The RQ-11 Raven was originally introduced as the FQM-151 in 1999, but in 2002 developed into its current form, resembling an enlarged FAI class F1C free flight model aircraft in general appearance.

RAVEN AWARDS: U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command has awarded AeroVironment Corp. more than $53.5 million for RQ-11 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, known as Ravens, for the Army and Marine Corps.