AeroVironment
AVAVAeroVironment holds 20+ years of US Army installed base across Raven, Puma, and Switchblade platforms — a doctrine and training moat that no technology advantage can quickly displace.
Products
Switchblade 300
dronesemi-autonomousairThe Switchblade 300 is a tactical missile system designed for rapid deployment and precision strikes.
EO/IR sensor, encrypted communication, GPS guidance, designed for portability
Embedded flight control software, target acquisition algorithms
Compatible with common military C2 systems, supports standard data encryption
Addresses the need for infantry units to conduct quick, precise strikes without collateral damage.
Empowers ground troops with airstrike capability, enhancing situational lethality on-demand.
Limited range and endurance; unsuitable for persistent or long-range surveillance.
Switchblade 600
dronesemi-autonomousairThe Switchblade 600 provides longer-range kinetic precision strikes with enhanced targeting capabilities.
EO/IR sensor, extended-range targeting, secure communications, GPS navigation
Advanced flight control systems with integrated targeting algorithms
Interoperable with allied C2 systems, modular data links for agile missions
Developed for situations requiring heavier payload delivery over greater distances.
Offers reconnaissance and strike capabilities at extended ranges, useful for special operations.
Limited by single-use design; cannot perform continuous surveillance missions.
RQ-20 Puma
dronehuman-operatedairThe RQ-20 Puma is a lightweight, hand-launched UAV designed for ISR missions.
EO/IR cameras, AES-256 encrypted communications, replaceable payload modules
Proprietary flight control and real-time data processing software
Compatible with ground control stations, supports NATO STANAG 4586
Fulfills the need for portable, field-deployable intelligence solutions for ground forces.
Provides real-time intelligence and situational awareness to deployed units.
Limited payload capacity and endurance compared to larger UAVs.
Quantix Recon
dronefully-autonomousairQuantix Recon is a hybrid VTOL UAV optimized for automated reconnaissance and mapping operations.
High-resolution RGB camera, terrain-following radar, autonomous VTOL capability
Includes AV DSS for flight planning and autonomous data processing
Can export data in standard formats for GIS software use
Provides a fully-autonomous data collection solution for non-permissive environments.
Allows for precision mapping and reconnaissance with minimal operator input.
Restricted flight range and payload capacity; not ideal for heavy load missions.