Future Combat Systems (FCS) (US Army) Classes
- Class I: For small units. Role to be filled by all new UAV with some similarity to Micro Air Vehicle.
- Class II: For companies. (cancelled.)
- Class III: For battalions. (cancelled.)
- Class IV: For brigades. Role to be filled by the RQ-8A/B / MQ-8B Fire Scout.
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