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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.

// Editorial note: claims in this report are verified against primary sources where possible. Footage is contextualized, never glorified. OPSEC-sensitive detail is withheld.