Crash it — we rebuild it, from Lancaster.
The structural frame is 3D-printed in our own workshop. A crashed arm is printed and posted to you, usually next day. No couriering to China and waiting weeks.
Designed and built in Lancaster, UK
FPV you actually own —
FPV you actually own —
built in Britain,
easy to learn,
repaired for life.
Two drones. One sealed battery. Open firmware you can reprogram. Built, tested and repaired in Lancaster — not imported, not disposable.
Made in Britain
Crash it? We rebuild it.
Easier than it looks
One battery, two drones
Why MemAero
Five things worth knowing
Five things worth knowing
before you buy anything.
FPV has a reputation for complexity. Here is why ours is different — and what each one means for you.
Click the battery in and fly — one pack for both drones.
Most FPV drones ship with a bare battery velcro-strapped to the spine. Ours uses a sealed, slide-in smart battery — the same principle as the DJI Avata. No fire risk from exposed cells, consistent balance every flight, and one spare battery works across both models.
See in razor-sharp HD — like real FPV, not a phone screen.
Both drones transmit a live video feed to DJI goggles — the industry-leading low-latency HD system. It is the closest thing to being inside the drone.
Let go and it hovers. Lose signal and it flies home.
Built-in GPS means the drone holds its position the moment you stop the sticks. If the radio link drops, it automatically returns to your launch point — safely, without you touching the controller.
Plan a route on your phone — the drone flies it for you.
Open ArduPilot firmware means real waypoint navigation, geofencing, and autonomous flight — drawn on a map. No locked ecosystem, no cloud account required. And when you are ready, you can reprogram every flight parameter yourself.
For apprehensive buyers
FPV has a reputation
FPV has a reputation
for being hard.
Ours isn't.
Traditional FPV — racing quads, manual-only flying — takes months of practice. MemAero drones work differently.
1
Start in a simulator — free, on your laptop.
Thirty minutes a day in a free flight simulator will get you airborne safely within a week.
No risk, no cost. Full beginner guide →
2
GPS Position Hold keeps it steady while you find your feet.
Release the sticks and the drone stops and hovers exactly where it is. The safety net every new flyer needs — and the main reason we chose ArduPilot over locked firmware.
3
Go freestyle when you're ready — the drone supports it.
ArduPilot has a full acrobatic mode when you want it. The same drone that hovers safely on day one will throw flips and rolls on day sixty.
Is the Aero 2 right for beginners? →
Find your model
Which MemAero
Which MemAero
is yours?
Tell us how you fly. We'll tell you which model fits.
Recommended for first flyers
MemAero Aero 2.
Stable, manageable, 4K video out of the box. You do not need to tune anything. The Aero 2 is designed to be flown on day one by someone who has never flown before.
- 5-inch frame — compact and forgiving in tight spaces
- 21-minute flight time — long enough to get comfortable before the battery lands
- ArduPilot autonomous modes: position hold, return-to-home, waypoints
Recommended for aerial creators
MemAero Aero 3.
The Aero 3 is the camera platform. 4K at 120fps, 10-bit colour, bigger 7-inch frame for smoother footage in wind. Built for people who care about what the footage looks like.
- 4K/120fps 10-bit — professional colour grading latitude
- 7-inch frame absorbs turbulence better for steadier shots
- Dual-band ELRS + DJI O4 Pro for long-range, low-latency FPV feed
Recommended for freestyle and FPV
MemAero Aero 2.
The Aero 2 runs ArduPilot with ACRO mode available. It is the right size for park flying and tight-space FPV. The sealed battery means no loose pack flying off in a crash.
- 5-inch 450g frame — the right size for proximity FPV flying
- ELRS long-range radio link — no dropouts on low passes
- DJI O4 goggles feed — real FPV, not a phone app
Recommended as a first drone gift
MemAero Aero 2.
The Aero 2 is the right starting point. It is capable enough to be exciting, stable enough to not be immediately frustrating, and built in the UK so if something breaks you are not waiting six weeks for a part from abroad.
- CAA Flyer ID + Operator ID required — we include full guidance
- Repairable: crashed arms are printed and posted from Lancaster
- One battery works if you later add the Aero 3
The Range
Two drones.
Two drones.
One ecosystem.
Two British-made FPV drones, designed and built in Lancaster. Both run ArduPilot open firmware and share the same sealed smart battery — a combination you won't find from any other FPV drone UK manufacturer. The difference between them is frame size and what you want to do with it.
For first flyers · Everyday aerial MemAero
MemAero
Aero 2
5-inch frame. Compact, stable, crystal-clear HD video. The everyday drone for first-time flyers who want something more than a toy — and something that lasts.
- 4K/60fps
- 21 min
- ~450g
Waitlist open
See the Aero 2 →
For aerial creators · Long-range MemAero
MemAero
Aero 3
7-inch frame. Bigger sensor, longer range, cinematic 4K footage. For aerial filmmakers, content creators, and serious enthusiasts who want footage that stands out.
- 4K/120fps
- 17 min
- ~720g
Waitlist open
See the Aero 3 →
The differentiator
Engineered,
Engineered,
not strapped together.
Every other FPV drone ships with a bare LiPo battery velcro-strapped to the spine. It works. It is also visually unfinished, thermally unmanaged, and carries real fire risk if the pack is damaged in a crash.
