C100 Mechanical Release Device

ADAPT C100 AROUND THE MISSION

MRD gives operators a practical way to adapt C100 for mission-specific payloads and applications.

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A Common Interface for Operator-Developed Payloads

C100 Mechanical Release Device (MRD) is a mechanically controlled payload interface installed on C100. Operators can design or adapt physical attachments around MRD to carry, secure, lower or release mission-specific equipment.

Because the attachment is mechanical, units can test new payload concepts without modifying the aircraft or requiring a dedicated software integration for every application.

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Expand What C100 Can Do

Use C100 to carry and deploy mission-specific equipment beyond traditional ISR payloads, including medical supplies, communications packages, smaller unmanned systems and operator-developed kinetic effects.

Adapt the Aircraft to the Mission

Configure MRD around the equipment the mission requires rather than relying only on predefined payload options or waiting for a purpose-built integration.

Control How Equipment Is Delivered

Carry, lower or release payloads based on the mission profile, including independent release actions that can support staged or two-step delivery methods.

Turn Operator Ideas into Fielded Capability

Use a common mechanical interface to build, test and employ unit-developed attachments without modifying the aircraft or requiring a dedicated software integration.

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Operator-Developed Effects: Widowmaker

Army infantrymen identified an operational need and designed an original attachment (dubbed the "Widowmaker"), using the C100 MRD as an interface between the C100 and the payload. This use case demonstrates the MRD's versatility in the field and adaptability to operators' needs.

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Remote Medical Resupply

A U.S. Navy team deployed in an active combat zone adapted the MRD to deliver medical supplies utilizing both sides of the device: one side to release the delivery line and the second to drop blood packs for retrieval. This is a strong example of adapting the delivery method, not only the payload.

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Moving Critical Equipment

Search-and-rescue demonstrations at Tough Stump 2026 used MRD to carry and release flotation devices and a sensor-enabled medical kit, showing utility beyond observation.

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FPV Mothership Operations

The Marine Corps Attack Drone Team designed and printed specialized mounting lugs enabling the C100 to carry and release a smaller FPV aircraft, supporting a layered unmanned-system concept.

Built to Adapt: How Operators Are Expanding C100 Missions with MRD

Explore how military units are using MRD for operator-developed effects, FPV mothership operations, medical resupply, communications equipment and rescue support.

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Evaluate MRD for Your Mission

Teams assessing how C100 could support a mission-specific payload can work with PDW to discuss MRD configurations, attachment considerations and operational requirements.

 

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