The Palladyne™ Pilot is a Drone developed by Palladyne AI (United States). Key specifications: flight time 2.5 h, range 10 km, service ceiling 1000 m, top speed 30 m/s.
RoboScore
Speculative — thin evidence
No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
4 of 9 signals present
Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.
Weighted factors
average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count
Ranked #27 of 41 in the Drone standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #16 · worst #27
3 days carry something the board can name:
- 11 Aug Its maker's news lifted the score 2.15 — the board noticed.
- 5 Sept Robo Score rose 1.06 — its evidence changed.
- 9 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 0.51 — the board noticed.
One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 41 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.
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Overview
Palladyne™ Pilot offers real-time control and adaptive capabilities for complex flying missions, seamlessly integrating with various UAV systems to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Flagship features
- Advanced navigation system
- High-resolution imaging capabilities
- Suitable for various weather conditions
- Designed for durability
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Northern Strike 26-2 swarm autonomy validation invited
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Drone- Flight time
- 2.5 h
- Range
- 10 km
- Service ceiling
- 1000 m
- Top speed
- 30 m/s
- Mission payload
- 5 kg
- Takeoff weight
- 2.5 kg
- Wind resistance
- 20 m/s
- Camera
- 20 MP
- Thermal camera
- Yes
- LiDAR
- Yes
- GPS accuracy
- 5 cm
- BVLOS approved
- Yes
- Autonomous landing
- Yes
- Obstacle avoidance
- Yes
- IP rating
- IP65
- Operating temp
- -10°C to 50°C
- Regulatory
- FAA Part 107, CE
Company profile
- Founded
- 1983
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- Industries Served
- Defense,Military,Intelligence,Surveillance,Reconnaissance
Movement & precision1
- Navigation Type
- Autonomous drone control / closed-loop autonomy
Controls & integration2
- Compatible Vision
- Multi-modal sensors
- Software Platform
- Palladyne Pilot
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.
1 other robot in this category has one.
Add a deployment →Company milestones
- Apr 2026DeploymentNorthern Strike 26-2 swarm autonomy validation invited
- Mar 2026PartnershipDraganfly and Palladyne AI complete SwarmOS integration
- Feb 2026DeploymentIntelliSwarm first flight on Banshee with SwarmOS
- Jan 2026MilestonePalladyne AI awarded U.S. Air Force swarming contract
- Dec 2024DeploymentFirst small-drone autonomous tracking flight
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Palladyne™ Pilot?
- The Palladyne™ Pilot is developed by Palladyne AI, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Palladyne™ Pilot?
- The Palladyne™ Pilot is a Drone made by Palladyne AI.
- How much does the Palladyne™ Pilot cost?
- Pricing for the Palladyne™ Pilot is not publicly listed — contact Palladyne AI for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the Palladyne™ Pilot?
- Key specifications of the Palladyne™ Pilot: flight time 2.5 h, range 10 km, service ceiling 1000 m, top speed 30 m/s, mission payload 5 kg.
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