Aero Systems West

Aero Systems West (ASW) is an American manufacturer of advanced heavy-lift multirotor UAVs, engineered for complex, mission-critical applications. Headquartered in California and backed by the global strength and legacy of Nippon Kayaku, ASW designs and builds high-performance drone systems that elevate operational capabilities across commercial, industrial, and government sectors.

Our modular drone platforms are designed for fleet-level integration—reducing downtime, simplifying maintenance, and offering exceptional payload flexibility. Every aircraft is engineered and assembled in the United States, purpose-built to support specialized operations with high reliability, scalability, and customization.

NEXT Generation American Made Drones

ASW drones are built for daily industrial use—engineered for heavy-lift payloads like sensors, tools, and mission-critical equipment. NDAA-compliant and made in the USA, our systems deliver unmatched reliability, modularity, and real-world performance.

Check out the ILM

Capacity: up to 11 lbs (5kg)

Engineered for Serious Fieldwork

The Intermediate Lift Multirotor (ILM) is ASW’s most compact industrial-grade quadcopter, delivering exceptional portability, performance, and reliability. Built in the USA from aircraft-grade carbon fiber and aluminum, the ILM features modular, plug-and-play arms and easily serviceable frame components, making maintenance fast and cost-effective.

Despite its compact size, the ILM is engineered for serious fieldwork, supporting a wide range of payloads with the same rugged durability as ASW’s larger systems. The entire platform—airframe, batteries, and controller—fits into a single, luggage-sized Pelican™ case for easy transport.

Dollar for dollar, the ILM matches or outperforms competitors in its class for endurance, portability, and mission-readiness. Designed for a lifetime of industrial use with proper maintenance.

Japan's first emergency parachute system for UAS . Due to unforeseen circumstances, the system ejects and deploys an emergency parachute using minimal pyrotechnic when a drone falls. Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. is Japan's first industrial pyrotechnics manufacturer and can produce highly safe pyrotechnic devices. We have applied the technology used in automobile airbags to parachute systems.

PARASAFE Commercial Drone Parachute System

Complete 25kg emergency parachute deployment and (MTS) Automatic Triggering System designed to retrofit on nearly any commercial drone. Built to the highest safety systems technology standards. Designed and manufactured by parent company Nippon Kayaku and backed by 100+ years of excellent in innovation, reliability, and quality.

PARASAFE

Proven System
Our energetic technology is industry proven with over 100-years of know-how in this field. We pride ourselves in producing high reliability components. Our energetic actuator is fast deploying, reliable, and tested in accordance with stringent industry standards. Built to last and designed around our automotive safety technology, this system will deliver as promised. We stand behind the quality of our products.

Deployment
Designed to be deployed manually or autonomously, our proprietary system is dependable and tested in accordance with ASTM standards. High-speed deployment enables low-speed descent to protect drones, people, and objects. By using pyrotechnics instead of springs to deploy parachutes, larger parachutes can be deployed at higher speeds.

Easy Install
PARASAFE is designed for easy installation and can be mounted in various orientations. We recognize that not all drones are built the same so let us assist you. Our engineers will work with your team on any special mounting requests or offer creative solutions. Our installation manual and videos provide valuable guidance in the installation process. PARASAFE® Canister Specifications (PS-CA12-01)