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DIU Nearing Refresh Of Approved Drones To Include Group 3, FPV, And Tethered Systems

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DIU Nearing Refresh Of Approved Drones To Include Group 3, FPV, And Tethered Systems
Zone 5 Technologies' Paladin multi-mission drone. Photo: Zone 5

The Defense Innovation Unit has narrowed a competitive list of drones and related equipment to a few dozen as it finalizes an updated list of systems cleared for use by military operators and other government users. The list of 23 drones going through the final verification for inclusion on the Blue UAS List for the first time include Group 3 systems—which have a maximum weight greater than 55 pounds and less than 1,320 pounds—first person view (FPV) drones—which carry a…

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