The RQ-20 Puma is a portable unmanned aircraft system developed by AeroVironment for tactical reconnaissance. Larger than the Raven but still field-portable, it provides small units with longer endurance, stabilized sensors, and over-the-hill awareness without relying on runway infrastructure.
Puma variants are used for day and night observation, convoy overwatch, route checks, target location, and maritime patrol from small craft or austere sites. The aircraft's electric propulsion and compact logistics make it practical for units that need reconnaissance but cannot support larger tactical UAV systems.
The Puma fills a useful middle tier between very small hand-launched drones and larger catapult-launched tactical systems. That tier matters because commanders often need better endurance and payload than a micro-drone can provide while still keeping control close to the patrol or company.
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