Data Quality83%
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 Avata series
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 ClassFPV drone
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- Service Entry Year2022
- Primary Rolecinewhoop drone
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe3MOD.3
- Empty Weight0.41 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight0.41 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typebrushless DC electric motor
- Number of Engines4
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / Configurationquadcopter
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed97.2 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,500 m
- Endurance0.3
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedYes
- Hardpoints0
- Weapon Typesbombs
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeradio control
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants3
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2022
- Operational StatusIn production
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2022Production started
- 2023First deployment: Gaza War
4
years in service
2,022
units produced
2
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
121RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES30MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES6PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
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.
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