Pneu-Dart

What Pneu-Dart does

Pneu-Dart, Inc. is a privately held, Pennsylvania-incorporated manufacturer founded in 1967 and headquartered in Williamsport, PA, specializing in remote drug delivery equipment for animals. The company designs, manufactures, and sells Remote Delivery Systems (RDS) comprising Remote Delivery Devices (RDDs, colloquially "darts") and the projectors used to deploy them across three propulsion technologies: gauged CO2, air-activated pneumatic, and cartridge-fired (.22 blank). RDDs are sold in three tail configurations — Type C for cartridge-fired projectors, Type P for CO2 and air-activated projectors, and Type U with flight stabilizers — at volumes ranging from 0.5cc to 10cc, plus specialty variants for DNA collection, biopsy sampling, animal marking, topical treatment, deterrents, marine applications, and PLL transmitter tracking.

The company's revenue mechanics rest on three layers: one-time hardware sales (pre-configured animal-control packages priced $800–$2,550 plus individual projectors and consumable RDDs at $20–$35 per 5-pack), recurring projector service plans ($49.95–$109.95 across 1-year and 3-year terms), and professional services such as accredited Wildlife Chemical Immobilization seminars ($650 per attendee, pre-approved for CEUs by RACE, The Wildlife Society, and the Ecological Society of America). Go-to-market combines a direct e-commerce storefront, an international authorized distributor network, and Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer transfer for cartridge-fired models. Pneu-Dart's customer base spans cattle and livestock ranchers, deer and elk (cervid) farmers, wildlife biologists and conservation agencies, zoos and exotic animal facilities, and large-animal veterinarians across at least 18 US states and 7 countries, supported by a content ecosystem including the Pneu-Adventures podcast, free online RDD tutorials, and the 501c3 Treat Right Foundation backing Future Farmers of America and the National Wildlife Federation.

Name

Pneu-Dart

Legal name

Pneu-Dart, Inc.

Website

https://pneudart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pneu-Dart, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Williamsport, PA, manufactures remote drug delivery devices (RDDs) and projectors used to administer medications and tranquilizers to cattle, cervid livestock, wildlife, and zoo animals without physical restraint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Vaccine Delivery Devices & Administration (Injectors, Oral Baits, In-Ovo) (HLAMAKAK)

Keywords

• Remote drug delivery
• Veterinary equipment
• Wildlife management
• Livestock medication
• Animal immobilization

