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We engineer and manufacture our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness in contested and congested environments. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network.

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The Wave Relay MANET is a dynamic routing algorithm that delivers reliable, fast, and highly scalable connectivity – the heart and soul of Persistent’s networking devices.

Our technology transforms UAVs, UGVs, cameras, sensors, and people into a global fabric of connectivity to stream uninterrupted audio, video, and data even in difficult urban, subterranean, mountainous, or maritime environments.

With a single device, warfighters and first responders get real-time knowledge to make the informed, split-second decisions necessary to complete their mission and return safely.

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High Altitude Insertion Pt. 2 takes the MAX GAIN crew into the next phase of HAHO training: 25,000-foot jumps, bundles, bad weather, and live helmet-cam video riding across Wave Relay. At that altitude, everything gets harder. The aircraft, the jumpers, the gear, the oxygen plan, the weather, and the comms all have to work before the team ever gets to the ground. Rain at altitude is bad for aircraft and worse for humans. Add negative 40-degree temperatures, long separation under canopy, being strapped to heavy equipment bundles, and the insert becomes far more complex than your typical weekend skydive. More moving pieces means more coordination, and HAHO gives comms no stable geometry to hide behind. The aircraft is moving. Jumpers are spreading out. Altitude is changing. Line of sight is never the same for long. That is the point of using a Wave Relay here. Unlike point-to-point radio systems, Wave Relay is not built around protecting one perfect link. Each MPU5 acts as a router inside the MANET, so voice, position, data, and live video can move across the best available route as the formation changes in real time. The more nodes you add, the more possible paths the network has to work with. In this episode, we walk through the prep, the weather calls, the equipment, the jump plan, and the coordination behind high-altitude high-opening insertions. All of that coordination requires information moving fast enough for decisions to matter. Voice can tell you what is happening. Live video shows you. The helmet cams are not just there to make the episode look good. Live video gives the team and command a shared view of the problem. It turns the insert from something being reported over voice into something that can be watched, understood, and acted on in real time. At that point, no one cares how good the network sounds in a brief. They care whether the feed is up, the position is moving, the voice is clear, and the information is getting where it needs to go. That is the difference. This is why Wave Relay exists. Not to make another radio. To give warfighters the information advantage that makes them faster, safer, and more lethal. Watch High Altitude Insertion Pt. 1: https://youtu.be/LadW8tjCV30?si=T4NPm4Yh0q97FEqk Learn more about Wave Relay: https://bit.ly/1FiPrO6 Follow Persistent Systems: Instagram: https://bit.ly/36B7K5E LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2N7vwd YouTube: http://bit.ly/2UXaBg7 X: http://bit.ly/2BBW4PI #MaxGain #WaveRelay #HAHO
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High Altitude Insertion Pt. 2 | MAX GAIN

May 2, 2026

High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) is an advanced military free-fall method used to insert teams from altitude while keeping the aircraft offset. Jumpers exit high, deploy early, and glide long distances to a designated DZ. HAHO is typically utilized by reconnaissance elements, special operations forces, and units conducting deep infiltration where aircraft survivability and insertion offset are prioritized over speed of descent. It is a specialized technique reserved for missions requiring covert, offset access to denied or sensitive areas. MFF is just the infil. It only works if the team hits the DZ together and ready to move. Under canopy, spacing opens up and small issues compound fast. From a jumpmaster or command view, you need a clean picture the whole way down. Positions show where guys should be. Live video shows what’s actually happening. Planning is done in ATAK using the Jumpmaster plugin for flight path, winds, and glide ratio. Comms are built on Wave Relay with MPU5s, giving the team a single high throughput network for voice, PLI, and data before leaving the hangar. HAHO isn’t forgiving. Time on oxygen, cold, distance, and long time under canopy all stack risk. For more info on the Wave Relay® MANET, check us out at https://bit.ly/1FiPrO6 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2UXaBg7 Follow Us on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2N7vwd Follow Us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2BBW4PI Follow Us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/36B7K5E Like Us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2USsixc #PersistentSystems #WaveRelay
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High Altitude Insertion Pt. 1 | MAX GAIN

April 18, 2026

What does modern warfare actually look like, beyond drones, AI, and advanced technology? In this episode, retired U.S. Army 4-Star General Jim Rainey shares lessons from nearly four decades of military service—from his early days as a Ranger platoon leader to commanding Army Futures Command, where he helped shape the future of battlefield technology. This conversation dives into leadership, combat experience, and the evolving role of technology in the battlefield. 00:00 Introduction – Retired Gen. Jim Rainey 01:00 Rainey’s Background and Path into the Army 04:30 Ranger Regiment and Early Leadership Lessons 10:30 Why Sports Matter for Leadership and Discipline 16:40 Combat Deployments After 9/11 22:00 Inside the Battle of Fallujah 29:30 Command, Leadership, and Army Career Progression 32:20 “Your Legacy Is People” – Mentorship and Leadership 41:50 Army Futures Command and Military Modernization 49:00 “UAVs Don’t Hold Ground” – The Future of Warfare If you're interested in military leadership, modern warfare, and the future of defense technology, this episode is for you. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with military leaders, innovators, and experts shaping the future of defense. For more info on the Wave Relay® MANET, check us out at https://bit.ly/1FiPrO6 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2UXaBg7 Follow Us on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2N7vwd Follow Us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2BBW4PI Follow Us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/36B7K5E Like Us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2USsixc #PersistentSystems #WaveRelay
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The Future of War: AI, Drones… and the Soldier Who Still Has to Fight | BLOS ep.#002

