Drones 101: the four classes you need to know
✓ Reviewed6 min readMay 20, 2026
A plain-language map of FPV, fixed-wing ISR, naval USVs, and counter-UAS interceptors.
Before the tactics make sense, the categories have to. This explainer gives you the four building blocks of the unmanned battlespace.
No jargon left undefined.
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