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamsport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Remote Delivery Devices (RDDs): Sale of disposable darts for remote drug delivery, including standard, specialty (DNA, biopsy, marking), and transmitter-equipped variants. Available in Type C (cartridge-fired), Type P (CO2/air-activated), and Type U (universal) configurations.
2. Projectors: Sale of projection devices including gauged CO2 (G2 X-Caliber, X-2), cartridge-fired (Model 389, 196, 193), and air-activated (Model 178BS, 190B) projectors. Accompanied by accessories, sights, and scopes.
3. Projector Service Plans: Extended warranty and service coverage plans offering 1-year or 3-year protection against defects, normal wear and tear, and accidental damage for Air/CO2 and cartridge-fired projectors.
4. Educational Programs: Free online RDD educational tutorials and accredited wildlife chemical immobilization seminars (2-day field course with continuing education credits).
5. Accessories: RDD accessories including cannulas, fill needles, gelatin collars, practice RDDs, transmitters/receivers, targets/scales, and apparel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pneu-Dart manufactures Remote Delivery Systems (RDS) consisting of Remote Delivery Devices (RDDs/darts) and projectors used to remotely administer injectable medications to animals. Products span CO2-powered, cartridge-fired, and air-activated projectors, along with a comprehensive line of standard and specialty RDDs (biopsy, DNA, transmitter, marking, topical). Customers include cattle ranchers, cervid farmers, wildlife biologists, zoos, and veterinarians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• G2 X-Caliber Gauged CO2 Projector Best-selling gas-based RDD projector with a gauged CO2 system, power control knob for precise pressure adjustments, refillable 3 oz cylinder with pin valve, and virtually silent operation. Designed for precision mid-long range remote delivery for wildlife, livestock, and cervid operations.
• X-2 Short-Range CO2 Projector Compact pistol-version of the X-Caliber powered by 12-gram CO2 cylinders with rotating rear barrel port for quick RDD loading. Designed for close-range applications up to 20 yards. Includes a prebuilt trajectory chart.
• Model 389 Cartridge-Fired Projector Advanced cartridge-fired projector built on a Savage Mark II FV 22LR receiver. Uses .22 blank cartridges for propulsion with a five-position power control and 3-9x32mm scope. Designed for long-range wildlife management and livestock operations.
• Model 196 Cartridge-Fired Projector Rugged cartridge-fired projector built on a Savage Mark II FV 22LR receiver. Available with a 1-powered pistol scope or fiber optic front and rear sights. Provides 0-70 yard range with a 1cc Type C device.
• Model 193 Cartridge-Fired Projector Cartridge-fired projector available in Marlin platform configuration. Uses .22 blank cartridges with adjustable power levels (brown level 2, green level 3, yellow level 4) for various load requirements.
• Model 178BS Air-Activated Projector Versatile manually-pumped pneumatic projector with a weather-resistant black synthetic stock, elevated cheek rest, and enlarged forearm. Builds air pressure in the barrel for immediate use. Compatible with .5cc-5cc Type P and 6cc-10cc Type U RDDs. Ideal for occasional use and small ranch operations.
• Model 190B Air-Activated Projector Air-fired projector with manual pump operation for pneumatic RDD delivery. Designed for field use across various industries and compatible with Type P and Type U RDDs.
• Blo-Jector Handheld Blowgun Handheld blowgun for safe, humane delivery of medication or tranquilizers at short distances within 10 feet. Propelled by the operator's breath through a two-piece 28-inch anodized aluminum tube with replaceable rubber mouthpiece. Accepts .5cc to 1cc Type P RDDs.
• Remote Delivery Devices (RDDs) Flagship product line of disposable darts for remote drug delivery, available in Type C (cartridge-fired), Type P (CO2/air-activated), and Type U (universal with flight stabilizers) tail configurations. Standard sizes range from 0.5cc to 10cc capacity with patented Slo-Inject technology on 0.5cc-2.0cc sizes.
• DNA Remote Extraction Device Specialty RDD built on a 2cc body designed to collect dermis and hypodermis tissue samples via a stainless steel cutter (approximately 0.165" x 0.150") with barbed capture claw. Upon impact the device retains the sample and falls to the ground. Available in Type C, Type P, and Type U tail designs. Field trials produced three independent DNA tests from a single sample.
• Biopsy Remote Device Specialty RDD for gathering larger tissue samples for analysis. Contains a ferrule cutter protecting a three-barbed capture claw. After delivery, the ferrule is unscrewed to retrieve the sample. Available in Type C, Type P, and Type U tail designs.
• Remote Marine Biopsy Device Buoyant, specialty biopsy RDD designed for marine animal tissue sampling. Floats upon deployment for easy and safe retrieval. Customizable lengths, volumes, cutter ports, buoyancy modifications, and retrieval options are available.
• Remote Animal Deterrent (RAD) Specialty 1.5cc RDD designed to deter unwanted animals by rupturing upon impact with a loud report. Features scored sidewalls and a two-part threaded nosecone; requires Pyrodex powder (sold separately). Available in Type C, Type P, and Type U tail designs.
• Topical Treatment Device Specialty RDD designed to apply topical treatment to animals via four 5/32" ejection ports. Features a dedicated chamber for topical liquid media and a liquid media membrane seal. Available in 3cc and 5cc sizes in Type C, Type P, and Type U tail designs.
• Mark & Inject Device (Slo-Inject) Patent-pending dual-compartment RDD that simultaneously administers an injectable and applies a visible mark in a single-ignition event. Features Slo-Inject technology with forward and rear plungers activated upon impact. The injectable compartment holds medication while the rear compartment holds marking media that ejects through angled 5/32" holes. Equipped with gelatin retention collar or wire barbs. Available in 2cc size.
• 414 PLL Transmitter RDD Phase Lock Loop transmitter RDD with microprocessor-controlled solid-state components. Features UNI-body case design with impact resistance 15x greater than alternatives. Effective range up to 1.5 miles, up to 12 hours continuous transmission, operating temperature -40 to 150°F. Available in 1cc, 2cc, and 3cc drug capacities with various needle lengths and gauges.
• PD1000 Digital Tracking Receiver Digital tracking receiver used in conjunction with PLL Transmitter RDDs to locate and track animals after dart deployment. Operates with compatible transmitter-equipped RDDs for wildlife monitoring and management.
• Animal Control Packages Pre-configured projector packages designed for wildlife management and animal control use. Each package bundles a projector, RDDs, and accessories for specific range and use-case scenarios. Includes X-2 Short Range Premium Package ($2,115.86), G2 X-Caliber Med-Long Range Premium Package ($2,553.33), Model 196 Long Range Package ($1,221.74), Model 178BS Medium Range Package ($801.71), and Model 389 Long Range Package ($1,308.07).
• Projector Service Plans Extended warranty and service coverage plans offering 1-year or 3-year protection against defects, normal wear and tear, and accidental damage for Air/CO2 projectors ($49.95/year or $99.95/3 years) and cartridge-fired projectors ($59.95/year or $109.95/3 years).
• Accredited Wildlife Chemical Immobilization Seminar 2-day field course offering continuing education credits for wildlife professionals and veterinarians. Led by wildlife veterinarian Dr. Terry Kreeger, co-author of the Handbook of Wildlife Chemical Immobilization. Priced at $650 per participant and limited to 20 participants; pre-approved for CEUs by the Ecological Society of America, The Wildlife Society, and RACE (veterinary).

