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AeroVironment Puma 3 AE

Small tactical ISR · AeroVironment · US

Hand-launched, all-environment small UAS used by the US military and numerous allies for organic battalion-level reconnaissance, including shipboard operations. Field-upgradeable battery and datalink options extend endurance past three hours.

Specifications

Performance

AeroVironment Puma 3 AE — Performance
Specification	Value
Endurance	3 h
Range	20 km
Ceiling	3048 m

AeroVironment Puma 3 AE — Mass & payload
Specification	Value
Weight	6.8 kg
Payload	Mantis i45 EO/IR gimbal

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AeroVironment Puma 3 AE vs Orlan-10

The workhorse tactical ISR drones of Russia and the US respectively, both fielded in the thousands for artillery spotting and battalion reconnaissance. Their specs bracket what a modern military expects from an organic fixed-wing UAS.

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