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OPDW C100 Multi-Mission Platform

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OPDW C100 Multi-Mission Platform

Overview

The OPDW C100 is a multi-mission platform equipped with military-grade payloads, advanced drivetrain, and Blue UAS approved avionics. It offers long-endurance organic ISR capabilities, edge computing, and a suite of autonomy features aimed at reducing cognitive burden and providing hands-free functionality. Its ruggedized IP54 design allows for easy transportation by folding into a compact form.

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Specifications

Folded / Unfolded Dimensions: 24” x 15” x 8” / 64” x 65” x 11” Weight: 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) Max Payload Mass: Up to 10 lbs (4.5 kg) with Long Endurance Pack (LEP) batteries Long Endurance Battery: 74 minutes with ISR payload Range: 6.2+ miles (10+ km) Cruise Speed: 22.3 mph (36 km/h) Max Speed: 40 mph (64.8 km/h) Wind Limits: 30 mph sustained, 40 mph gust (ISR configuration) 25 mph sustained, 35 mph gust (up to 5 lbs gross payload weight)

  • 20 mph sustained, 30 mph gust (up to 10 lbs gross payload weight)

Night Operations: Zero light emission mode with IR LEDs and strobe lights Acoustic Signature: 61dB @ 5m away / non-audible at 600 meters Autonomy: Visual Point Hold, Collision Prevention, Object Detection Compute Core: Modal AI’s VOXL1 Qualcomm 812 + optional Nvidia Xavier NX Weatherization: IP54 Supply Chain: NDAA Compliant / Blue UAS

Performance

Flight Time: 80 minutes at 2 lbs payload 70 minutes at 4 lbs payload 60 minutes at 6 lbs payload 50 minutes at 8 lbs payload

  • 40 minutes at 10 lbs payload

Questions to Ask at Demonstration

Visibility and Detection:

  1. How far away can the C100 be seen by enemies?
  2. What are its IR and thermal signatures?
  3. What is the acoustic signature in different operational modes?

Data and Communication:

  1. What are the bandwidth requirements for usable FMV feeds from the sensor to the operator?
  2. How is sensitive data managed on the drone? Is there local hosting or a store-and-forward mechanism that zeroizes upon impact?
  3. Is telemetry parsed in a separate channel to facilitate multi-enclave / shareable classification products when working with partner forces?

Battery and Power:

  1. Are the batteries proprietary? What is their lifespan and chemistry?
  2. How does the drone perform in different environmental conditions such as winter, ice, rain, and high winds?
  3. Is saltwater exposure an issue? How does it handle dust storms?

Durability and Maintenance:

  1. What is the most commonly broken part, and should we stock spare parts in advance?
  2. Is there a 24/7/365 manned hotline for support, reachable via public VOIP?

Operational Use:

  1. Has the product been used in a theater of war, and by whom?
  2. Can we get contact information for those users to discuss their experiences?
  3. Can the drone be flown during the demonstration?

Cost and Support:

  1. What is the price for the drone, ground control station (GCS), and enough batteries for continuous operation?
  2. How is sensitive data secured on the drone, especially considering potential capture by adversaries?

Notes from Prior Demonstrations

The C100 is considered as good as it gets for current US DoD applications, particularly for GWOT operations. Not yet suitable for LSCO until frequency hopping radios and relay systems are integrated. Solid support for non-DoD CONUS operations.

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