Overview

• A Malloy T-150 carried critical spare and repair parts from HMS Prince of Wales to HMS Dauntless during Carrier Strike Group 25.
• The quadcopter flew autonomously for just over a mile before Dauntless crew took control to land it on the flight deck.
• 700X Naval Air Squadron is running the trials, with Malloy drones logging nearly 150 deck landings and more than 20 flight hours on this deployment.
• Commanders describe the milestone as a step toward a hybrid carrier air wing that could inform wider unmanned roles at sea.
• The British-built T-150 can carry about 65–68 kg at up to 60 mph, and manufacturer Malloy Aeronautics has been owned by BAE Systems since 2024.