Where the Teal 2 wins
A Blue UAS listing since June 2023, a FLIR Hadron 640R EO/IR payload with radiometric thermal built for night operations, about 30 minutes of endurance, and a US Air Force contract for 172 aircraft with spares and training. For a defense or defense-adjacent buyer who needs the list and needs thermal, the Teal 2 is the reference.
Status and price
Shipping. Not published. Red Cat sells through resellers and government channels; Advexure lists the system without a public price. EnCor publishes its prices.
Where EnCor fits instead
The Corvin is not Blue UAS-listed and carries no thermal payload. It is a $2,999 trainer and reconnaissance aircraft for programs and agencies that need to own, crash, and repair a compliant airframe. If your requirement says Blue UAS or night thermal, the Teal 2 answers it and we do not.
| Feature | Teal 2 (Red Cat) | EnCor Corvin | EnCor Spector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Shipping | Shipping, built to order | In development, reservations open |
| Price | Not published | $2,999 kit, $1,799 airframe, published | $34,999 bundle, published |
| Built in | United States (per manufacturer) | Tulsa, Oklahoma | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Compliance | NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS listed | No Section 889 covered components; no Blue UAS listing | Same as Corvin |
| Repair | Manufacturer or reseller service | Detachable arms, 3D-printable frame parts | Field-serviceable (design goal) |
| How you buy | Quote through reseller or contract | Card, online, under the $10,000 micro-purchase threshold | $5,000 reservation fee, balance later |
Questions buyers ask
Where does the Teal 2 clearly win?
A Blue UAS listing since June 2023, a FLIR Hadron 640R EO/IR payload with radiometric thermal built for night operations, about 30 minutes of endurance, and a US Air Force contract for 172 aircraft with spares and training. For a defense or defense-adjacent buyer who needs the list and needs thermal, the Teal 2 is the reference.
What does the Teal 2 cost?
Not published. Red Cat sells through resellers and government channels; Advexure lists the system without a public price. EnCor publishes its prices.
Where does EnCor fit instead?
The Corvin is not Blue UAS-listed and carries no thermal payload. It is a $2,999 trainer and reconnaissance aircraft for programs and agencies that need to own, crash, and repair a compliant airframe. If your requirement says Blue UAS or night thermal, the Teal 2 answers it and we do not.
Are the figures on this page official?
Competitor figures are taken from the manufacturer or reseller pages listed in the sources, with the date accessed. Prices marked not published are exactly that. EnCor figures come from the pricing page.
- Unmanned Systems Technology, "Teal 2 Quadcopter Drone | Blue UAS-approved drone", accessed 2026-09-06.
- Airforce Technology, "Teal 2 Small Unmanned Aircraft System, USA", accessed 2026-09-06.
- DroneXL, "Teal Drones: Black Widow, Teal 2 & Red Cat Coverage (2026)", accessed 2026-09-06.
- Advexure, Teal 2 sUAS Drone System listing, accessed 2026-09-06.