Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
DJI Air series
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
97
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ 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 Classcompact quadcopter
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2018
- Service Entry Year2018
- Primary Roleaerial photography and videography
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe5MOD.5
- Length0.266 m
- Wingspan0.244 m
- Empty Weight0.724 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight0.57 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeelectric motor
- Number of Engines4
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / Configurationquadcopter
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed68.4 km/h
- Cruise Speed45 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,000 m
- Range10 km
- Endurance0.52
- Maximum Payload0.2 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadNo
- Laser DesignatorNo
- Sensor Payload Weight0.05 kg
- Comms RelayNo
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeteleoperated
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants6
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2018
- Operational StatusIn production
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2018Production started
8
years in service
8
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
66RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES18MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources