Edinburgh Drone Company has unveiled the HAMMER one-way attack drone, expanding its portfolio of low-cost precision strike systems tailored for modern battlefields. Developed in collaboration with Aero Solutions, the drone is designed to deliver a 2.5-kilogram warhead, with capacity scalable to at least 3.5 kilograms depending on mission requirements. HAMMER offers two operational range configurations: a standard 22-kilometer option and an extended-range package capable of reaching up to 50 kilometers, allowing operators to conduct strikes from increased standoff distances. The drone is catapult-launched and can be fitted with additional batteries to extend flight endurance. It supports reusable, fillable cassettes and warheads similar to rocket-propelled grenade munitions, enabling flexibility in payload selection. Safety features include a built-in launch system, safe-arming mechanisms, and a flight termination function to reduce handling and deployment risks. Revealed at EDC’s Haddington facility, the platform recently demonstrated its lethality during live trials, where its warhead reportedly penetrated 600 millimeters of armored steel. EDC emphasized that HAMMER was engineered for simple manufacturing, low cost, and rapid scalability to meet high-volume operational demand.
