PDW
Advanced ISR and autonomous capabilities deployed as vehicles, payloads, radios, and AI software for UAS solutions
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fund II — 2025
A force multiplier for the world’s front-line missions
Performance Drone Works bring defense innovation to public safety, arming first responders with drone, radio, and software systems for the most demanding environments.
PDW's founders began building small, high-performance racing drones more than a decade ago. These custom-built, proprietary drones caught the attention of the defense community, which saw potential military applications in the technology. In 2018, Performance Drone Works® (PDW®) was formed to address the growing demand for American-made, high-performance quadcopters tailored to the warfighter.
Building on a legacy of speed and agility, PDW integrates advanced ISR and autonomous capabilities and develops vehicles, payloads, radios, and AI software to offer unmatched UAS solutions for U.S. military and public safety agencies.
To learn more, visit https://www.pdw.ai/.
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