The new platform will allow buyers and suppliers in the UK drone sector to fast-track major projects
Drone Major has launched a first-of-its-kind managed procurement services platform for the global drone industry, helping to power Britain's procurement process and accelerate innovation across Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK's drone industry
The new platform will allow buyers and suppliers in the UK drone sector to fast-track major projects and enable SMEs to participate in previously inaccessible large-scale projects.
Drone Major, which previously received approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the UK's first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights over the UK's Critical National Infrastructure in May 2025, has improved its existing supplier platform to connect suppliers with high-value procurement opportunities in robotics, drones, and unmanned systems.
Robert Garbett, founder and chief executive of Drone Major, said, “The UK has the talent and technologies, many of which reside within our own SME base, but it has lacked the mechanism to bring them to the front line effectively. The launch of our new platform marks a major step forward in empowering British SMEs and startups, giving them a powerful tool to navigate and simplify complex procurement processes in the drone industry. It will help place the UK at the forefront of the global drone industry, while also strengthening the UK’s supply chain independence and reducing reliance on China.”
Drone Major's new platform is a business-to-business marketplace that connects buyers and suppliers worldwide with vetted, trusted partners in the drone and robotics industries.
The platform facilitates the delivery of end-to-end programmes, with Drone Major coordinating the entire supply chain and ensuring on-time, on-budget project completion. Drone Major will assess supplier bids, select the most capable vendors, and manage the supply-chain execution. Additionally, the company will handle compliance, regulatory approval, project management, logistics, quality control, and final delivery.
Garbett said, “The new platform showcases the full breadth of our technical capability, enabling us to deliver virtually any solution in the Unmanned Systems domain.
“By opening up access to major opportunities, we’re putting the cards in the hands of the innovators. This platform will help drive a procurement revolution in the UK, cutting costs, saving time, and transforming how enterprise engages with the SME supply chain.”
