# Powerus - Complete Reference

> Powerus is a U.S.-based defense technology company building autonomous systems for air, land, and sea. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we develop mission-critical platforms for defense, security, and critical infrastructure applications.

## Company Information

### About Powerus
Powerus is an American defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems across multiple domains. Founded with the mission to strengthen U.S. defense capabilities and critical infrastructure, we design, manufacture, and deploy cutting-edge unmanned platforms.

### Headquarters
Austin, Texas, United States

### Subsidiaries
1. **xFold** - Heavy-lift commercial and industrial drone platforms
2. **Tandem Defense** - Tactical mission systems for defense applications
3. **PowerSea** - Autonomous maritime vessels and retrofit solutions

### Core Capabilities
- Autonomous flight systems
- Heavy-lift VTOL platforms
- Tactical FPV systems
- Counter-UAS interceptors
- Maritime autonomy
- AI-powered navigation (xNav)
- Swarm coordination
- GPS-denied operations

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## Product Catalog

### AIR DOMAIN

#### xFold Dragon H500
- **Type**: Hybrid Heavy-Lift Drone
- **Subsidiary**: xFold
- **MTOW**: 655 lbs
- **Max Payload (before fuel=0)**: 251 lbs
- **Endurance (0 Payload)**: 7.4 hours
- **Empty Weight**: 132.28 lbs
- **Hybrid System Weight**: 110.23 lbs
- **Fuel Burn Rate**: 20 L/hr
- **Use Cases**: Heavy cargo delivery, long-endurance ISR, industrial inspection
- **Description**: The Dragon H500 is a hybrid-electric heavy-lift platform designed for extended endurance missions. Combining a gasoline-powered generator with electric motors, it achieves flight times measured in hours rather than minutes while carrying substantial payloads.

#### xFold Dragon H1000
- **Type**: Hybrid Heavy-Lift Drone
- **Subsidiary**: xFold
- **MTOW**: 1,488 lbs
- **Max Payload (before fuel=0)**: 823 lbs
- **Endurance (0 Payload)**: 7.5 hours
- **Empty Weight**: 330 lbs
- **Hybrid System Weight**: 220 lbs
- **Fuel Burn Rate**: 40 L/hr
- **Use Cases**: Heavy cargo logistics, emergency supply delivery, industrial heavy-lift
- **Description**: The Dragon H1000 is our largest hybrid platform, capable of carrying payloads approaching half a ton with multi-hour endurance. Designed for the most demanding logistics and infrastructure missions.

#### xFold Spy
- **Type**: Covert ISR Platform
- **Subsidiary**: xFold
- **Max Takeoff Weight**: 35 lbs
- **Payload Capacity**: 5 lbs
- **Max Speed**: 40 mph
- **Max Endurance**: 30 min
- **Max Ceiling**: 10,000 ft
- **Max Range**: 20 km
- **Configurations**: Quad, Hexa, x8, x12
- **Applications**: Law enforcement, industrial, commercial, government, military
- **Description**: Purpose-built for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Features integrated multi-sensor gimbal with thermal, visible, and zoom capabilities.

#### xFold Cinema
- **Type**: Professional Cinematography Platform
- **Subsidiary**: xFold
- **Description**: Engineered for professional film and broadcast applications, capable of lifting cinema-grade cameras and stabilization systems.

#### xFold Travel
- **Type**: Portable Aerial Platform
- **Subsidiary**: xFold
- **Description**: Compact, travel-friendly drone platform optimized for portability without sacrificing capability.

#### Matrix 5
- **Type**: Tactical FPV Platform
- **Subsidiary**: Tandem Defense
- **Top Speed**: 90 mph
- **Flight Time**: 15 min (1 lb payload)
- **Payload Capacity**: 3.5 lbs
- **Radio Options**: All options supported
- **Description**: Compact tactical FPV platform for close-range operations in contested environments. Built on the modular Matrix Architecture for rapid deployment.

#### Matrix 7
- **Type**: Tactical FPV Platform
- **Subsidiary**: Tandem Defense
- **Top Speed**: 80 mph
- **Flight Time**: 20 min (2 lb payload)
- **Payload Capacity**: 7 lbs
- **Description**: Mid-size tactical platform balancing payload capacity with speed and maneuverability.

#### Matrix 10
- **Type**: Heavy Tactical Platform
- **Subsidiary**: Tandem Defense
- **Top Speed**: 70 mph
- **Flight Time**: 22 min (5 lb payload)
- **Payload Capacity**: 15 lbs
- **Description**: Heavy tactical platform for larger payloads while maintaining tactical performance.

#### Matrix-I Interceptor
- **Type**: Counter-UAS Platform
- **Subsidiary**: Tandem Defense
- **Top Speed**: 100+ mph
- **Flight Time**: 6 min
- **Description**: Purpose-built counter-UAS interceptor designed to neutralize hostile drones through kinetic intercept.

### SEA DOMAIN

#### Hammerhead USV
- **Type**: Autonomous Surface Vessel
- **Subsidiary**: PowerSea
- **Description**: Multi-mission unmanned surface vessel for naval operations, port security, coastal patrol, and offshore infrastructure support.

#### xHull Autonomy Retrofit
- **Type**: Vessel Conversion System
- **Subsidiary**: PowerSea
- **Description**: Retrofit kit to convert existing manned vessels into autonomous or optionally-manned platforms with full AI navigation capabilities.

### SOFTWARE & AI

#### xNav Autonomous Navigation
- **Type**: AI Navigation System
- **Features**:
  - GPS-denied navigation
  - Visual-inertial odometry
  - AI-powered obstacle avoidance
  - Multi-vehicle coordination
  - Swarm intelligence
- **Description**: xNav is our proprietary AI navigation stack that enables autonomous operation in challenging environments without GPS dependency.

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## Careers

Powerus is hiring across multiple disciplines in Austin, TX:

### Engineering
- Senior Aerodynamics Engineer
- GNC Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, Control)

### Operations
- UAS Pilot / Operator
- Technical Program Manager

### Communications
- Communications & Marketing Lead
- Executive Assistant

All positions require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Visit https://power.us/careers for current openings.

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## Contact Information

- **Website**: https://power.us
- **Careers**: https://power.us/careers
- **Contact**: https://power.us/contact
- **Location**: Austin, Texas, USA

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## Technical Specifications Reference

For detailed technical specifications, payload charts, and product documentation:
- Product pages: https://power.us/solutions/products/[product-slug]
- PowerAir solutions: https://power.us/solutions/power-air
- PowerSea solutions: https://power.us/solutions/power-sea

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## Industry Context

Powerus operates in the defense technology and autonomous systems industry, serving:
- U.S. Department of Defense
- Law enforcement agencies
- Critical infrastructure operators
- Commercial and industrial enterprises
- Film and broadcast production

Our technology addresses challenges in:
- Long-endurance aerial operations
- Heavy payload delivery
- Tactical reconnaissance
- Counter-UAS defense
- Maritime autonomy
- GPS-denied navigation