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Table IV

UAV Classification according to the US Department of Defense

Group	Size	Max Gross take-off weight (lbs)	Normal operating altitude (ft)	Airspeed (kts)
Group 1	Small	0-20	<1,200 AGL	<100
Group 2	Medium	21-55	<3,500	<250
Group 3	Large	<1,320	<18,000 MSL	<250
Group 4	Larger	>1,320	<18,000 MSL	Any airspeed
Group 5	Largest	>1,320	>18,000	Any airspeed

Group	Size	Max Gross take-off weight (lbs)	Normal operating altitude (ft)	Airspeed (kts)
Group 1	Small	0-20	<1,200 AGL	<100
Group 2	Medium	21-55	<3,500	<250
Group 3	Large	<1,320	<18,000 MSL	<250
Group 4	Larger	>1,320	<18,000 MSL	Any airspeed
Group 5	Largest	>1,320	>18,000	Any airspeed

Notes: AGL, above ground level; MSL, mean sea level

Source: US Army (2010)