MemAero takes a different approach. The smart battery is commercially engineered, sealed, and slides into a purpose-built bay at the rear of the airframe — the same principle behind the DJI Avata. It is not a LiPo bolted on as an afterthought.
No exposed-cell fire risk. The sealed enclosure contains any thermal event.
Consistent balance point every flight — no re-positioning the pack across sessions.
One battery, two drones. The same pack works in both the Aero 2 and Aero 3.
Finished product aesthetic — looks built, not assembled in a garage.
UK regulations
Is it legal in the UK?
Is it legal in the UK?
Yes.
FPV drones are entirely legal to fly for recreational use in the UK. Here is exactly what that means in practice.
Full UK FPV regulations guide → Free CAA Flyer ID — a short online theory test, no cost, takes under an hour.
Free CAA Operator ID — a simple registration, also free and online.
We include the guidance — CAA registration instructions in every box.
Fly within Visual Line of Sight — keep the drone in view and you are within the rules.
No pilot licence needed for recreational use. Commercial filming requires separate CAA authorisation.
Who we are
Built by people
Built by people
who stand behind it.
Built and repaired in Lancaster
Every drone is assembled, tested and shipped from our workshop in Lancaster. If it needs repairing, it comes back here — not abroad.
Honest about sourcing
Electronics are sourced internationally — as they are for every manufacturer on earth. We are honest about that. What we do in Lancaster is the design, the 3D-printed structure, the assembly, and the repair.
Founder's direct line
Waitlist members get a direct contact for the first six months of ownership. No ticket queue, no support bot. A person who built the thing.
First-year warranty
Manufacturing defects covered free of charge for the first year. Crash damage is chargeable — but priced fairly and repaired locally, usually within two weeks.
Waitlist
No payment.
No payment.
Founders pricing + a free spare battery.
50 units a month from Lancaster — position on the list matters. About one email a month.
What you get
First access when production begins — position on the list is respected
Founders pricing locked in at signup — before public RRP is set
Free spare battery with your first order
Direct line to the founder for your first six months of ownership
Join the waitlist — takes 30 seconds
Enter your email. No payment required. We will confirm your place and lock in founders pricing.
For those who want to know
The detail — if you want it.
All the technical specification, with every term explained in plain English. Click any jargon to understand it.
MemAero Aero 2
| Camera | 4K/60fps — DJI O4 FPV system, HD live feed to goggles |
|---|---|
| Flight time | Up to 21 minutes on a full charge |
| Radio link | ELRS (ExpressLRS) — long-range, low-latency, open protocol |
| Navigation | GPS, Position Hold, Return-to-Home, Waypoint missions |
| Firmware | ArduPilot — open source, fully reprogrammable |
| Frame | 5-inch, ~450g, 3D-printed structural parts made in Lancaster |
| Battery | Sealed smart battery — slide-in rear bay, no exposed cells |
| Legality | UK CAA compliant — requires free Flyer ID + Operator ID; fly within VLOS |
MemAero Aero 3
| Camera | 4K/120fps 10-bit — DJI O4 Pro FPV system, cinematic colour latitude |
|---|---|
| Flight time | Up to 17 minutes — larger 7-inch frame trades some flight time for stability and range |
| Radio link | Dual-band ELRS — extended range for long-distance aerial work |
| Navigation | GPS, Position Hold, Return-to-Home, Waypoint missions |
| Firmware | ArduPilot — same open firmware as the Aero 2 |
| Frame | 7-inch, ~720g, 3D-printed structural parts made in Lancaster |
| Battery | Sealed smart battery — same pack as the Aero 2 |
| Legality | UK CAA compliant — requires free Flyer ID + Operator ID; fly within VLOS |
Common questions
Before you ask.
- Is an FPV drone legal to fly in the UK?
- Yes — FPV drones are legal to fly in the UK for recreational use. You need a free CAA Flyer ID and an Operator ID; both are completed online and take under an hour. Drones over 100g must be registered (which covers both MemAero models). We include registration guidance in every box.
- Do I need a licence to fly an FPV drone in the UK?
- There is no formal pilot licence required for recreational FPV flying in the UK. You need a free CAA Flyer ID (a short online theory test) and an Operator ID. Commercial use — filming for money, for example — requires a GVC qualification and additional CAA authorisation.
- What happens if I crash it?
- Send it back to Lancaster and we rebuild it. Printed parts are made fresh, electronics are tested, the drone is reflashed and recalibrated. Typical turnaround is two weeks. First-year warranty covers manufacturing defects free of charge; crash damage is chargeable but priced fairly.
- What firmware do MemAero drones run?
- Both models run ArduPilot — open-source firmware with a large developer community. Waypoint missions, geofencing, and autonomous return-to-home are controlled via QGroundControl, a free app for iOS and Android. No proprietary cloud account required.
- What is the price going to be?
- Founders pricing for waitlist members will be confirmed in your confirmation email. We will publish full RRP when we open public orders. Join the waitlist to lock in your place and your price.
- Can I use the same battery in both drones?
- Yes. Both the Aero 2 and Aero 3 share the same sealed smart battery. A spare bought for one works in the other, and the charging dock handles both.