Zone 5 Technologies

Zone 5 Technologies develops unmanned aircraft systems for government use. The company is based in San Luis Obispo, California. Its products include low-cost missiles, interceptors, and an unmanned aircraft called Paladin. The website says the systems have been tested through simulations and flight tests.

The White Spike product is a multi-domain missile, launcher, and open command and control system. It can be used from the surface or from aircraft. The site says its interceptors can carry out counter-UAS interception and precision strikes against air and surface targets. Zone 5 also describes digitally engineered, low-cost missiles for strikes from mobility, bomber, and tactical aircraft.

Paladin is a multi-mission unmanned aircraft system that works with TAK. The site describes it as a fully autonomous wingman. Its listed missions include counter-UAS drone interception, explosive munitions drop, and combatant rifle takedowns. Payload options include a munitions drop, a 7.62 or .308 rifle, and a loudspeaker with a spotlight.

Paladin is listed on the Defense Innovation Unit's Blue UAS List. The site says this list verifies NDAA compliance and cyber security. It also says the listing provides an authority to operate for DoD operators. The company says Paladin is made in the USA.

The news section lists several contract selections. In January 2025, Paladin was named a winner of the Blue UAS Refresh. In 2025, Zone 5 was selected for the Extended Range Attack Munition program and for DIU Counter UAS Next. In May 2026, it was selected for a Department of War low-cost containerized missiles program. In August 2026, it was selected for the U.S. Navy coalition heterogeneous affordable offensive strike program.

The website lists a headquarters at 827 Buckley Road in San Luis Obispo. It also has a contact form and a careers page. Zone 5 Technologies is on LinkedIn and YouTube.