Compare Industrial Drones

Explore the ASW heavy-lift drone fleet below, each equipped with unique features and specifications tailored to meet diverse operational needs.

ILM Quadcopter

Elevated Performance Beyond Prosumer
11lb / 5kg Payload Capacity
  • Blue UAS and NDAA Compliant
  • Made in the US from aircraft-grade carbon fiber and aluminum
  • Four (4) Motors, 1158mm diameter, user adjustable height and ground clearance
  • Typical Takeoff Weight: 7 – 12 kg
  • Max endurance of 43+ minutes
  • Ships with CubePilot, GNSS (RTK Ready), Remote ID
  • Equipped with ArduCopter flight stack for fully autonomous missions
  • Compatible with Parasafe parachute for enhanced safety during operations
  • Built with modular, serviceable, plug-and-play arms
  • Includes a luggage-sized Pelican™ brand case
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Custom Payload Integration Support and Training Available through Aero Systems West

HLM Quadcopter

Superior Payload Capacity Upgrade
31lbs / 14kg Payload Capacity
  • Blue UAS and NDAA Compliant
  • Made in the US from aircraft-grade carbon fiber and aluminum
  • Four (4) Motors, 1505mm diameter, user adjustable height and ground clearance
  • Typical Takeoff Weight: 16 – 32 kg
  • Max endurance of 50+ minutes
  • Ships with CubePilot, Redundant GNSS (RTK Ready), Remote ID
  • Equipped with ArduCopter flight stack for fully autonomous missions
  • Compatible with Parasafe parachute for enhanced safety during operations
  • Built with modular, serviceable, plug-and-play arms
  • Includes a custom hard case that provides robust protection and facilitates easy transport
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Custom Payload Integration Support and Training Available through Aero Systems West

HLM Hexacopter

Enhanced Stability and Payload Flexibility
56lbs / 25kg Payload Capacity
  • Blue UAS and NDAA Compliant
  • Made in the US from aircraft-grade carbon fiber and aluminum
  • Six (6) Motors, 1658mm diameter, user adjustable height and ground clearance
  • Typical Takeoff Weight: 24 – 45 kg
  • Max endurance of 50+ minutes
  • Modular Tray, Ships with CubePilot System, Redundant GNSS (RTK ready), Remote ID
  • Equipped with ArduCopter flight stack for fully autonomous missions
  • Built with modular, serviceable, plug-and-play arms
  • Includes a custom hard case that provides robust protection and facilitates easy transport
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Custom Payload Integration Support and Training Available through Aero Systems West

HLM Octocopter

Maximum Payload, Power and Precision
66lbs / 30kg Payload Capacity
  • Blue UAS and NDAA Compliant
  • Made in the US from aircraft-grade carbon fiber and aluminum
  • Eight (8) Motors, 2107mm diameter, user adjustable height and ground clearance
  • Typical Takeoff Weight: 43 – 72 kg
  • Max endurance of 50+ minutes
  • Modular Tray, Ships with CubePilot System, Redundant GNSS (RTK ready), Remote ID
  • Equipped with ArduCopter flight stack for fully autonomous missions
  • Built with modular, serviceable, plug-and-play arms
  • Includes a custom hard case that provides robust protection and facilitates easy transport
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Custom Payload Integration Support and Training Available through Aero Systems West

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?

From precision sensors to stealth startup prototypes, ASW’s heavy-lift platforms are engineered to integrate almost any payload—whether it’s off-the-shelf, in development, or one-of-a-kind. Common payloads can be mounted using our modular tray system. For specialized integrations, our engineering team can design a custom bolt-on interface tailored to your mission needs.

We don’t limit innovation—if it fits the platform and meets FAA guidelines, we’ll help you lift it.

Common Payload Types We Support:


Imaging & Visual Systems

  • RGB and DSLR cameras (Sony, Canon, Phase One)

  • EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared) systems (CACI, Gremsy, Trillium etc.)

  • Thermal imaging cameras (FLIR, Workswell etc.)

  • Multispectral & hyperspectral sensors

  • 360° panoramic and cinematic camera rigs

  • Your custom optical payloads, stealth systems, and more


Remote Sensing & Surveying

  • LiDAR systems (e.g., RIEGL, Velodyne, Livox)

  • Photogrammetry payloads

  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

  • Magnetometers and geophysical sensors

  • Atmospheric gas or air quality sensors

  • Prototype sensors and undisclosed research payloads welcome


Agricultural & Environmental

  • NDVI/multispectral crop health sensors

  • Spray systems for precision agriculture

  • Seed dispersal mechanisms

  • Environmental sampling probes

  • Wildlife observation & habitat mapping gear

  • Emerging environmental payloads and more


Delivery & Deployment

  • Package delivery containers

  • Medical supply drop kits

  • Controlled release mechanisms (servo-triggered)

  • Payload baskets and sling systems

  • Winch-and-drop delivery modules

  • Beta systems, test hardware, and field prototypes supported


Specialized & Tactical (Non-Weaponized)

  • Counter-UAS detection systems

  • RF jammers and signal intelligence sensors

  • Search & rescue (SAR) beacons and loudspeakers

  • High-powered spotlights or strobe arrays

  • Emergency communication repeaters

  • ISR Packages for public service agencies (drone as a first responder)


Custom Payload Support

Have something different in mind?
We offer:

  • CAD-based payload fitment analysis

  • Custom trays, brackets, and dampening systems

  • Regulated/unregulated power interface design

  • Custom wiring, testing, and validation

  • Integration support for stealth programs and field tests

ASW offers training courses for all of the systems we sell.  In-depth sessions are available for novice operators and those without existing certifications, while short courses are available for more experienced pilots simply requiring familiarity training on their new vehicle. Additionally, currency days with factory certified trainers are available for those who need to log flight time for operational requirements.

In addition to conducting training, ASW has helped multiple sUAS manufactures develop OEM courses to complement their products.  If you have a new system ready for market and wish to offer the best value to your clients, please consider contacting ASW to develop a customized training solution.

 

​The team at ASW has extensive experience providing complex unmanned systems to civil and government customers. We can provide expert solutions to meet your requirements. Our services include:

  • Full Systems Engineering Support
  • OEM Design, Integration, & Custom Builds
  • Payload Design
  • Software Design
  • Consultation

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Yes, through our sister company, PARASAFE

In July of 2021, Aero Systems West, Inc. was acquired by Nippon Kayaku Company. This acquisition further advanced our commitment to enabling UAS flight safety. Nippon Kayaku Company has contributed to UAS safety through the development of high reliability fast deploying parachute safety devices. Through this acquisition, Nippon Kayaku Company and ASW have unified their visions and goals to deliver “Safety as a Standard.”

Parasafe is now available directly through ASW – Safety As A Standard: Introducing the PARASAFE® CA12-01 25kg Parachute Safety System for Drones!

With Accident Protection we’ll repair your drone after any accident, regardless of cause.

All DroneCare Complete customers who have completed their training are eligible for Accident Protection.

We provide hassle-free regular maintenance by aviation experts to keep your drone working well for years

Simply use our pre-paid shipping label; we’ll check every nut and bolt, replace any worn-out parts, and ensure all subsystems are fully upgraded

With our ONE YEAR Limited Warranty, our experienced customer service team will repair any unforeseen issues.

Need help? Call us at (408) 599-2791—we’re here to assist.

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Aero Systems West is a California-based, US-made manufacturer and provider of heavy lift multirotor UAVs/UAS, backed by over a century of reliability and experience of our parent company, Nippon Kayaku.
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