Uniform Sierra Aerospace, a developer of unmanned aircraft systems, has announced the launch of its upgraded Arrowhead ’24 drone model. This latest iteration builds on the success of its predecessor, widely utilized by public safety and government agencies across the United States including police, fire departments, and emergency management agencies.
The Arrowhead ’24 comes with a host of improvements that make it a superior performer in critical operations. Duncan Mulgrew, CEO of Uniform Sierra Aerospace, highlighted the significant enhancements, noting, “Arrowhead ’24 is a much higher performance aircraft than the original. It’s easier to fly, requiring only five or six minutes of training compared to multiple hours previously. Additionally, its design simplifies in-house manufacturing, allowing us to produce more units in less time.”
Key upgrades to the Arrowhead ’24 include a mesh-capable digital radio link, support for 320p/640p thermal cameras, over 18 minutes of flight time, improved indoor and GPS-denied position hold, enhanced LED floodlights, and an onboard module bay with an expansion connector. These features not only boost the drone’s functionality but also its adaptability to various mission needs, including those requiring thermal imaging.
The Arrowhead ’24 is designed to work in tandem with Uniform Sierra Aerospace’s other products, such as the Panther drone, which is tailored for first responders and search-and-rescue operations in outdoor environments. Mulgrew explained the synergy between the drones, saying, “The Arrowhead ’24 radio can communicate with Panther, which can relay signals to a ground station. This is particularly useful in challenging environments like buildings with steel support beams where signal penetration is difficult.”
Uniform Sierra Aerospace prides itself on compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), ensuring that its drones are devoid of components from countries that could compromise the security of their operations. This compliance is critical for states like Florida, which are actively removing Chinese-built drones from their fleets.
Mulgrew emphasized the benefits of sourcing from American and European suppliers, stating, “NDAA compliance not only secures our systems but also our supply chain. Working with American and European suppliers has allowed us to build more systems faster and more consistently, benefiting our end users.”
Uniform Sierra Aerospace’s drones are assembled in their production facility located in the Purdue Technology Center, a business incubator in the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette. This launch marks another milestone for the company in its commitment to advancing public safety technology.
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