Performance Drone Works (PDW) Attritable Multirotor strike drone has entered production and is ready to be built at scale.
The Attritable Multirotor platform has been developed with a focus on manufacturability and domestic scalability. It is configured as a rugged system for use in contested environments and is intended to support frontline operations with both anti-personnel and anti-material effects.
The design incorporates interchangeable arm configurations in 5”, 7”, and 10” variants, together with a universal payload interface. This approach enables a single platform to support different size, weight, and payload requirements while combining maneuverability and endurance in one packable system.
PDW CEO James Slider, commented, “Drones have evolved from a tactical advantage to a battlefield necessity. FPV systems in particular have reshaped tactics by delivering precision strike capability at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. Any force that cannot field them at scale is operating at a disadvantage.”
The system is capable of carrying payloads up to five pounds and has a 10km point-to-point range. When used with the C100 command-and-control relay, this range can exceed 20km.
The NDAA-compliant platform includes a high-performance Ground Control Station designed to support extended-range operations. It also features tool-less components to enable reconfiguration in the field. Updates to the airframe reduce overall weight while improving durability, and packaging and kitting have been refined to simplify transport, setup, and deployment.
Development of the Attritable Multirotor included operator input, testing cycles, and manufacturing readiness integration to establish a standardized, supportable configuration for scaled deployment.
PDW has stated that the platform will continue to be developed, with planned expansion to support additional roles including strike, ISR, and multi-agent operations. Experience from the company’s C100 sUAS program will contribute to ongoing system refinement.
