Superwake RPAS

SW-117

Long-range BVLOS platform built for Canada's toughest conditions. Field-proven. Mission-ready.

240 kmRange
4-8 hrSolar endurance
5.3 mWingspan
25 kgMax take off weight
Field-proven platform

Range, resilience, and quiet electric flight.

The Superwake SW-117 is a field-proven, long-range drone trusted across Canada for reliable performance in the toughest conditions. Equipped with proprietary detect-and-avoid (DAA) technology and Starlink connectivity, it enables seamless operations virtually anywhere. With an impressive 240 km range and versatile payload capacity, the SW-117 is built for serious missions. Its all-electric design ensures near-zero maintenance, while ultra-quiet operation minimizes disturbance to wildlife and reduces detectability. Engineered to perform in extreme environments, it has been tested in temperatures as low as -40 °C.

SW-117 in flight
SW-117 solar aircraft
SW-117 non-solar aircraft
Core capabilities

Built beyond radio range.

Unlimited BVLOS

Onboard detect-and-avoid technology supports beyond visual line-of-sight operations across remote terrain.

Starlink connectivity

Control the aircraft and payload from virtually anywhere, with onboard Starlink connectivity and no radio range limits.

Solar-extended endurance

Up to 8 hours of flight time with solar cells, paired with custom Li-ion batteries for serious missions.

Extreme cold rated

Tested in temperatures as low as -40 °C for reliable operation in harsh Canadian conditions.

Ultra-quiet operation

All-electric flight helps reduce detectability and minimizes disturbance to wildlife and communities.

Deploy anywhere

Catapult launch and skid landing support field operations where runways are not available.

Original SW-117 media

Remote-ready airframe. Real field work.

SW-117 landing
SW-117 operations
SW-117 field deployment
Specifications and payloads

Performance details.

BVLOSUnlimited (Onboard Detect and Avoid)
Communication RangeUnlimited (Onboard Starlink)
Endurance5 hr non-solar, 4-8 hr solar
Cruising Speed60 km/hr
Max Take off Weight25 kg
Wingspan5.3 m
LaunchCatapult
LandingSkid
Sony ILX-LR1 payload

Mapping

Sony ILX-LR1 61 MP

NextVision Nighthawk payload

ISR

NextVision Nighthawk

Extended Communications

Silvus 4400

Applications

Purpose-built for hard-to-reach work.

Wildlife surveying

Quiet, long-endurance flight for observing habitats with reduced disturbance.

Pipeline patrol

Persistent corridor inspection across remote infrastructure and challenging terrain.

Forest mapping

High-resolution mapping payloads for forestry, land management, and environmental operations.

Wildfire detection

Long-range aerial coverage for early detection, monitoring, and situational awareness.

Long-term surveillance

BVLOS-ready endurance for repeat missions where sustained eyes in the sky matter.

SW-117 RPAS

Field-proven. Quiet. Mission-ready.

With unlimited BVLOS capability, onboard Starlink communications, solar-extended endurance, and versatile payload support, the SW-117 gives teams a dependable aircraft for serious remote operations.