The motor was chosen to minimize the sound level produced by the vehicle, allowing it to get closer to a subject during missions without being heard.

There are three different intelligence packages used by the DHIII: The DHIII is equipped with the following sensors and cameras: The Ground Control Station (GCS), the Desert Hawk III's remote control system, is a large briefcase that contains all of the tools needed to operate up to four Desert Hawks at once.

The autopilot function allows the operator of the DHIII to focus on using the sensors, radars, and cameras to gather the needed information during the mission.

The operator of the DHIII may bring the device around multiple times to make sure the landing goes smoothly.

The aircraft is designed to break apart on impact, to dissipate its kinetic energy without causing damage to the components so they can be reused.

In late 2007, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense signed a contract, worth $4.8 million, with Lockheed Martin for more DHIIIs.