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FEATURES:
- Secure communications
- Small form factor
- Anti Jam
- AES 256 encrypted
- Proprietary Analog obfuscation for video
- 4-mile range in rural setting
- .5 mile range in urban dense city
- High bandwidth, low latency
FEATURES:
- Digital datalink, encrypted
- Frequency hopping, UHF, VHF, ISM
- Rapid flexible deployment
- Low latency video: Inverted RF
- High-resolution digital image packets
- Video Scrambling
The SPARO 20 is a highly capable, ruggedized, small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). Designed specifically for military operations, SPARO 20 boasts an extremely small form factor and fits within a medium MOLLE pouch. It includes a Pic Rail to support universal attachments and is operable in low light, GPS denied environments.
SPARO 20 employs a modular powertrain configuration that enables swappable arms, has collision avoidance capabilities, and is incredibly operator friendly.
Leveraging PDWÍs indoor zero-light position hold technology, SPARO 20 holds position and altitude, even when there is no operator actively controlling the air vehicle.
FEATURES:- Small form factor: 2 lbs, 1500CC carriage space
- Ruggedized: IP 56
- Rapidly deployable: < 30 seconds
- 20 to 60-minute flight time, depending on the configuration
- Quick swap battery
- Operates in GPS denied environment and includes collision avoidance technology
- Full EO and IR imagery with FPV capabilities
- Fully integrated and controllable within ATAK
- Designed and built in the U.S.
The SPARO 50 is a highly capable, ruggedized, small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). Designed specifically for military operations, SPARO 50 boasts industry-leading endurance at >90 minutes while providing high-resolution imagery, day or night.
SPARO 50 employs a modular powertrain configuration that enables swappable arms, has collision avoidance capabilities, and is incredibly operator friendly.
Leveraging PDWÍs advanced autonomy solutions found on SPARO 20, SPARO 50 significantly reduces operator cognitive burden.
FEATURES:- Small form factor: 5 lbs, fits in a rucksack
- Rapidly deployable: < 30 seconds
- Quick swap battery
- High-resolution EO and IR imagery
- > 90-minute flight time depending on configuration, range of 18-20KM
- Ruggedized (IP 56)
- Integrated with ATAK
- Designed and built in the U.S.
Multiple radio and hardwired options mean the device can use the operatorÍs personal radio and network to conserve space and weight, or connect via an integrated, wireless radio for maximum portability. The interface is user friendly in adverse conditions, in darkness and with gloves on, while the screen cover provides protection without losing screen sensitivity.
FEATURES:
- Wearable form factor with MOLLE attachment
- Rugged and lightweight
- Supports multiple radio types
- Easily operable with gloves and in a period of reduced dexterity
- Integrated with Samsung devices
- Specifically designed for use with ATAK devices
PDW's flagship offering, Military Operators Manual Drone Proficiency, Level 1, is a combination of our Piloting Level 1 and Assembly Level 1 courses of instruction. The Military Operators Manual Drone Proficiency, Level 1 is a five-day course designed to give elite military operators with no prior manual UAV experience functional competency in the safe operation and effective piloting of high-performance manual UAVs. The curriculum informs participants on all things required for the safe and effective usage of FPV quadcopter drones for in-field use, including their assembly, maintenance and modification.
The Military Operators Manual Drone Proficiency, Level 1 course is a hands-on curriculum that includes classroom instruction, drone building workshops, simulator flight time and practical drone flying experience.