Huntsville based PDW wins contract to supply drones to US Army

PDW has been awarded a contract to provide its flagship C100 Group 2 small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) to support the U.S. Army’s Company-Level sUAS Directed Requirement.

The C100, a highly portable vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone, will be deployed across Army units to bolster fire and maneuver capabilities in contested and near-peer environments.

The C100 drone addresses the Army’s medium-range reconnaissance (MRR) need, offering a modular and versatile solution that can be carried by soldiers and adapted for various mission types.

These include reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, communications relay, and both kinetic and non-kinetic payload delivery. The system’s extended endurance and payload capacity provide a critical advantage for dismounted, mounted, or airborne units operating in rugged and hostile areas.

“This award is a testament to our team’s dedication and innovation,” said PDW CEO and Co-founder Ryan Gury. “The battlefield is changing with the emergence of quadcopters, and the C100 is leading this shift with its agility, precision, and ability to enhance decentralized capabilities. We are proud to be selected for the Army’s sUAS Direct Requirement and look forward to delivering these game-changing technologies.”

Weighing just 21 pounds and small enough to be carried in a rucksack, the C100 enables units to independently launch air support, conduct precision strikes, and gather vital intelligence, eliminating the need for external fire support or manned aircraft.

PDW continues to be a leader in defense innovation, developing advanced technologies such as tactical, jam-resistant radios in partnership with SOCOM and combat simulation software. Their mission is to equip warfighters with tools to succeed in high-pressure environments.

PDW’s Chairman of the Board, retired General Tony Thomas, emphasized the importance of their work.

“PDW is delivering decisive capabilities that empower warfighters, giving them the edge needed to thrive in the most demanding conditions.”

“As the role of small robotics in warfare expands, we are proud to be part of the next era of defense innovation,” added Gury.