Red Cat To Send 200 Surveillance, Recon Drones to Ukraine

The initial order of the firm’s long-range, high-speed Teal 2 model is expected to arrive in June.

Jack Daleo

Friday, May 12, 2023 at 04:10 PM ET

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Red Cat’s rugged Teal 2 drone can fly in challenging conditions such as rain—or the battlefield. [Courtesy: Red Cat]

Key Takeaways:

Red Cat Holdings, a U.S. drone maker, secured an order to provide 200 of its Teal 2 long-range, high-speed FPV UAVs to Ukrainian drone pilots.
The Teal 2 drones are specifically designed for advanced nighttime surveillance and reconnaissance, featuring high-resolution thermal imaging and a robust build for challenging battlefield conditions.
Manufactured in the U.S., these drones are expected to enhance the Ukrainian military's ability to identify targets and map battlefields, especially at night.
Beyond Ukraine, the Teal 2 has also been ordered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and is being evaluated by the U.S. Army for short-range reconnaissance.

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A drone maker based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the latest to earn a hefty order of UAVs for the Ukrainian war effort.

This week, Red Cat Holdings announced it will fulfill an order to provide 200 of its long-range, high-speed first-person-view (FPV) Teal 2 UAVs to Ukrainian drone pilots. The firm did not specify what entity placed the order, but the first Teal 2 delivery is expected in June.