Welcome To
Denis Ferranti Range
Our Capability
UAV Testing
Ballistic Testing
Sensor and Radar Testing
The Denis Ferranti Range supports UAV testing programmes that require scale, isolation and varied terrain. Flight trials can be conducted across long distances, allowing realistic evaluation of endurance, navigation stability and operational range in conditions that reflect real deployment environments.
Teams can assess system performance across elevation changes, open terrain and water proximity, helping validate flight control systems and mission planning tools. This environment allows structured testing rather than constrained demonstration flights.
The range provides a controlled environment for ballistic evaluation, including trajectory behaviour, impact analysis and explosive effects. Defined safety zones allow structured testing programmes to be carried out with clear operational boundaries.
Remote terrain enables trials that require extended safety distances, while still allowing accurate data collection. This supports engineering teams in validating performance under realistic field conditions.
The rural environment supports testing of radar and sensor systems with minimal background interference. This allows accurate calibration and performance measurement across a range of technologies.
Terrain features such as elevation and natural obstruction enable testing of line of sight limitations, detection range and system response in varied operational conditions.