Defense Systems Information Analysis Center staff searched open sources and the association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) database for UASs that met the following vehicle requirements:
- Autonomous mission, en route at >100 kts, landing
- Range: greater than 200 NM with 6-hour loiter and 10% reserve
- Fuel: heavy fuel (HFE) preferred
- Payload: modular payload at 10 cubic feet (5 x 2) at 40 lb
- Day/night operations-basic camera, search and rescue
- Operationally representative launch and recovery
The AUVSI report came up with seven matching systems, which were delivered to the inquirer.