Houston, TX, USA- When seconds determine safer outcomes, the ability to see and respond firsthand can define a country’s safety. Today, Paladin introduced Knighthawk 2.0, its newest autonomous NDAA-compliant drone. Built on Drone as a First Responder (DFR) technology, Knighthawk 2.0 is designed to modernize public safety infrastructure around the globe by strengthening emergency response, protecting first responders, and safeguarding communities when it matters most.
Across cities, disaster zones, and critical incidents, first responders need public safety infrastructure that is fast, reliable, and mission-ready. Knighthawk 2.0 delivers unmatched speed and precision, reaching the scene in just 70 seconds to provide real-time aerial situational awareness and enhance operational efficiency. Engineered to save lives from the very first moments of a crisis, Knighthawk 2.0 is the next breakthrough for public safety infrastructure. It has over a 40-minute flight time, operates across diverse terrain and unpredictable conditions, and is guided by advanced sensors, precision GPS, and obstacle avoidance. Its 4K Wide, Zoom, and 640p thermal camera, combined with unlimited-range 5G/LTE connectivity, keeps first responders informed and ahead of every situation.
From the United States to India and Portugal, Paladin is delivering Knighthawk 2.0 rapid-response capabilities to first responders worldwide. To enhance global impact, Paladin has partnered with Beyond Vision, a Portuguese drone manufacturer, combining Paladin’s all-in-one DFR solution with Beyond Vision’s expertise in NATO-compliant, fully autonomous UAV systems.
Knighthawk 2.0 isn’t just a drone; it’s public safety infrastructure built for the global scale. It allows countries to have immediate real-time aerial situational awareness, reduce risk, and make faster, more informed decisions in the moments where every second counts. “Public safety is the backbone of modern civilization. When people do not feel safe, everything suffers. We’re excited to launch Knighthawk 2.0 to help build safer cities, and give any city across the world less than 70 second response time for any emergency,”said Divyaditya Shrivastava, CEO of Paladin.
We invite attendees at the World Defense Show (WDS) to experience Knighthawk 2.0 up close. Paladin will showcase the capabilities of the newest drone and how it can deliver rapid aerial situational awareness, empower first responders, and strengthen public safety infrastructure globally. Paladin is sharing a booth with Beyond Vision, providing WDS attendees with the opportunity to explore the capabilities and global deployment solutions. Visit Hall 1, Booth N32 to explore the technology, meet the teams, and see how Knighthawk 2.0 is setting a new standard for public safety when every second counts.
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For more information about Paladin and Beyond Vision, please visit https://www.paladindrones.io/ and https://beyond-vision.com/
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Houston TX, 6 October 2021—Following the success of Knighthawk and Watchtower, Paladin is extending LTE capabilities to DJI in an effort to help departments start drone-as-a-first-responder (DFR) programs quicker and more effectively.
Paladin founder Divy Shrivastava spent most of his childhood in a town 25 min north of Columbus, Ohio. In 2016, just as he was readying to attend Berkley for Engineering, a close friend’s house caught fire and burned down. This event had a massive impact on Divy and the community as a whole and introduced him to the world of public safety.
He knew there had to be a better way. After talking to the local fire chief, he learned two important facts: 1) a fire doubles in size every 30 seconds. 2) First responders never have enough information when they arrive on the scene. This is because when someone calls 911, they’re usually panicked or not trained to assess a scene.
After another fire burned down a campus church during his first year at Berkley, claiming several lives, Divy set out to found Paladin with a single mission – send autonomous drones to 911 calls to give first responders a live overhead view of an emergency before they arrive, helping to increase situational awareness, decrease response times, and save lives.
In 2021, Paladin released Knighthawk—an autonomous drone with LTE connection, enabling it to fly BVLOS missions and Watchtower—Paladin’s cloud-based DFR software, capable of drone flight, multi-device live video feed, and data management all within one platform.
Paladin EXT is the next evolution of Paladin’s mission to equip first responders with a one-stop solution for a more effective DFR response. Paladin EXT integrates directly with DJI Matrice 300 and Matrice 30 via the built-in PSDK port to leverage the extended range of an LTE connection.
“Paladin’s mission is to build technology that saves lives. Every department that wants DFR should be able to use it – it’s our responsibility as a company to remove barriers to make this happen,” said Paladin founder Divy Shrivastava. “Now, with the EXT module, departments won’t need to purchase new equipment to do it. It brings the ease of use and unlimited range of Paladin’s C2 link to the amazing capabilities of DJI’s Matrice lineup, making DFR more accessible than ever before.”
With LTE connection, drones are able to safely travel beyond a 3-mile radius from their home base. Traditional radio-based drones carry limitations both in range and scalability because of the need for remote pilots-in-command (RPICs) with a direct connection from the remote controller to the drone.
By leveraging the power of LTE, agencies and departments can eliminate the need for larger fleets and RPICs on rooftops and cut down on unnecessary costs to cover the same area. LTE allows for a 3:1 coverage when compared to radio-controlled drones.
LTE is also a major factor in how Paladin is able to acquire BVLOS waivers without the need for a visual observer (VO) on a roof for its existing customers and partners.
EXT will be available for purchase as of October 6th, 2022 directly from Paladin Drones. To learn more about EXT or to schedule a virtual demo, visit Paladin’s website at paladindrones.io.
About Paladin Drones
Since its founding in 2018, Paladin has set out to solve the lack of critical information first responders experience when responding to calls for service by pushing the limits of next-generation drone technology. Our mission is to harness the power of LTE to give public safety agencies the UAV and remote operation platform they need to gather vital information before arriving on the scene. Through this, we’ve seen improved officer safety and more effective and efficient service to the communities they protect. Headquartered in Houston TX, Paladin’s all-in-one solution for Drone as a First Responder (DFR) is powered by our LTE platform that allows first responders to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and deploy autonomously from a remote home base. Utilizing LTE-based UAVs enables agencies to start a program in a cost-effective way and with fewer human resources to support the program.
For more information, visit https://paladindrones.io/
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