Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ 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
ⓘ 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
- Empty Weight0.018 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight0.018 kg
- Low ObservableYes
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeelectric
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / Configurationdual coaxial rotors
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed21 km/h
- Range1.6 km
- Endurance0.33
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typehandheld terminal with GPS
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲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
- 2001First deployment: War on Terrorism
- 2011Production started
- 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
Operator Countries19country
06 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
201RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES43MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES44NORWAY · ALL WEAPONS11PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES591PRICE · ALL WEAPONS170PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 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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