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Black Hornet Nano
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Norway · 2011
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BlackHornetNano

Black Hornet Nano
Black Hornet Nano Photo: Richard Watt · Wikimedia Commons · OGL v1.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
40
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
35
Range
30
Data-Link
45
Stealth / Survivability
80
Image Quality
50
Autonomy
40
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Norway
ManufacturerProx Dynamics (Norway)
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2011
Operators19 countries
Quantity3,000
Data Quality86%
45
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
43/59
Modern Era
201/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
40
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
35
Range
30
Data-Link
45
Stealth / Survivability
80
Image Quality
50
Autonomy
40
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Black Hornet Nano
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2011–
Quantity
3,000
Unit Price (current)
$269.5K↗ 38% inflation · 2013→2025
Original Price
$195.0K (2013)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
43
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$269.5K
Original: $195.0K (2013)
Inflation: +%38
45
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 Classmicro
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2011
  • Service Entry Year2013
  • Primary Roletactical reconnaissance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe3MOD.3
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine Typeelectric
  • Number of Engines1
  • Electric PropulsionYes
  • Propeller / Configurationdual coaxial rotors
◇Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed21 km/h
  • Range1.6 km
  • Endurance0.33
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production4MOD.4
  • Total Built3,000
  • Unit Cost195,000 USD
  • Operators18
  • Variants2
◎Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year2017
  • Production Start2011
  • Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2001First deployment: War on Terrorism
  2. 2011Production started
  3. 2012Entered service
15
years in service
3,000
units produced
19
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
BLACK HORNET NANO · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 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.
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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
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