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Protective Case Solutions for UAV & Unmanned Systems United States of America
Protective Case Solutions for UAV & Unmanned Systems
Pelican Products is the global leader in high-performance protective casing solutions, providing both custom-engineered and ready-to-deploy products for UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) and unmanned systems operators and manufacturers.
Backed by over five decades of manufacturing expertise, Pelican engineers cases using advanced materials that deliver exceptional durability and structural strength in demanding environments. Interior and exterior configurations can be fully customized to meet precise operational requirements.
Read the case study to find out how Pelican worked with Sechan Electronics to develop a custom protective solution for a ground control station supporting military drone operations.
Pelican develops protective case solutions from the ground up for any drone platform, ground control station, payload, or auxiliary equipment. Working closely with clients, Pelican engineers custom cases that meet precise operational requirements — regardless of weather, environment, or handling conditions.
With a portfolio of thousands of base products, Pelican offers both injection-molded and roto-molded case options that can be configured with features such as specialized latches, purge valves, skid runners, wheels, and more.
Case exteriors can be produced in a variety of colors and customized with branding, logos, and labeling to meet program or organizational requirements.
Case interiors can also be thoroughly customized, beginning with selection from a wide range of foam types that can all be precision-routed to your precise specifications. Options include:
Polyethylene Foam – strong and water-resistant with excellent vibration dampening and insulation properties
Polyurethane Foam – softer open-cell foam, ideal for sensitive equipment such as drone cameras and gimbal payloads
Anti-Static Polyethylene/Polyurethane – protects sensitive electronics against electrostatic buildup
Interiors can also be equipped with a wide range of additional protective features, including:
Elastomeric shock mounts
Velcro lockdown straps
Metal cradles
Reinforced corners
With advanced in-house testing capabilities, Pelican can evaluate case performance across a wide range of conditions. In addition to standard quality testing, cases can be validated to specific standards, applications, and operational requirements before leaving the facility, including:
Protector Cases are the global standard for mission-critical equipment protection, designed to meet IP67 and US/NATO mil-spec standards. Larger case sizes offer integrated wheels and retractable handles.
Product Highlight: 1510 Protector
The mil-spec 1510 Protector case is the maximum airline carry-on size, allowing you to travel conveniently with your drone equipment with minimal risk. It features ergonomic rubber over-molded top and side handles, as well as a retractable handle and quiet stainless-steel bearing wheels.
Air Cases
Air Cases feature innovative material design that makes them up to 40% lighter than other polymer cases, allowing you to carry more without compromising on protection. The watertight and dustproof cases are sealed with an o-ring gasket, and include an automatic pressure equalization valve.
Product Highlight: 1535 Air
The tough and lightweight 1535 Air case is the maximum airline carry-on size, allowing you to keep valuable drone equipment close at hand when you travel. Weighing less than 10 lbs with foam, it includes a retractable handle and quiet stainless-steel bearing wheels.
Storm Cases
Storm Cases feature the same rugged protection as the Protector product line, with the addition of unique press-and-pull latches that lock automatically and can be opened easily with a light touch. Available in a wide variety of form factors, these military-grade cases are ideal for transporting a variety of drone systems and equipment.
Vault Cases
Vault Cases are Pelican’s cost-effective alternatives, constructed from a high-impact polymer that delivers protection against crushing, dust, and harsh weather that is comparable to other cases. They feature push-button latches and ergonomic heavy-duty handles, and offer multiple interior protection options.
Pelican-Hardigg Cases
Pelican-Hardigg Cases are designed with 20% more protective material in the edges and corners, safeguarding your most mission-critical drone equipment against shock, vibration, dust and water. Trusted for over 40 years by the U.S. Military, these cases are fully customizable to your exact requirements.
Cargo Cases
Cargo Cases are designed for secure attachment to roof racks, truck beds and other vehicle mountings, featuring rugged roto-molded construction, lay-flat handles, and tie-down plates. With robust dust- and water-proofing, they are ideal for convenient transportation of drone platforms and heavy equipment.
Inter-Stacking Pattern Cases
The military-grade Inter-Stacking Pattern (ISP) cases are designed to eliminate load movement during rough and dynamic transportation. Engineered to fit NATO pallets, JMIC containers, 463L pallets or sea containers, they are available in six different sizes from 4 to 25 cubic feet of storage.
Applications
Pelican cases are deployed around the world to protect drone and unmanned systems equipment used in a range of different industries and use cases, including:
Military & Government
Pelican’s MIL-STD products have been tested under the harshest battlefield conditions imaginable, protecting mission-critical defense drones and payloads from punishing environmental stressors including sand, harsh weather, shock, and vibration.
Law Enforcement
Pelican’s military-spec, mission-ready cases allow law enforcement officers to transport their drone equipment safely and easily, and deploy it rapidly when every second counts.
Fire & Emergency Response
Designed in partnership with fire fighters and EMS professionals, Pelican’s dustproof, crushproof, and water-resistant EMS cases allow first responders to transport their equipment safely and easily.
Industrial
Pelican cases are designed to withstand the rigors of industrial environments, and are ideal for transportation and protection of drone survey equipment on construction sites, oil rigs, wind farms, maritime vessels, and more.
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