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Strategic Logix Partners With Optical Zonu Corporation For Fiber-Controlled Military Drones

September 4, 2025 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

FRadio frequency over fiber provider Optical Zonu Corporation announced a new partnership with Strategic Logix, a leading military procurement organization, to provide a custom fiber-controlled architecture for their Rapid Reconfigurable Systems Line (RRSL) of configurable military drones. 

Modular Drone Ecosystem

Battlefield conditions across the world have demonstrated a need for cost-effective drone solutions. The RRSL is a cost-focused, U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant, modular battlefield drone ecosystem. Unusual Machines supplies components for the RRSL platform. Strategic Logix says the RRSL offers high level flexibility and performance at an affordable $800 USD per unit.

“RRSL is a modular drone ecosystem built by warfighters, for warfighters, to solve a critical cost and scale problem in U.S. defense,” said Jeremy Schnipke, CEO of Strategic Logix. 

Flexible Technology

Each RRSL drone unit is attritable, pre-programmed, solder-free, and easily configurable. Optical Zonu fiber-controlled solutions ensure a secure, tethered control. The new architecture seamlessly enables transparent command and control over fiber optic spools extending up to 40 kilometers. The system requires no modifications to the existing control architecture and no additional hardware beyond the fiber-based drone link.

Meir Bartur, CEO of Optical Zonu, said, “By combining our expertise in fiber optic communications with the agility of Unusual Machines’ high-performance drone components, we’re enabling a powerful, secure, and scalable solution that aligns with the mission needs of our armed forces. We believe such collaboration is essential to strengthening national security.”

“The RRSL is a great example of the versatility, flexibility, and performance that a modular drone ecosystem offers—benefits with applications far beyond consumer markets, including commercial use cases and defense,” said Stacy Wright, Executive Vice President of Revenue at Unusual Machines. 

For more information about Optical Zonu Corporation, visit their website here. Additional information about Strategic Logix is available here. More information about Unusual Machines is available here. 

About Optical Zonu Corporation

Optical Zonu Corporation (OZC) is a leading provider of radio frequency over fiber (RFoF) transport solutions for the wireless, defense, and aerospace industries. OZC is the only company fully committed to custom solutions for every deployment and offers easy centralized management and patented fiber fault detection. The company provides a wide range of turnkey, modular, and OEM solutions that support satellite antenna remoting, GPS distribution, ground station redundancy, and radar calibration. OZC maintains strategic global relationships across the industries it serves, cooperating with major vendors and suppliers to enable rapid production timelines. 

About Strategic Logix

Strategic Logix is a veteran-founded team of military professionals and procurement experts committed to modernizing defense and public-safety operations through cutting-edge technology. With deep expertise in federal acquisition and defense contracting, the company specializes in simplifying the procurement of mission-critical equipment. Headquartered in Buford, Georgia, Strategic Logix operates with a core commitment to innovation, integrity, and service. 

About Unusual Machines

Unusual Machines manufactures and sells drone components and drones across a diversified brand portfolio. This includes FPV goggle maker Fat Shark, and curated Rotor Riot e-commerce store for acrobatic drones and accessories. With a changing regulatory environment, Unusual Machines is a Tier-1 parts supplier to the fast-growing U.S. drone industry. 

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Ian McNabb

Ian McNabb is a journalist focusing on drone technology and lifestyle content at Dronelife. He is based between Boston and NH and, when not writing, enjoys hiking and Boston area sports.

Filed Under: Defense, Drone News, Drone News Feeds, Featured, News Tagged With: BattlefieldDrones, DefenseContracting, DefenseInnovation, DefenseTechnology, DroneComponents, DroneEcosystem, FiberControlled, FiberOptics, MilitaryDrones, MilitaryProcurement, MilitarySupply, MilitaryTech, ModularDrones, NDAACompliant, OpticalZonu, RRSL, StrategicLogix, TetheredDrones, UnusualMachines, WarfighterSolutions

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