Cannon Dynamics company

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Cannon Dynamics overview

Cannon Dynamics — The UAV Division of Cannon Technologies Group

Cannon Dynamics is the unmanned air vehicle division of the Cannon Technologies Group, a globally recognized engineering and technology organization with over forty-five years of experience. As part of the wider group, Cannon Dynamics leverages extensive engineering, design and technological resources to broaden the company’s UAV and UAS capabilities and deliver complex, multi-faceted turnkey projects to Defence, Government and Commercial clients worldwide.

For more than four decades, Cannon Technologies Group has earned multiple international awards and built a reputation across IT, DataComs, Tech Systems and a wide range of specialized engineering disciplines. Cannon Dynamics represents the Group’s focus on next-generation aerial solutions, strengthening its position across modern defence, security and industrial sectors.

Integrated Expertise and Synergistic Capabilities

Cannon Dynamics integrates advanced technologies from across the Group to support the development, deployment and operation of sophisticated unmanned systems. This cross-functional synergy enables the creation of complete, mission-ready ecosystems that combine aerial platforms, communications, data processing, and operational infrastructure.

Our synergistic solutions include:

• Border protection systems

• Deployable DataCom modules for military theatres

• Disaster Recovery modules

• Core and Edge Data Centres

• Ground Control Stations

• Specialized engineering and technology products

This integrated approach ensures that clients receive cohesive, scalable and reliable solutions designed for real-world mission environments.

Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles & Systems

As a dedicated UAV and UAS division, Cannon Dynamics develops, integrates and supports a wide portfolio of platforms and services tailored for diverse operational needs. Our solutions cover everything from high-performance airframes to advanced mission systems and end-to-end operational support.

Airframes

Cannon offers high-performance airframes across multiple sizes, configurable for a broad range of mission profiles and applications.

Mission Platforms

Our mission-ready platforms support:

• Multiple sensor types

• Cargo and heavy-lift operations

• Extended flight endurance

• VTOL upgrades to both Military and Civil standards

• Various propulsion options

System Integration

We integrate avionics, payloads and BVLOS systems to meet customer-specific requirements, ensuring compatibility, safety and mission effectiveness.

Custom System Integration

For clients requiring non-standard solutions, we integrate custom sensors, hardware and mission systems into Cannon Dynamics platforms.

UAS Control System Development

We develop novel control systems tailored to unique UAS configurations, advanced automation needs and emerging mission requirements.

Communication & Networking Design

Our expertise includes BVLOS, VLOS and Satcom-enabled communication and networking system design.

Propulsion Options

Cannon offers a range of:

• Electric propulsion systems

• Internal combustion engines of multiple capacities

• Multi-fuel configurations

• Hybrid propulsion solutions

Payload Integration

With a long history of successful projects in Defence and Commercial sectors, we provide professional payload integration services supported by deep engineering pedigree.

Training & Support

Cannon Dynamics delivers complete lifecycle support—from system specification, design and integration to delivery, operation, training and long-term maintenance.

Custom Solutions and Bespoke Development

Beyond our established UAV platforms, Cannon Dynamics has the capability to design and build entirely custom air vehicles and UAS systems. Whether clients require specialized performance, unique form factors or advanced mission functionality, our engineering team collaborates to develop solutions tailored precisely to operational goals.

We offer complete design-and-build services for bespoke projects and remain confident in our ability to deliver high-value, mission-specific results.

Industry Applications

Cannon Dynamics UAVs and systems support an extensive range of industries and operational environments:

• Mapping & Surveying: Aerial photography, thermal mapping

• Wildlife & Conservation: Tracking wildlife, detecting threats or trespass

• Disaster Relief: Damage assessment, survivor identification, aid delivery

• Security & Defence: Perimeter protection, area surveillance

• Agriculture & Farming: Field surveying, crop spraying

• Telecoms & DataComs: Temporary communications via UAV

• Delivery & Logistics: Transporting parcels and supplies to remote locations

• Utilities & Pipelines: Inspection of isolated lines and critical infrastructure

• Construction & Maintenance: Site assessment, machinery safety evaluation

• Emergency Response: Situation assessment, supply delivery

• Coast & Ocean Monitoring: Border security, anti-piracy, rescue operations

• Attritable UAVs: Low-cost, mission-specific UAVs for high-risk applications

A Trusted Partner in Advanced UAV Solutions

Cannon Dynamics continues to expand the capabilities of the Cannon Technologies Group by delivering advanced UAV technology, robust system integration and complete operational support. With decades of engineering excellence behind us and a forward-looking approach to aerial innovation, we remain committed to supporting critical missions across global Defence, Government and Commercial sectors.