Overview

PDW is a defense technology company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2018 and employing roughly 200 to 500 people, with an estimated annual revenue below $10 million. It is privately held and serves the military-defense, public-safety, and government sectors, as well as automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. The company makes autonomous drones and unmanned aerial systems, including its C100 quadcopter. In July 2026, PDW reported a conditional $820 million loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War to support domestic drone production.

At a glance

What PDW makes

PDW produces the C100 quadcopter, designed for rapid deployment in GPS-denied environments, and holds ISO 9001 certification.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Sensor (source: pdw.ai).

Certifications

PDW is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — pdw.ai

Latest developments

• 2026-10-30 — Ditto’s Propagate Software to be Employed on PDW’s C100 sUAS (businesswire.com)

• 2026-10-12 — PDW, The Fourth Law, and Odd Systems Announce Partnership to Bring Ukrainian Thermal Camera Technology into U.S. Production (pdw.ai)

• 2026-09-02 — PDW Expands National Engineering Footprint with New Denver and Boston Locations (pdw.ai)

• 2026-07-31 — PDW Receives Conditional $820 Million Loan Commitment from U.S. Department of War to Power America’s Drone Arsenal (pdw.ai)

• 2026-06-04 — PDW Announces Agreement to Acquire Vanteon, Expanding Communications Expertise and Engineering Capacity (pdw.ai)

• 2026-03-25 — PDW Raises Over $110M in Series B Financing to Expand Product Offerings (pdw.ai)

Facilities

PDW is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Huntsville, Alabama — pdw.ai

Company details

PDW is privately held, with an estimated revenue band below $10 million and an employee base of 200 to 500, and it expanded its engineering presence to Denver and Boston in September 2026. PDW was founded in 2018, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 8 years in operation (founded 2018). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does PDW make?

PDW is a defense technology company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2018 and employing roughly 200 to 500 people, with an estimated annual revenue below $10 million. It is privately held and serves the military-defense, public-safety, and government sectors, as well as automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. The company makes autonomous drones and unmanned aerial systems, including its C100 quadcopter. In July 2026, PDW reported a conditional $820 million loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War to support domestic drone production.

Where is PDW headquartered?

PDW is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama (400 Diamond Dr NW, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806-4531).

When was PDW founded?

PDW was founded in 2018.

How big is PDW?

PDW has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the <$10M range (estimated).

What certifications does PDW hold?

PDW lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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