Third-generation all-environment man-portable small UAS for land and maritime ISR; hand/bungee/rail launched and recovered via autonomous deep-stall.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Price | No verified unit price; CSV $40M implausible. Bought in batches (e.g. $6.2M USMC contract covered multiple systems). |
| Subtype | Small UAV |
| Role | Tactical ISR |
| Class | Group 1/2 small UAS |
| Classification | Group 1/2 small UAS |
| Mission | ISR, Target acquisition |
| Datalink | Digital data link; long-range tracking antenna |
| Variants | Puma AE; Puma 3 AE; Puma LE |
| MTOW (kg) | 7 |
| Operators | United States, Netherlands, Ukraine, 50+ governments |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Range (km) | 60 |
| Wingspan (m) | 2.8 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Exported via FMS |
| Launch method | Hand, Bungee, Rail |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous and manual; GPS waypoint |
| Endurance (min) | 180 |
| Recovery method | Autonomous deep-stall |
| Max payload (kg) | 2.9 |
| Standard sensors | Mantis i45 EO/IR gimbal |
| Production status | In production |
| Notable engagements | Deployed in Ukraine |
| Conflicts deployed in | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – VLOS, Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop), Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR, Target acquisition |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Short range (50–150 km) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – small, RF-emitting |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |