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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Israel · 2009
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
80
Operating Altitude
70
Range
78
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
72
Autonomy
60
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Israel
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service2009
Operators3 countries
Quantity42
Data Quality84%
69
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
16/69
Post-Cold War
54/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
80
Operating Altitude
70
Range
78
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
72
Autonomy
60
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Aeronautics Defense Dominator
Country
Production
2009–
Quantity
42
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • UAV ClassMALE
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2009
  • Primary RoleISR operations
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypeThielert diesel engines
  • Number of Engines2
  • Engine Power101 kW
  • Electric PropulsionNo
  • Propeller / Configurationpropeller
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed354 km/h
  • Service Ceiling9,100 m
  • Endurance28
  • Maximum Payload408 kg
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Operators3
  • Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2009
  • Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2009Production started
  2. 2014Sale: Mexico (2 units)
  3. 2018Sale: Thailand · $27 M
17
years in service
42
units produced
3
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Aeronautics Defense DominatorSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2018Thailand—$27.0 M$34.6 M
2014Mexico2——
—Turkey1——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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