VMU-4 conducts this training in order to enhance aviation mission readiness while refreshing Reserve Marines’ knowledge on the RQ-21A UAS and emergency procedures.

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 (VMU-4) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) squadron in the United States Marine Corps that operates the RQ-21 Blackjack. It is the fourth UAV squadron in the Marine Corps and the first in the reserve component.

Jun 28, 2018 · Unmanned aerial vehicle operators, with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, in Camp Talega on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,...

May 15, 2022 · U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, march off with the cased squadron colors as part of a deactivation ceremony in 64...

Oct 13, 2023 · In order to meet the complex and expansive requirements of developing and fielding a Group 5 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) in support of the CMC’s Force Design 2030, an updated charter is...

The RQ-7 is helping VMU-4 make history as it is utilized to conduct yearly surveys of deer and buffalo populations on the base, a job formerly tasked to manned helicopters.

Mar 5, 2013 · The active-reserve squadron’s relocation to Camp Pendleton is intended to position VMU-4 to efficiently support and integrate with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

VMU-4 is the last operator of the AAI RQ-7B Shadow UAS in the US Marine Corps, and will begin transitioning to the Boeing-Insitu RQ-21A Blackjack early next year. The wildlife survey missions flown in August were actually the squadron’s penultimate flight operation with the Shadow.

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 (VMU-4) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) squadron in the United States Marine Corps that operates the RQ-21 Blackjack. It is the fourth UAV squadron in the Marine Corps and the first in the reserve component.

Sep 30, 2010 · The Yuma-stationed detachment of VMU-4 showcased its operational readiness with a 40-minute flight and reconnaissance demonstration at the range’s Auxiliary Airfield 2.