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FACILITY + EQUIPMENT ​

UK Based OEM Design & Manufacturing Facility

Blakcro HQ combines office space, workshops, warehousing, and dedicated testing facilities to deliver end-to-end operations under one roof.​ Our engineering team employs advanced modelling tools for design, stress analysis, and Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM), ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout every stage of development.​ We provide a comprehensive range of fabrication capabilities, including titanium welding, laser etching, 3D printing, precision fabric sewing, and clean assembly areas. To guarantee product integrity, we maintain destructive testing facilities, supported by a digital inventory system that offers complete batch traceability.​ Beyond ground operations, we perform commissioning, engine dyno testing and diagnostics, as well as flight testing, enabling a seamless transition from concept to deployment.

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FACILITY + EQUIPMENT ​

UK Based OEM Design & Manufacturing Facility

Blakcro HQ combines office space, workshops, warehousing, and dedicated testing facilities to deliver end-to-end operations under one roof.​ Our engineering team employs advanced modelling tools for design, stress analysis, and Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM), ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout every stage of development.​ We provide a comprehensive range of fabrication capabilities, including titanium welding, laser etching, 3D printing, precision fabric sewing, and clean assembly areas. To guarantee product integrity, we maintain destructive testing facilities, supported by a digital inventory system that offers complete batch traceability.​ Beyond ground operations, we perform commissioning, engine dyno testing and diagnostics, as well as flight testing, enabling a seamless transition from concept to deployment.

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QUALITY + PRECUREMENT

ISO Certified & NATO Registered​

Blakcro Limited is ISO 9001:2015 accredited and fully NATO-registered, ensuring compliance with international quality standards and streamlined government procurement for all products.​ ISO cert number 478322025​ NCAGE reg U2AP9​

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QUALITY + PRECUREMENT

ISO Certified & NATO Registered​

Blakcro Limited is ISO 9001:2015 accredited and fully NATO-registered, ensuring compliance with international quality standards and streamlined government procurement for all products.​ ISO cert number 478322025​ NCAGE reg U2AP9​

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COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH + DEVELOPMENT

Special Projects. Every day.

The Blakcro team has a proven track record in advanced research and development within the powered paraglider ecosystem.​ Our work has included UK MoD and US DoD-funded programs focused on signature reduction, powerplant innovation, pilot-assist technologies, and autonomous parafoil systems.​ Current initiatives cover HALO delivery compatibility and multi-role trike development.​ Collaborating closely with end users, Blakcro’s R&D team partners with leading defence innovation agencies—such as UK Defence Innovation and US Army DEVCOM—to rapidly address emerging operational requirements.​ Looking ahead, future research areas include enhanced pilot-assist features (autothrottle, ATAK integration), further advanced signature reduction, and practical, fully autonomous systems.

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RESEARCH + DEVELOPMENT

Special Projects. Every day.

The Blakcro team has a proven track record in advanced research and development within the powered paraglider ecosystem.​ Our work has included UK MoD and US DoD-funded programs focused on signature reduction, powerplant innovation, pilot-assist technologies, and autonomous parafoil systems.​ Current initiatives cover HALO delivery compatibility and multi-role trike development.​ Collaborating closely with end users, Blakcro’s R&D team partners with leading defence innovation agencies—such as UK Defence Innovation and US Army DEVCOM—to rapidly address emerging operational requirements.​ Looking ahead, future research areas include enhanced pilot-assist features (autothrottle, ATAK integration), further advanced signature reduction, and practical, fully autonomous systems.

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ASSURANCE

Regulatory & Assurance Support

Introducing a new capability requires regulators and duty holders to be satisfied that all regulatory and safety assurance conditions are satisfied. ​ Working with multiple units and regulatory regimes, we provide vital support in ensuring correct setup and governance, speeding up this phase in the introduction of the capability.​

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ASSURANCE

Regulatory & Assurance Support

Introducing a new capability requires regulators and duty holders to be satisfied that all regulatory and safety assurance conditions are satisfied. ​ Working with multiple units and regulatory regimes, we provide vital support in ensuring correct setup and governance, speeding up this phase in the introduction of the capability.​

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REGULATORY CONSULTANCY

REGULATORY CONSULTANCY

Accelerating Capability Introduction

Accelerating Capability Introduction

Blakcro offer a range of services to get you operational at pace.

Blakcro offer a range of services to get you operational at pace.

Advice

Advice

Providing expert guidance on compliance with civil and military aviation authority requirements.

Providing expert guidance on compliance with civil and military aviation authority requirements.

Building Evidence

Building Evidence

Developing a robust evidence base to support military-specific exemptions - such as night flying, increased payload and fuel capacity, and adjusted manning requirements.

Developing a robust evidence base to support military-specific exemptions - such as night flying, increased payload and fuel capacity, and adjusted manning requirements.

Case Studies

Case Studies

Peer-unit case studies with introductions provided where appropriate.

Peer-unit case studies with introductions provided where appropriate.

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'OPERATE SAFELY' ASSURANCE

Flight & Technical Training Development

Blakcro offer a range of services to support key personnel.​ - Custom Flight Training – Unit-specific programs to reduce training time and improve effectiveness.​ - Instructor & Technical Training – Flight instructor development plus first- and second-line engineering support, with options to embed within units.​ - Bespoke Documentation – Maintenance regimes and operational manuals designed for your mission needs.​ By combining technical expertise with practical experience, Blakcro ensures your teams are fully equipped for both flight operations and ongoing system support.​

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'OPERATE SAFELY' ASSURANCE

Flight & Technical Training Development

Blakcro offer a range of services to support key personnel.​ - Custom Flight Training – Unit-specific programs to reduce training time and improve effectiveness.​ - Instructor & Technical Training – Flight instructor development plus first- and second-line engineering support, with options to embed within units.​ - Bespoke Documentation – Maintenance regimes and operational manuals designed for your mission needs.​ By combining technical expertise with practical experience, Blakcro ensures your teams are fully equipped for both flight operations and ongoing system support.​

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'SAFE TO OPERATE' ASSURANCE

Building An Evidenced Safety Case

Blakcro can tailor documentation to help build an evidenced safety case to support all aspects of any Safe to Operate assurance requirement, quickly and efficiently.

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'SAFE TO OPERATE' ASSURANCE

Building An Evidenced Safety Case

Blakcro can tailor documentation to help build an evidenced safety case to support all aspects of any Safe to Operate assurance requirement, quickly and efficiently.

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