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Performance Drone Works (PDW)

Tactical UAS Platforms for Mission-Critical Military, Defense & Law Enforcement Applications

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.

Long-endurance portable quadcopter platform for ISR and logistics

C100 Military Cargo Drone

trillium camera gimbalThe 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.[/vc_column_text]

More information: C100 Multi-Mission sUAS

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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.

Products

C100 Heavy-Lift Quadcopter

Long-endurance heavy-lift military recon & cargo drone

Articles

Latest
Latest Software Bundle Released for ISR Quadcopter

PDW CORE is the latest software package from PDW featuring a user-friendly touch interface, a PDW flight simulator, mission planning tools, an ATAK plug-in, and a laptop-compatible C100 updater

Jan 30, 2025
PDW Secures U.S. Army Contracts to Field Heavy-Lift Quadcopter

Performance Drone Works (PDW's) C100 to be deployed by United States Indo-Pacific Command, European Command, and Central Command

Jan 02, 2025
Portable sUAS to Enhance U.S. Army Reconnaissance Capabilities

PDW's C100 sUAS has been selected for the U.S. Army's Company-Level sUAS initiative, offering portable VTOL solutions to enhance reconnaissance capabilities in contested environments

Sep 20, 2024
USSOCOM Contract Award for Blackwave Next-Gen UAS Communications

Performance Drone Works (PDW) has been awarded a contract by USSOCOM for the next-gen radio system, Blackwave, designed to provide critical unmanned aerial system (UAS) communications in contested and congested environments

Mar 04, 2024
PDW’s Heavy-Lift Quadcopter Makes Blue UAS List

Inclusion in the Department of Defense (DoD) Blue unmanned aerial system (UAS) program enables a more efficient approval process for military applications of the portable, long-endurance C100 drone

Dec 20, 2023
PDW Integrates Wireless Datalink into Flagship sUAS Platform

Integrating Doodle Labs' Helix Mesh Rider Radio into PDW’s C100 sUAS will enable advanced operations within electronic warfare-contested environments

May 15, 2023
Tactical Drone Solutions for Military ISR & Cargo Delivery

Defense Advancement showcases Performance Drone Works’ high-performance tactical unmanned aerial systems for mission-critical military, defense and law enforcement applications

Jan 18, 2023
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Performance Drone Works LLC United States of America 3414 Governors Drive, Suite 350 Huntsville, AL 35805 Contact Office Contact Website