Palladion Systems provides the RD‑1 MICA V2, a 3D‑printed, tube‑launchable counter‑UAS interceptor that can be field‑configured for kinetic or electronic payloads to engage drone swarms. Its modular design cuts unit cost by up to 40 % and integrates with existing command‑and‑control networks for real‑time target acquisition, serving defense ministries and security contractors.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Unauthorized drone incursions and coordinated swarming attacks overwhelm existing air‑defense assets, while current counter‑UAS platforms are costly, bulky, and difficult to scale for diverse operational environments.
Solution
Palladion Systems offers the RD‑1 MICA V2, a 3D‑printed, dual‑use counter‑UAS (C‑UAS) designed to neutralize swarm threats efficiently. The system’s modular airframe can be tube‑launched and reconfigured for multiple mission profiles, delivering a lightweight yet robust interceptor. By leveraging additive manufacturing, the unit achieves a lower unit cost and rapid production cadence, enabling scalable deployment across strategic assets, secure airspace corridors, ISR missions, and search‑and‑rescue operations. Integrated guidance and networking allow real‑time target acquisition and coordination with existing command‑and‑control infrastructure, providing a cost‑effective alternative to legacy air‑defense solutions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are defense ministries, military air‑defense units, and security contractors responsible for protecting critical infrastructure, airspace, and conducting ISR or SAR missions.
Features
- Fully 3D‑printed airframe reduces material waste and manufacturing lead time, cutting unit cost by up to 40 % versus traditional metal airframes.
- Dual‑use configuration supports both kinetic interception and electronic disruption payloads, selectable in the field.
- Tube‑launchable design fits standard 40 mm launch tubes, enabling rapid deployment from ground vehicles, ships, or fixed sites.
- Modular payload bay permits quick swapping of sensors, jamming modules, or kinetic warheads without specialized tools.
- Swarm‑engagement algorithm processes multiple targets simultaneously, prioritizing threats based on velocity and proximity.
- Integrated inertial navigation and data link provide autonomous flight and real‑time telemetry to a networked C2 console.
- Scalable production pipeline supports batch manufacturing for large‑scale procurement programs.