US Air Force buys Chimera FPV drones for special unit (X @M5Dergi)
The United States Air Force has formalized the purchase of the FPV Chimera drones to equip the 1st Special Operations Wing, based at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
The acquisition will be made through a sole-source contract, citing operational urgency and the need to meet an accelerated schedule.
According to an official document published on February 10, 2026, the package includes small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), as well as spare parts and accessories. The contract will be awarded to Oak Grove Technologies under a fixed-price arrangement, as the company holds exclusive rights for the production, marketing, and training of the platform.
The decision also considers the fact that military personnel from the unit have already been trained and certified on the Chimera system through a course approved by the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Replacing it with another model would require restarting the entire training process, which could lead to delays deemed unacceptable for the mission.
Available in Chimera 5, 7, and 10 versions, the FPV system is presented as a commercial solution adapted for government use, offering speed, agility, and precision for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. The official document classifies the equipment as essential for training kinetic strike capabilities and meeting the operational demonstration schedule.
Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @M5Dergi | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
🔴US Air Force Chimera FPV drone deal for special unit
🔹The US Air Force has procured Chimera small UAV systems from Oak Grove Technologies.
🔹Chimera 5, Chimera 7, and Chimera 10, three different first-person view drones, with up to 2 kg payload… pic.twitter.com/mpT1zdnNhw
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