Tanky is a ready-to-fly FPV racing quadcopter brand based in Joshua Tree, California (founded 2016). Marketed as a durable thermoplastic-shell RTF racer reaching 100+ mph.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | FPV |
| Subtype | FPV racing quadcopter (consumer) |
| Role | Racing/hobby |
| Classification | Consumer FPV racing drone |
| Mission | FPV racing, hobby |
| Datalink | Analog FPV / RC |
| Frame type | Quadcopter |
| Propulsion | Electric brushless, battery |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | hand launch |
| Autonomy level | Manual |
| Recovery method | manual landing |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 160 |
| Standard sensors | FPV camera (tiltable) |
| Production status | Consumer product (startup) |
| Airframe / lift type | Multirotor – quad |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – VLOS |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Consumer / recreational |
| Mission / use case – dual-use / improvised | FPV strike |
| Origin / supply chain | COTS (DJI, Autel, Skydio), DIY / FPV kit |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Speed regime | High (150–400 km/h) |
| Strike depth / operational role | Close strike / FPV (0–20 km, front line, individual targets) |
| Threat vector | Kinetic – impact, Nuisance / negligent (airspace incursion) |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg) |