Prodrive is synonymous with motorsport and is headquartered in Banbury, in the centre of the UK.  It is experienced at manufacturing very low volume, lightweight components for harsh environments making its skills readily transferable to the aerospace and defence sectors and in particular UAS.

It has a comprehensive specialist machining operation, with an extensive three, four and five axis CNC machining capability and its own advanced composites operation, producing structures and components for a number of industrial sectors.  The advanced composites facility is based at Milton Keynes, has two autoclaves and manufactures all the bespoke components for its own motorsport programmes as well as for the aerospace and yachting industries.

As well as its extensive manufacturing facilities, the company offers design and prototyping capabilities, backed by project management.  For the aerospace industry it is already supplying precision engine and flap components and is gearing up to support the expanding UAV market with composites, electrical and engine parts.  Its electrical workshop produces more than 6,500 wiring looms and harnesses per year, using procedures and components which can be transferred directly to defence and aerospace applications.  A state-of-the-art test rig provides thorough testing of complete wiring looms checking every pin termination. 

The facility has already been viewed by a leading space company seeking a partner for ground-based wiring installations.  The company also has a private facility near Warwick which is the home of its own private proving ground for automotive testing.

www.prodrive.com