Compact, waterproof tactical drone (300g MTOW) with 20 km range, grenade-launcher deployable, swarming capability, and modular ISR or kinetic payloads.

# DefendTex D40 – Compact Tactical Drone and Loitering Munition

The D40 by DefendTex is a compact, waterproof tactical drone engineered for rapid deployment, ISR, and optionally-kinetic missions. Lightweight and transportable, it is designed to operate in harsh environments and can be launched from multiple platforms to support dismounted forces and special operations.

Key Features and Advantages

1. Multi-Mode Launch & Rapid Deployment

D40 can be launched from a 40mm grenade launcher, hand-launched, or deployed from dedicated launch systems, enabling immediate sortie generation at the point of need.

2. Swarming & Autonomous Operations

The platform supports semi-autonomous swarming for coordinated group behaviors and includes GPS-based autopilot navigation for precise waypoint flight and loitering without continuous manual control.

3. Modular Payload Flexibility

A modular payload bay accepts ISR sensors (EO/IR), electronic warfare modules, smoke/flash devices, or small kinetic warheads—allowing mission-specific configurations from surveillance to effect delivery.

4. Survivability & Recoverability

Built with a waterproof and durable airframe, the D40 endures harsh conditions. When configured for ISR it can be recovered and reused; expendable mission loads remain a low-cost option for attritable operations.

5. Tactical Advantages

Lightweight (~300 g MTOW) and with an operational range of up to 20 km and endurance suitable for short loiter tasks, D40 offers infantry-level organic reconnaissance, target acquisition, and limited strike or disruption capability.