Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
AAI Corporation Aerosonde
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- UAV ClassSmall UAV
- First Flight1998
- Primary RoleISR
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe3MOD.3
- Wingspan2.9 m
- Max Takeoff Weight13 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeGasoline
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power2.98 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Service Ceiling4,000 m
- Range3,270 km
- Endurance30
◆Payload & Sensors2MOD.2
▤Armament1MOD.1
- ArmedNo
⬢Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
- Control TypeAutonomous/Remote
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableYes
▲Production2MOD.2
- Operators9
- Variants10
◎Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
83RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES11AUSTRALIA · ALL WEAPONS6PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
A device that emits a laser beam to mark targets for precision-guided munitions, enabling accurate strikes by designating coordinates for laser-homing weapons.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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