Red Cat Holdings, Inc. has introduced its FANG line of NDAA-compliant First Person View (FPV) drones, starting with the 7-inch FANG F7, which will be showcased at the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C, Booth 2267.
The FANG F7 is the first system in the line, developed initially through a U.S. military lab program. It is a 7-inch retrievable FPV drone optimized for both training and tactical use. The system is now available for purchase by defense and security operators.
The FANG line is part of Red Cat’s Arachnid Family of Systems and is designed to provide secure, American-made FPV drones that aim to combine performance with cost savings. The FANG F7 features a 7-inch carbon fiber frame engineered for durability and stability, paired with a retrievable design intended to make it reusable and cost-efficient.
The development of the FANG line focused on strengthening domestic drone production by reshoring manufacturing and replacing components traditionally sourced from China. Built to meet federal purchasing requirements, FANG offers NDAA-compliant solutions for defense, public safety, and other government agencies. All critical components are independently certified and listed on the DIU Blue UAS Framework, with the full system pending inclusion on the Blue UAS cleared list.
Jeff Thompson, Red Cat CEO, stated, “With FANG, we set out to deliver something the market hasn’t seen before. Working with key partners, we now have an NDAA-compliant FPV drone that’s both high-performing and low-cost. By focusing on retrievability, American manufacturing, and real-world mission needs, we’re giving defense and security teams a smarter, scalable option optimized for both budget and effectiveness.”
Red Cat claims that the FANG line is designed as the lowest-cost family of NDAA-compliant FPV drones on the market, addressing demand for attritable systems for training and practice. Unlike one-time-use loitering systems, FANG drones are recoverable, which reduces total cost of ownership and enables operators to build proficiency and mission readiness through repeated, cost-efficient practice. The dual-use design supports ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) and precision effects missions.
Future models in the FANG line will integrate with Red Cat’s Arachnid ecosystem and UAS Tool (ATAK) command-and-control environment. FANG drones incorporate UMAC-manufactured motors and other key parts, ensuring trusted, U.S.-sourced components.
The FANG F7 is now available for purchase by defense, public safety, and government agencies operating under NDAA restrictions, with Red Cat fulfilling orders directly and through authorized procurement channels.
Visit Red Cat at AUSA, Booth 2267 for more information on the FANG F7 Line.
