Superwake RPAS

SW-117

Onboard DAA for unlimited BVLOS. Tested in Canada's toughest conditions, from -40C to 40C.

240km
Range
4-8hr
Solar Endurance
5hr
Non-Solar Endurance
60km/hr
Cruise Speed
5.3 m
Wingspan
25 kg
MTOW
Catapult
Launch
Skid
Landing
Overview

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 -40C.

SW-117 aircraft staged for winter field operations
SW-117 flying over winter terrain
SW-117 long-range flight over snowy landscape
Key Capabilities

Built beyond radio range.

01

Unlimited BVLOS

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

02

Starlink connectivity

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

03

Solar-extended endurance

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

04

Extreme cold rated

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

05

Ultra-quiet operation

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

06

Deploy anywhere

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

Technical Specifications

Full specs.

Performance

BVLOSUnlimited (Onboard Detect and Avoid)
Communication rangeUnlimited (Onboard Starlink)
Endurance5 hr non-solar, 4-8 hr solar
Cruising speed60 km/hr
Range240 km

Platform

Max takeoff weight25 kg
Wingspan5.3 m
LaunchCatapult
LandingSkid
Min operating temp-40C
Payload Options

Mission-matched sensors.

Sony ILX-LR1 mapping payload
Mapping

Sony ILX-LR1

61 MP mapping payload for high-resolution aerial survey and environmental operations.

NextVision Nighthawk ISR payload
ISR

NextVision Nighthawk

Low-cost uncooled infrared and electro-optical stabilized gimbal for day and night operations.

Silvus 4400 communications payload
Extended communications

Silvus 4400

Onboard mesh radio for extended communications and relay in remote terrain.

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.

Field Proven, Quiet, True BVLOS.

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.

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