D•ICE Systems Demonstrated at Arctic Warrior 2025

At the Arctic Warrior Experimentation in Rena, Norway, UBIQ Aerospace demonstrated how its D•ICE Ice Protection System can enable unmanned aircraft to operate safely in known icing conditions.

Organized by the Norwegian Special Forces Command (NORSOCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Arctic Warrior brings together military and technology innovators to evaluate systems under real-world Arctic stress.

“We design systems that meet real-world challenges and demonstrate the value of innovation in advancing aerial operations"

Mikkel Cornelius Nielsen Chief Engineer, Ubiq Aerospace

Flight into Known Icing Conditions

During the event, Ubiq flew a UAS into known icing conditions to trigger real-world ice accumulation on critical components — including the propeller. The onboard D•ICE system responded in real time, with:

• D•ICE Sense (IDS) detecting and tracking ice build-up
• D•ICE Propeller Protection actively mitigating icing to maintain propulsion performance

Together, these technologies demonstrated autonomous response to icing threats, ensuring mission continuity and safety in a setting where icing would typically ground or disable a UAS.

Autonomous protection for harsh environments

The Arctic Warrior Experimentation provided Ubiq the opportunity to demonstrate its systems in collaboration with some of the world’s most advanced aerial operations teams. It also validated UBIQ’s systems-level approach: combining sensing, intelligence, and responsive mitigation in one integrated solution.

This capability is vital for defense, logistics, and other sectors that depend on reliable aerial performance — even in sub-zero weather.

Enabling UAS operations in all conditions

The Arctic Warrior Experimentation is one of the industry’s most impactful field tests and offered an unparalleled opportunity to showcase the solution in some of the most challenging conditions on the planet. And Ubiq’s success here signals the readiness of its technology to take on real-world deployment. As global reliance on UAS platforms grows, the ability to fly safely in any weather becomes a critical enabler.

“The need for on-demand, any-time, any-weather enablers is critical”

Dave SarenS&T Experimentation Lead (SOF AT&L-ST), USSOCOM

The D•ICE technology ensures reliable performance by actively controlling ice accumulation on critical UAS components. This capability is essential for maintaining mission continuity across industries such as defense, logistics, and energy. Enabling dependable operations in demanding environments and all conditions.