51. Primoco UAV SE – Czech Republic
Primoco UAV SE, a Czech company established in 2015, is a manufacturer of medium-sized, fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles and provides related aerial services.
The company has gained significant international recognition for its robust, long-endurance platforms, which are designed for both civil and military applications.
Primoco UAV distinguishes itself through its commitment to high standards, achieving crucial certifications that enable its drones to operate in diverse and highly regulated airspaces globally.
For defense and security applications, Primoco UAV’s flagship product, the Primoco One 150, is a versatile fixed-wing UAV known for its impressive capabilities.
It boasts a maximum takeoff weight of 150 kilograms (330 pounds), a flight endurance of up to 15 hours, and a range of up to 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles), with a payload capacity of up to 30 kilograms (66 pounds), allowing for the integration of various sensors including optical, infrared, and SIGINT payloads.
Critically, the Primoco One 150 is the first medium-sized UAV in its class to achieve both NATO STANAG 4703 military certification and EASA Light UAS Operator Certificate SAIL III civil operating authorization, making it uniquely positioned for deployment in both military and civilian-controlled airspaces for missions such as intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, border and coastal protection, communication support, and even artillery fire guidance.
