TEAL Drone (Black Widow)

The United States Air Force is seeking a highly specialized, NDAA-compliant sUAS (small Unmanned Aircraft System) capable of standard tactical observation and advanced integration with manned combat assets. The required characteristics include Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), Situational Awareness, Sustainability, Performance, and compliance with NDAA 2020 Section 848 and NDAA 2023 Section 817. The sUAS should have a ruggedized, portable airframe with 35+ minutes of flight time and advanced EO/IR sensors. The system should also be listed as an approved unmanned aircraft product on the DIU BLUE LIST. Key features and requirements of the sUAS include: • Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capability to operate in the vicinity of a target and forward live video feeds and target telemetry data directly to an in-flight F-35 for kinetic ordnance delivery • True, native integration with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) built into the core system architecture • A non-subscription cost model that eliminates mandatory recurring software licensing, support, and warranty fees • A ruggedized, portable airframe (~3.6 lbs) with 35+ minutes of flight time and advanced EO/IR sensors (Hadron 640R+) • Compliance with NDAA 2020 Section 848 and NDAA 2023 Section 817 • Listed as an approved unmanned aircraft product on the DIU BLUE LIST as of 20 Apr 2026