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Performance Drone Works (PDW)

US drone maker developing tactical uncrewed aircraft systems, including the C100 Blue UAS candidate for defense and security missions.

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Performance Drone Works (PDW)
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US drone maker developing tactical uncrewed aircraft systems, including the C100 Blue UAS candidate for defense and security missions.

Background

Performance Drone Works is a US company in the drones and uncrewed aircraft systems category, focused on tactical systems for defense, public-safety, and security users.

Its known technology focus includes the C100, a Blue UAS/tactical drone candidate positioned for field operations where portability, secure control, and mission adaptability matter.

The company sits in the small-UAS segment rather than the large Group 3-5 aircraft market, emphasizing deployable platforms for operators that need rugged reconnaissance and tactical support capability.

Linked records

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Financial footing

Major customers & contracts

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CustomerSystemScale / detailStatus
United StatesMULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM (MLRS) IMPROVED ARMOR CAB (IAC) KITSMULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM (MLRS) IMPROVED ARMOR CAB (IAC) KITSsigned

Leadership & contact surface

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Competitive position

Performance Drone Works competes in a crowded tactical UAS field that includes Skydio, Teal Drones, BRINC, AeroVironment, and Shield AI. Its edge is focus: a purpose-built tactical drone candidate can be optimized around soldier use, secure supply chains, and field maintainability rather than broad commercial features. The weakness is scale and proof.

Larger rivals have deeper procurement relationships, mature production, and broader software ecosystems, while defense buyers increasingly demand demonstrated reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and sustainment capacity. PDW’s position depends on turning the C100 from a promising tactical platform into a repeatable, supportable program.

Battlefield relevance

No confirmed combat use to date.

Sources & verification

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