Puma 3 AE Context

Market context

AeroVironment Puma 3 AE tactical ISR small UAS with Mantis i45 EO/IR payload for defense and public safety missions.

Target environment: Defence field units, maritime operations and austere tactical environments.
Workflow context: Tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, target observation and remote video intelligence.
Deployment model: Hand-launched small UAS operated by military and public-sector teams.
Commercial maturity: Mature fielded small UAS used by defence, government and public-sector operators.
Adoption constraints: Requires trained operators, sensor payload management, tactical communications and airspace coordination.
Market position: Established Blue UAS-class tactical ISR drone with broad defence adoption.
Adjacent products: Small tactical ISR UAV for field units needing portable reconnaissance and surveillance.

Range: 20 km standard; 40 km with ERA; 60 km with LRTA
Wingspan: 2.8 m / 9.2 ft
Length: 1.4 m / 4.6 ft
Payload Options: Mantis i45 and enhanced Mantis i45 N payloads for day, night, and low-light operations
Operational Environment: Land and maritime all-environment operations
Task Scope: Tactical ISR, land operations, and maritime operations
Payload Capacity Kg Range: 1.8 kg standard; 2.9 kg with Heavy Lift Software
Weight: 7 kg
Endurance: 3 h