Sending the Xtender before humans to save lives.
Special Operations Forces (SOF) operate in austere environments and continue to be at the forefront of the battle against foreign and domestic terror activities. As the operating environment changes, the gap between non-state and state actor capabilities diminishes, and the threat to force and mission success increases significantly.
To ensure the success of SOF in their missions, operators must gain superior situational awareness and situational understanding, allowing them to accelerate tactical decision-making. To achieve such capabilities, Special Operations Forces are looking for a small, lightweight, rugged, modular, expandable, multi-use, and easy-to-use sUAS that can operate indoors, approach facilities from the outdoors, and provide the best answer to ISR missions. To add to that, the Xtender requires minimal training and minimal maintenance to optimize operability.
The Xtender UAS allows SOF to become more lethal, more efficient, and more dominant on the battlefield while reducing the risk for casualties. It is easy to carry, blends seamlessly into the SOF existing equipment and clothing, and is transferable between operators.
The Drone Operating System (Drone OS) and the Ground Control System (GCS) of the Xtender apply to other tactical platforms for other SOF-related missions (Outdoors ISR, EOD, Precision Strike, and more). The Xtender tactical micro UAS allows SOF operators to train, maintain, and carry minimal weight and equipment – for maximal operational advantage.
