Get more done with ASW’s reliable, NDAA-compliant heavy-lift drone fleet—customizable to meet your mission and ready for your payloads.
We manufacture NDAA-compliant heavy-lift drones, tailored for industrial and government use. Our platforms are engineered for safety, reliability, and integration with custom payloads—supporting critical missions across many industries.
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Onward and Upward
Next-Gen Modular Industrial Drones,
Made in the USA
ASW drones are built for the future of industrial flight—modular, mission-ready platforms engineered to lift real-world payloads like sensors, LiDAR, cargo, and tooling with precision. NDAA-compliant and American made, they offer next-gen reliability, seamless adaptability, and performance trusted in the field.
Your mission, our lift.™
Since 2015, ASW has been led by a diverse team of flight instructors, engineers, and unmanned systems experts—bringing real-world experience from both the public and private sectors.
Engineering Real-World Solutions
Advancing Industrial Drone Technology Worldwide
At ASW, we’re not just building drones—we’re building a fleet that’s designed to meet the real demands of modern industry. With the support of our parent company, Nippon Kayaku, we’re scaling up to become a global leader in heavy-lift drone development—combining reliable lift, modular design, and integrated safety systems that raise the bar for industrial UAVs.
From wildfire tech showcases at NASA Ames to complex infrastructure and logistics missions, we’re proud to support the emerging applications that are pushing drone technology forward. Because when the mission matters, the fleet has to perform.
ASW is proud to be a partner and authorized North American dealer of CubePilot. The world′s most advanced Autopilot-On-Module® for open autonomous unmanned.
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Which platform is right for your payload? Our industrial drones excel at long range and heavy lifting.
Commercial Drone Parachute Systems
Pyro Actuated sUAS Parachute Safety Systems
Certified and Compliant: Class 9 certified pyrotechnic.
Protect your crew and priceless drone payloads with our pyrotechnically actuated Class 9 Certified parachute system. Available for integration and purchase today.
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Design your UAS payload requirements
ASW has extensive experience delivering highly specialized heavy-lift unmanned systems tailored for both civil and government clients. We offer expert solutions designed to meet your specific mission requirements.
- Mission Driven Engineering
- OEM Design & Integration
- Payload & Software Design
- Custom Builds
- NDAA Compliant Configurations
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NDAA-Compliant Heavy-Lift Drone Platform
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