Quantifiable outcome

• Slo-Inject technology extends injection rate by 33% while largest volume device fully deploys in under 2 seconds
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ecological Society of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2022Pre-approved 4 CEUs in Category I(a): Scientific Education and Training for Accredited Wildlife Chemical Immobilization seminar attendees.
• The Wildlife SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2022Pre-approved 16 CEUs in Category I of the Certified Wildlife Biologist Renewal/Professional Development Certificate Program for seminar participants.
• RACE (Veterinary)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2022RACE Approved continuing education provider - program approved for 16 hours of CE credit for veterinarians in jurisdictions recognizing RACE approval.
• Dr. Terry KreegercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2022Wildlife veterinarian and co-author of Handbook of Wildlife Chemical Immobilization serves as instructor for 2-day Accredited Wildlife Chemical Immobilization seminar. Former chief veterinary officer of Wyoming Game and Fish Department and past president of American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians.
• Global SuppliescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 March 2016Working relationship with Johannesburg Zoo Veterinary Hospital in South Africa. Global Supplies serves as distribution partner facilitating Pneu-Dart equipment availability to the zoo's veterinary team for animal welfare applications.
• Johannesburg Zoo Veterinary HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2016Collaborative effort where Pneu-Dart equipment assists the zoo's veterinarian team in ensuring animal welfare for zoo animals and indigenous wildlife rehabilitation.
• The Treat Right FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2016Pneu-Dart-established 501c3 non-profit corporation (EIN 47-5341135) supporting Future Farmers of America (FFA) and National Wildlife Federation, and facilitating research for wildlife and livestock industries.
• National FFA (Future Farmers of America)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2016One of two primary beneficiaries of Treat Right Foundation, supporting agricultural education and youth leadership development.
• National Wildlife FederationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2016One of two primary beneficiaries of Treat Right Foundation, supporting wildlife conservation and habitat protection initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dan-Inject: Danish manufacturer of remote drug delivery projectors and darts for wildlife and livestock management. Direct competitor to Pneu-Dart across CO2, air, and cartridge-fired systems, serving zoos, wildlife biologists, and ranchers globally.
• Cap-Chur Equipment (Palmer Chemical & Equipment): Long-standing U.S. competitor (Cap-Chur brand) producing remote drug delivery equipment, syringes, and projectors for wildlife management. One of the original players in the category and a direct substitute for Pneu-Dart's projectors and darts.
• Telinject USA: German-headquartered manufacturer of remote injection systems (Telinject) with a U.S. presence. Competes head-to-head with Pneu-Dart in CO2, air, and cartridge-fired projectors and darts used for wildlife capture and livestock medication.
• Dist-Inject: European manufacturer of remote drug delivery systems marketed primarily in international markets. Comparable offering of projectors and darts for wildlife management, with overlap in zoo and wildlife biology customers.
• Tru-Draw: Manufacturer of remote drug delivery projectors and darts, primarily CO2-powered, used in wildlife and livestock applications. Closely comparable product line to Pneu-Dart's CO2 and air-activated projectors.

Broad incumbents

• IDEXX Laboratories: Dominant animal diagnostics and software provider serving companion and livestock veterinary practices. Comparable end-customer base of large-animal veterinarians, but operates in diagnostics rather than drug delivery hardware.
• Zoetis: Largest global animal health company spanning livestock pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics. Broadly comparable customer base (cattle ranchers, veterinarians) but does not specialize in remote delivery hardware like Pneu-Dart.

Others

• Norbrook Laboratories: Global animal health pharmaceutical manufacturer with a strong livestock portfolio (antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, parasiticides) often delivered via remote injection in cattle and cervid operations. Adjacent supplier ecosystem to Pneu-Dart's delivery devices.

Emerging players

• ZooPharm: Compounding pharmacy serving zoo, wildlife, and exotic animal practitioners with drugs used in remote delivery. Complementary to Pneu-Dart's hardware business—same end customers, different layer of the stack.
• Wildlife Pharmaceuticals: Specialty pharmaceutical company focused on drugs and formulations used in wildlife capture and chemical immobilization. Adjacent to Pneu-Dart because their compounds are administered via Pneu-Dart-style remote delivery devices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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