PDW is a leading developer of rugged autonomous drones for mission-critical tactical, government and military applications. Designed to provide an ultra-reliable force multiplier capability for warfighters and first responders, our flagship C100 sUAS (small unmanned aerial system) is a single-operator platform that can undertake a variety of mission types and excel even under the most challenging battlefield conditions.
C100 Multi-Mission sUAS
Long-endurance portable quadcopter platform for ISR and logistics
The C100 is a portable, rucksack-packable quadcopter that is NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS-approved, and is ideal for a wide range of military, public safety and government operations. With an impressive flight time of up to 74 minutes, this long-endurance platform has a low audio signature and can be deployed and airborne in under 10 minutes.
The versatile heavy-lift quadcopter can carry up to 10 lbs and can be equipped with a variety of COTS and custom hot-swappable payloads, including military-grade EO/IR gimbals and thermal imagers, resupply and first aid kits, and munitions release devices.
The IP54-rated C100 has been designed with a modular open architecture, future-proofing the platform and allowing new technologies and powertrain modifications to be seamlessly integrated. The system incorporates DIU Blue UAS-approved flight avionics, as well as an AES-256 encrypted datalink for reliable and secure communication. With a compliant and highly resilient supply chain, the C100 is easily accessible to customers within the DoD as well as external agencies.
More information: C100 Multi-Mission sUAS
Applications
Tactical ISR & Recon
With industry-leading flight time and a suite of AI-powered edge computing functions, the C100 is an essential unit-level air support system that provides critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to the warfighter.
Cargo Delivery
Able to carry up to 10 lbs of payload, the rugged C100 drone platform can transport critical cargo such as food and water, medical supplies or spare parts to hazardous and hard-to-reach places, and can also be equipped with an optional mechanical release device for easier delivery.
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
The versatile C100 can provide overwatch and aerial intelligence for law enforcement and SWAT, search and rescue teams, and other first responders, ensuring improved mission outcomes and more effective decision-making.