April 11, 2026

In this episode of Max Gain, we head to New York City and spend time inside Persistent Systems HQ. We got a look at the Manhattan office, parts of manufacturing, and some of what goes on during the Technical Exchange Meeting. It was a good chance to show the side of Persistent most people do not get to see — not just the products, but the people, the work, and the environment behind it. If you know Wave Relay and MPU5 from the field, this episode gives a little more context to where it all comes from and how it all connects back to the end user. In this episode: Persistent Systems NYC headquarters office and manufacturing TEM / Technical Exchange Meeting Wave Relay and MPU5 behind-the-scenes look at the team #MPU5 #MaxGain #MANET #TacticalCommunications #tech For more info on the Wave Relay® MANET, check us out at https://bit.ly/1FiPrO6 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2UXaBg7 Follow Us on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2N7vwd Follow Us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2BBW4PI Follow Us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/36B7K5E Like Us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2USsixc #PersistentSystems #WaveRelay
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Inside Wave Relay HQ | MAX GAIN

March 28, 2026

MACsec Over Wave Relay introduces a second layer of encryption that allows coalition partners to operate on a shared network while keeping national data fully secure. One key routes traffic across the coalition. A second key protects country-specific intelligence. No extra encryptor stacks. No rebuilding networks. No compromise. This is how multinational CJADC2 becomes operational reality. 00:00 Taiwan’s Geographic and Strategic Challenges 01:00 Growing Up in Taiwan — Personal Connection 01:45 Taiwan’s Global Role and Rising Threats 02:30 Coalition Communications — From JADC2 to CJADC2 04:00 MACsec Over Wave Relay — Securing Multinational Networks 06:30 Building Trust and Resilience in the Pacific 08:15 Closing Message & Call to Action For more info on the Wave Relay® MANET, check us out at https://bit.ly/1FiPrO6 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2UXaBg7 Follow Us on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2N7vwd Follow Us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/36B7K5E Follow Us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2BBW4PI Like Us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2USsixc #PersistentSystems #WaveRelay
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A Multi-National Fabric for Coalition Forces in the Pacific

March 7, 2026

In this first episode, Sam Pera sits down with Adam Holroyd - Army veteran, former 10th Mountain, and Co-Founder of Spiritus Systems. If you follow Adam or know the brand, you’ll hear things here you probably haven’t before. That’s what makes this conversation different. There’s more to him than most people see. Beyond Line-of-Sight is a long-form conversation series focused on people. Persistent Systems is connected to a wide range of interesting individuals, some well-known, some you'd never hear from otherwise. This series we sit down with people worth listening to and go deeper than the surface. 00:00 Introduction & Meet Adam Hoy 05:30 Joining the Army & 10th Mountain Division 12:20 First Deployment to Kunar Province 20:15 Sniper Section, Stop-Loss & Sniper School 32:15 Second Deployment & Leadership Growth 42:55 9/11 Reflections & Personal Perspective 47:15 Operation Mountain Line — Logistics & Hard Lessons 57:30 The Battle for Barge Matal & Nuristan Fighting 01:07:05 JSOC Operations & Daily Combat 01:10:20 The RPG Fire Incident Under Attack 01:20:25 The Silver Star — Lost, Found & Awarded 01:29:30 Transition to Civilian Life & Closing Thoughts For more info on the Wave Relay® MANET, check us out at https://bit.ly/1FiPrO6 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2UXaBg7 Follow Us on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2N7vwd Follow Us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2BBW4PI Follow Us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/36B7K5E Like Us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2USsixc #PersistentSystems #WaveRelay
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The Man Behind Spiritus Systems: Adam Holroyd | BLOS ep.#001

February 17, 2026

This is a peak into our 2026 Shot Show. At the Persistent Systems booth, the focus isn’t on individual platforms. It’s on the network. Attendees run MPU5 radios, control robotics, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and sensors, and see what changes when those systems stop operating alone. With Wave Relay onboard, a robot isn’t just an EOD robot. A drone isn’t just an eye in the sky. They become members of a team. Sensors, video, control, and data are shared across the Wave Relay mesh network—accessible to anyone who needs them. Every connected system strengthens the network, adds routing paths, and creates more ways for information to move. The value isn’t the device. It’s what the network lets the team do. We also spent time walking SHOT Show 2025, checking in with companies whose gear we use, trust, or see our military and law enforcement end users running in the real world. Stops included Spiritus Systems, Ferro Concepts, Flux Defense, Ops-Core, MOHOC, and others. Back at the booth, the Wave Relay ecosystem was on full display—Hood Tech sensors, FLIR unmanned systems, Boston Dynamics robotics, and Peraton Remotec UGVs—all operating as part of a single, shared tactical network. This episode is about SHOT Show, but more importantly it’s about experience over specs. Learn more about the Wave Relay® MANET network here: https://bit.ly/1FiPrO6 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2UXaBg7 Follow Us on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2N7vwd Follow Us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2BBW4PI Follow Us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/36B7K5E Like Us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2USsixc #PersistentSystems #WaveRelay #shotshow #lasvegas
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SHOT Show 2026 | MAX GAIN

January 31, 2026

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