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
DJI Phantom
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
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 Classconsumer
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2013
- Service Entry Year2013
- Primary Roleaerial photography
◈Airframe1MOD.1
- Empty Weight1.375 kg
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeModel 9455S low-noise propellers
- Number of Engines4
- Electric PropulsionYes
◇Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed72.414 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,000 m
- Range2 km
- Endurance30
- Maximum Payload0.5 kg
◆Payload & Sensors1MOD.1
- EO/IR SensorYes
▤Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
- Control Typeremote control
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators14
- Variants7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2013Production started
- 2021Sale: United States (19 units)
- 2023Production ended
13
years in service
10
years in production
13
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory6country · 441units
441active
DJI PhantomSALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |  United States | 19 | — | — |
| 2021 | United States | 8 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
209RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES47MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES4PERFORMANCE/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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