A new group 1 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from DZYNE Technologies features a foldable airframe that fits into an 80-liter (21-gallon) rucksack and can be assembled and deployed in under two minutes.
Known as Blitz, the drone has a range of 150 kilometers (93 miles), reaches speeds of up to 75 knots (139 kilometers/86 miles per hour), and can remain airborne for two hours.
It can carry payloads of up to 5 pounds (2.27 kilograms) for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, electronic warfare, deception, and other mission effects.
Modular by design, Blitz uses interchangeable nose sections, payload bays, wingtips, GNSS and visual navigation modules, and swappable telemetry tails.
It also uses quiet electric propulsion and can integrate with widely used battlefield coordination applications, allowing it to plug into existing command-and-control networks.
The drone supports multiple launch options, including hand launch for low-footprint missions, a four-pack rail launcher for multi-mission use, and a containerized launcher intended for massed deployment.
Shaped by Recent Conflict
The unveiling reflects lessons from recent conflicts and aligns with Department of Defense priorities for attritable, open, and interoperable platforms.
It also comes amid growing demand for small, scalable unmanned aerial systems designed for distributed operations.
Blitz is being positioned as an affordable platform that supports multiple mission roles, including large-scale swarm deployment.
“Blitz represents a fundamental shift in how warfighters can project mass, adaptability, and speed,” said Connor Toler, Blitz product manager at DZYNE.
“By pairing true affordability with a deeply modular architecture, Blitz gives operators the freedom to scale missions on demand … It’s designed to be trained quickly, deployed anywhere, and integrated with existing digital ecosystems without friction.”
The drone made its debut at Special Operations Forces Week 2026 in Florida.
