P.S. Killer Kamikaze Drone

The P.S. Killer Kamikaze (PSK) was developed by XDOWN, an American defense startup. The unmanned aerial system (UAS) is designed to be hand-thrown and is reportedly capable of becoming fully operational within two seconds.

(Credit: Defence-Blog)

Basic Weapon Facts

I. Background

1. Manufacturer: XDOWN
2. Suppliers: Unknown
3. Country of origin: United States
4. Developmental stage: In development. Received research and development funding from the Defense Tactical Technology Agency
5. System version: P.S. Killer (PSK)
6. System type: Smart Explosive
   

II. General Specifications

1. System dimensions: Unknown
2. Weight: 0.8 kg
3. Max payload: 0.77 kg
4. Max operating time: Unknown
5. Max operating Distance/Reach: +60 km
6. Max speed: 250 km/h

III. Autonomy

Autonomous Targeting capabilities: The P.S. Killer (PSK) drone features a "throw-and-forget" autonomous design, activating within two seconds of deployment and navigating to its target without further human intervention.

Sources

1. Manufacturer Website:

   Not on website.

2. News reports:
   • "Grab and Throw– PS (Killer) Kamikaze Drone" (Resonant News)
   • “US Startup Develops Football-Sized Kamikaze Drone (Militarnyi)
   • "Grab – Switch On – Throw! New US Hand-Launched Kamikaze Drone" (Kyiv Post)

(Credit: Military Review)