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Most notably, certain types of smaller uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) will now be treated as “consumables,” more akin to hand grenades and other kinds of ammunition, than aircraft, which has broad ramifications. Lower-level commanders will now also be able to procure smaller UASs directly, as well as authorize subordinates to operate them.
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Group 1 and Group 2 UASs will now be “accounted for as consumable commodities, not durable property,” according to a more detailed attachment to the memo. “Small UAS resemble munitions more than high-end airplanes. They should be cheap, rapidly replaceable, and categorized as consumable.”
The Pentagon defines Group 1 drones as ones that weigh up to 20 pounds, can fly up to an altitude of 1,200 feet, and can reach speeds of up to 100 knots. The next tier up, Group 2, includes types with gross weights between 21 and 55 pounds, that can get up to an altitude of 3,500 feet, and hit top speeds of up to 250 knots.
Pentagon Just Made A Massive, Long Overdue Shift To Arm Its Troops With Thousands Of Drones
Sweeping changes mean small drones will be treated like ammunition and lower-level officers will have more authority to buy and employ them.
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Group 1 and Group 2 UASs will now be “accounted for as consumable commodities, not durable property,” according to a more detailed attachment to the memo. “Small UAS resemble munitions more than high-end airplanes. They should be cheap, rapidly replaceable, and categorized as consumable.”
The Pentagon defines Group 1 drones as ones that weigh up to 20 pounds, can fly up to an altitude of 1,200 feet, and can reach speeds of up to 100 knots. The next tier up, Group 2, includes types with gross weights between 21 and 55 pounds, that can get up to an altitude of 3,500 feet, and hit top speeds of up to 250 knots.