Market context

AeroVironment Puma 3 AE tactical ISR small UAS with Mantis i45 EO/IR payload for defense and public safety missions.

Target environment: Defence field units, maritime operations and austere tactical environments.
Workflow context: Tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, target observation and remote video intelligence.
Deployment model: Hand-launched small UAS operated by military and public-sector teams.
Commercial maturity: Mature fielded small UAS used by defence, government and public-sector operators.
Adoption constraints: Requires trained operators, sensor payload management, tactical communications and airspace coordination.
Market position: Established Blue UAS-class tactical ISR drone with broad defence adoption.
Adjacent products: Small tactical ISR UAV for field units needing portable reconnaissance and surveillance.

Audience

Defense

Tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, target observation and remote video intelligence.

Defence field units, maritime operations and austere tactical environments.

Range: 20 km standard; 40 km with ERA; 60 km with LRTA
Wingspan: 2.8 m / 9.2 ft
Length: 1.4 m / 4.6 ft
Payload Options: Mantis i45 and enhanced Mantis i45 N payloads for day, night, and low-light operations
Operational Environment: Land and maritime all-environment operations
Task Scope: Tactical ISR, land operations, and maritime operations
Endurance: 3 hours
Payload Capacity Kg Range: 1.8 kg standard; 2.9 kg with Heavy Lift Software
Weight: 7 kg