The FANG™ FPV drone system by Red Cat Holdings, a developer of aerial intelligence and situational awareness technologies, has been officially added to the Department of War’s Blue UAS Cleared List.
The Blue UAS designation confirms that the complete FANG system meets the Pentagon’s highest standards for cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and operational trustworthiness.
This full certification makes the system eligible for streamlined acquisition by the Department of War and other federal agencies without the need for additional cybersecurity approvals or sourcing waivers. The system’s Blue UAS inclusion also ensures full NDAA Section 848 compliance.
Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat, stated, “Blue UAS certification of our full system marks the next phase for FANG. This not only validates our hardware and engineering, but it also makes it easier for defense and security customers to move fast and confidently with a fully approved, low-cost, American-made FPV drone. We’re proud to deliver a platform that meets the highest standards and is ready to scale where and when it’s needed.”
Red Cat worked through a U.S. military lab and secured one of the first FPV components accepted into the Blue UAS Framework through its partner, UMAC.
The full FANG system is now certified and listed with four integrated UMAC components. This provides users with a compliant, government-cleared platform available as a complete system or as a modular DIY kit.
The FANG F7 model is available for direct purchase or through approved government procurement channels. Additional models in the FANG line are currently under development. These are expected to build on this foundation with extended capabilities while maintaining full compliance with Department of War procurement requirements.
