Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, is launching its FANG line of First Person View (FPV) drones.
The FANG line, starting with the FANG F7 7-inch drone, was initially developed through a U.S. military lab program and is now available for purchase by defense and security operators.
The FANG F7 features a 7-inch carbon fiber frame designed for durability and stability, and a retrievable design intended to make it reusable and cost-efficient. The FANG line, part of Red Cat’s Arachnid Family of Systems, provides American-made FPV drones that combine performance with significant savings. This balance of rugged construction and affordability aims to make the drone effective as both a training tool and a mission-ready asset.
The FANG line was created to strengthen domestic drone production by reshoring manufacturing and replacing components traditionally sourced from China. The drones are built to meet federal purchasing requirements, offering National Defense Authorization Act (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. The drones incorporate UMAC-manufactured motors and other key parts, ensuring U.S.-sourced components.
Jeff Thompson, Red Cat CEO, said, “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.”
The FANG line is designed to be the lowest-cost family of NDAA-compliant FPV drones on the market, addressing demand for attritable systems for training and practice. The retrievable and reusable nature of the FANG drones, unlike one-time-use loitering systems, is intended to reduce the total cost of ownership and enable operators to build proficiency and mission readiness through repeated, cost-efficient practice. The dual-use design supports Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and precision effects missions. Future models in the FANG line are planned to integrate with Red Cat’s Arachnid ecosystem and UAS Tool (ATAK) command-and-control environment.
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. The FANG F7 made its public debut at the Premier Drone Competition in Cumberland County, North Carolina, hosted by the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, and will also be showcased at the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
