Platform One is UAS Nexus’s signature standardized attritable drone ecosystem designed to simplify integration, reduce costs, and provide the flexibility to fine-tune for any application. It combines a modular airframe, interoperable payloads, and standardized radios and autopilots into a cohesive system and reliable performance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Organizations deploying unmanned aerial systems often face lengthy integration cycles, high component costs, and limited flexibility when adapting drones for different missions, which hampers rapid prototyping and scalable operations.
Solution
Platform One provides a standardized, attritable drone ecosystem that combines a modular airframe with interchangeable payloads, radios, and autopilots. By using standardized wiring, connectors, and open software frameworks (iNav, BF, PX4, ArduPilot, VOXL), the system reduces integration time and cost while supporting a wide range of applications. The modular design enables users to configure the drone for small‑team trials or large‑scale deployments, and the attritable airframe allows for sustainable, repeatable use. Compliance with Blue UAS and NDAA‑compatible components ensures suitability for regulated environments. The fully assembled, pre‑tested drone is delivered ready for immediate operation, providing a reliable foundation for unmanned missions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are defense contractors, government agencies, and commercial enterprises that require flexible, cost‑effective drone solutions for rapid prototyping, field testing, and scalable unmanned operations.
Features
- Modular airframe architecture with plug‑and‑play components
- Interoperable payloads and radios for mission‑specific customization
- Standardized connectors and wiring to streamline integration
- Support for multiple open‑source autopilot stacks (ArduPilot, PX4, VOXL, iNav, BF)
- Attritable airframe design for sustainable, repeatable deployments
- Scalable configuration options for both small‑team prototypes and large‑scale fleets
- Blue UAS alignment and NDAA‑compliant component options
- Fully assembled and tested drone delivered ready for use