Officially Licensed USMC 3rd RPV Company Patch — Vision for Victory from Unmanned Eyes
Before drones were cool, 3rd RPV Company was launching unmanned aircraft over the battlefield and changing the game.
3rd Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) Company was a pioneering Marine Corps unmanned aviation unit that operated from MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. As a precursor to modern unmanned aerial vehicle squadrons like VMU-3, the 3rd RPV Company flew early-generation remotely piloted aircraft to provide tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition for Marine ground commanders. These visionary Marines helped prove the concept that unmanned systems could dramatically enhance battlefield awareness without risking aircrew lives. Their work laid the foundation for the Marine Corps' current fleet of unmanned aerial systems that have become indispensable in modern warfare.
Perfect For: 3rd RPV Company veterans, VMU-3 personnel, drone and UAS enthusiasts, Marine reconnaissance professionals, and unmanned aviation history collectors.
Before the drone revolution, they were already flying the future.