Big Payloads. Bigger Possibilities.

Scale operations with a flexible drone platform that is NDAA-compliant, field serviceable, and built to grow with your mission instead of locking you into a closed system.

With over a decade of field-proven experience, ASW engineers and manufactures NDAA-compliant heavy-lift drone systems in the United States, purpose-built for real-world missions.

Backed by Nippon Kayaku and trusted worldwide across government, research, and industrial sectors, our platforms deliver unmatched reliability, modularity, and integrated safety systems that scale with your operation.

Your Mission, Our Lift™

UAV engineered to outlast the mission — because when your needs change, your platform adapts. Not the other way around.

Drones that carry what you need... cameras lidar thermal sensors mapping systems emergency response kits delivery payloads agricultural equipment more. 

Mission-Ready. Payload-Optimized.

The Modular Drone Platform Built Around Your Mission

The HLM platform isn’t a product off the shelf — it’s a configurable solution designed for real-world operations. Whether you’re flying EO/IR, LiDAR, custom delivery systems, or experimental tools, we work with you to select, mount, and test the right payload for your needs. With an open-source flight stack, U.S. manufacturing, and deep integration partnerships, ASW delivers more than a drone — we deliver a path to deployment.

Testimonials

From surveillance to search and rescue, our systems support mission-critical operations around the globe. See how professionals across sectors are putting ASW platforms to work.

Your Mission, Our Lift™

From onsite deployment to pilot training and system integration, ASW supports your team through every stage of your drone program. Our engineers, trainers, and field ops crew work alongside you—so your mission starts with confidence and ends with results.

Trusted Voices in a Rapidly Evolving Industry

Supporting Smarter Regulation and Safer Innovation

ASW has spent over a decade supporting real-world missions—and the policies that govern them. As active members of FAA and ASTM working groups, we’re committed to advancing safe, scalable drone operations.

We work closely with industry leaders like CubePilot and ArduPilot to stay at the forefront of open architecture, regulatory readiness, and next-gen drone capability. Whether you’re navigating new rules or exploring what’s possible, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

The ASW HLM Quadcopter, on display at The CubePilot booth Xponential Expo 2025, Houston TX

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.

Certified and Compliant: Class 9 certified

Protect your crew and priceless drone payloads with our pyrotechnically actuated Class 9 Certified parachute system. Available for integration and purchase today.

Autopilots

Redundant Autopilots from Cubepilot

Cables & Accessories

Critical components for your drones

Built to Evolve With You

Most drones are built to be replaced. Ours are built to be upgraded.

At ASW, we design open-architecture platforms that don’t lock you into fixed payloads or short product life cycles. Whether you’re integrating next-gen sensors, expanding operations, or adopting new battery and safety tech, our modular systems make it possible — without starting from scratch.

From mission-specific retrofits to full rebuilds and field-serviceable parts, we make it easy to adapt your fleet as the industry moves forward. Buy it. Fly it. Grow with it.

Go Beyond Pre-Built. If you’re ready to move past fixed payloads and vendor lock-in, ASW offers a future-proof drone system engineered for performance, compliance, and control.

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