson (UAP Advisory Board), a former eVTOL aircraft developer at Vertical Aerospace, The HALO Trust Research and Development Officer and now Payloads Lead at Anduril.
Their frontline experience combined with recent UAP partnerships including with AMS Global (MRO and sustainment) and Drone Evolution (FPV Drone manufacturer & operator) both currently active in Ukraine, ensures Pandora addresses real-world challenges, delivering precision, reliability, and tactical advantage.
“Pandora changes the fight and delivers a decisive advantage. As a Ground Force Commander on today’s battlefield, a fleet of Pandora assets would be invaluable. Every soldier fighting on the forward edge of freedom would want this in their inventory. Like a rifle or a radio, it will become indispensable. I have no doubt Pandora will be the must have equipment for allied operations around the world”
Strategic Alignment with UK MOD Priorities
Pandora aligns with the UK Ministry of Defence’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and its £5 billion investment in autonomous systems, emphasising rapid innovation and dual-use technology. Successfully demonstrated before all UK military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) at Warminster, Pandora meets the MOD’s “Project Volley” ambitious requirements for UAV launch systems, offering minimal setup time, multi-UAV launches at high velocity, and autonomous operations in contested environments.
“Urban-Air Port’s Pandora demonstrates a deep understanding of operational needs. Its innovative approach to scalable, autonomous UAV deployment helps to strengthen the British Army’s future force structure and supports the UK’s defence industrial base, driving innovation and resilience.”
Lt Col. Arthur Dawe, MOD with UAP’s Andrea Wu and Ricky Sandhu
A Compelling Opportunity for Investors and Customers
As Urban-Air Port launches its Series B fundraise, Pandora represents a transformative investment opportunity. The global defence market with military drone spending is expected to top $45 billion by decade end and demands agile, technology-driven solutions. Pandora’s dual-use potential—spanning military and civilian logistics—positions it as a high-growth asset for investors seeking exposure to defence innovation and SMEs driving UK economic growth.
For military customers, Pandora offers
Force Multiplication
Large-scale, remote UAV deployments in multiple locations, simultaneously enhance defensive and offensive capabilities, countering enemy threats.
Reduced Risk
Mobile, soldier-borne, agile, with remote and autonomous covert operations minimise war fighter exposure.
Cost Efficiency
Designed for mass production, reducing capital costs, built to last preserving value and with streamlined logistics and modular design lower operational costs.
“Pandora eliminates the risk and chaos of UAV deployment, delivering secure, rapid, and repeatable launches. By reducing risk and enhancing capability, it empowers war fighters to dominate the battlespace, from a safe distance - with truly unmatched efficiency.”
Join Us at DSEI 2025
Witness Pandora’s unveiling at DSEI 2025, Stand C-05, part of the Ministry of Defence’s UK Capability Showcase from 9–12 September at ExCeL London. Engage with Urban-Air Port’s team, explore Pandora’s capabilities, and discover how this technology reshapes UAV logistics.
For defence stakeholders, procurement officers, and investors, Pandora offers a unique opportunity to partner with a British innovator backed by the UK MOD and poised to lead in the global UAV market.
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Urban-Air Port: Redefining UAV logistics for a safer, smarter battlefield.
About Pandora - Advanced UAV Launch and Logistics System
Pandora is a rugged, self-contained, and easily transportable ground support system designed for seamless storage, monitoring, and deployment of UAVs for strike or ISR missions across diverse operational environments.
Compatible with any UAV, Pandora’s scalable launch technology adapts to various platforms and can be integrated onto any vehicle, offering unmatched flexibility.
This revolutionary networked system enables rapid, secure, and automated UAV deployment in contested environments. Available in a compact Soldier-Borne Launch System for multiple small-scale operations or a larger PLS format for mass deployment, Pandora streamlines logistics for both reusable and one-way strike drones.
Equipped with integrated environmental monitoring and a suite of on-board telemetry, Pandora provides remote operators with real-time visibility of internal and external conditions, ensuring stable, controlled, and lethal operations without physical human intervention. Its Modular Comms Unit ensures compatibility with existing military platforms, transforming Pandora into a stealth rebroadcast communications asset for long-range operations, enhancing warfighter safety.
Pandora supports pre-assigned mission integration for UAVs, including remote deployment and rotary/fixed-wing FPV operations, leaving no trace of operators or UAVs. Compatible with multiple UAVs and Autonomous MASS (swarm) capabilities, it integrates seamlessly into military operations with minimal training.
A full sustainment package, including retrieval, MRO, and replenishment services, is available.
Patent pending.
About Urban-Air Port®
Aviation & Defence Technology | World’s most advanced, patented infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility
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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