Videos

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Harrison Zhu, an unmanned aerial system commander with Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, participates in an interview at Kangaroo Flats Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, July 29, 2020. Zhu discussed the RQ-21A Blackjack and the training conducted by the ACE at KFTA. The RQ-21A allows for safe, forward reconnaissance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alexandria Nowell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brayden Broens, an unmanned aerial system maintainer with Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, participates in an interview about the RQ-21A Blackjack at Kangaroo Flats Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, July 29, 2020. Broens discussed the RQ-21A Blackjack and the training conducted by the ACE at KFTA. The RQ-21A allows for safe, forward reconnaissance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alexandria Nowell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathon Schumer, unmanned aerial system operator with Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, participates in an interview at Kangaroo Flats Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, July 29, 2020. Schumer discussed the RQ-21A Blackjack and the training conducted by the ACE at KFTA. The RQ-21A allows for safe, forward reconnaissance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alexandria Nowell)

Marines launch a RQ-21A Blackjack from the flight deck of the USS San Diego (LPD-22) during PHIBRON-MEU Integration, April 12, 2017. The Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit launched and recovered the RQ-21A Blackjack after conducting a surveillance and reconnaissance mission. PMINT is the 15th MEU's first at-sea training period and an opportunity for the Marines to work closely with their Navy counterparts as they complete mission essential tasks.