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 Inspire
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
25
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
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV ClassSmall
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Camera drone
- First Flight2014
- Service Entry Year2014
- Primary RoleAerial photography
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length0.4 m
- Wingspan0.4 m
- Height0.2 m
- Empty Weight3.995 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight3.6 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeDJI 3511s
- Number of Engines4
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / Configuration2-blade
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed84 km/h
- Cruise Speed40 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,800 m
- Range4 km
- Endurance0.3
- Maximum Payload1 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadNo
- Laser DesignatorNo
- Sensor Payload Weight0.5 kg
- Comms RelayNo
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeRadio-controlled
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production2MOD.2
- Operators6
- Variants9
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2014
- Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2014Production started
- 2016Sale: Colombia (2 units)
- 2018Sale: Chile
12
years in service
2,014
units produced
6
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
DJI InspireSALES6records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |  Chile | — | — | — |
| 2018 |  United States | — | — | — |
| 2016 |  Colombia | 2 | — | — |
| 2016 |  Ukraine | — | — | — |
| — |  France | — | — | — |
| — |  Lithuania | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
101RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES25MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES6PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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