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Airbus Zephyr
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AirbusZephyr

Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · United Kingdom · 2017
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AirbusZephyr

Airbus Zephyr
Airbus Zephyr Photo: matanao · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
95
Operating Altitude
90
Range
90
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
50
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
85
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerAirbus Commercial Aircraft
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2017
Operators4 countries
Data Quality84%
78
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
6/59
Modern Era
16/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
75
Endurance
95
Operating Altitude
90
Range
90
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
50
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
85
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Airbus Zephyr
Production
2017–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
78
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • UAV ClassHAPS
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2005
  • Service Entry Year2024
  • Primary RoleReconnaissance / Surveillance / Communications Relay
  • In ServiceNo
◈Airframe3MOD.3
▣Powerplant2MOD.2
◇Performance3MOD.3
  • Service Ceiling23,196 m
  • Endurance624
  • Maximum Payload5 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
▤Armament2MOD.2
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Variants7
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2003
  • Operational StatusUnder development
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2017Production started
9
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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