Red Cat Launches FANG Line of Low-Cost, NDAA-Compliant FPV Drones for Defense and Security Operations

Red Cat Holdings has introduced the FANG line of low-cost, NDAA-compliant FPV drones for defense and security operations. The first system, FANG F7, is a 7-inch retrievable FPV drone optimized for training and tactical use. The FANG line is designed to be affordable, retrievable, and reusable, with a dual-use design supporting ISR and precision effects missions. FANG F7 is now available for purchase by defense, public safety, and government agencies operating under NDAA restrictions.

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) has introduced the FANG™ line of low-cost, NDAA-compliant First Person View (FPV) drones, specifically designed for defense and security operations. The inaugural system, FANG™ F7, is a 7-inch retrievable FPV drone optimized for training and tactical use. The FANG line emphasizes affordability, retrievability, and reusability, making it a dual-use solution supporting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and precision effects missions.

The FANG™ F7 features a 7-inch carbon fiber frame engineered for durability and stability, paired with a retrievable design that enhances cost-efficiency. This balance of rugged construction and affordability ensures the drone is equally effective as a training tool and as a mission-ready asset. The drone is built to meet federal procurement requirements, offering 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 FANG™ F7 was announced on October 8, 2025, at the Premier Drone Competition in Cumberland County, North Carolina, hosted by the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC). It was also showcased at the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Red Cat Holdings aims to strengthen domestic drone production by reshoring manufacturing and replacing components traditionally sourced from China.

Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat Holdings, stated, "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™ F7 is now available for purchase by defense, public safety, and government agencies operating under NDAA restrictions. Red Cat will fulfill orders directly and through authorized procurement channels. Technical specifications and ordering details are available at [Red Cat Holdings' website](https://redcat.red/fang).