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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.

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