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Elbit Hermes 900
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Israel · 2011
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ElbitHermes900

Elbit Hermes 900
Elbit Hermes 900 Photo: Ronite · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
85
Endurance
82
Operating Altitude
78
Range
80
Data-Link
75
Stealth / Survivability
65
Image Quality
87
Autonomy
80
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
88
Origin Israel
ManufacturerElbit Systems Ltd.
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2011
Operators14 countries
Data Quality86%
80
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
4/59
Modern Era
12/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
85
Endurance
82
Operating Altitude
78
Range
80
Data-Link
75
Stealth / Survivability
65
Image Quality
87
Autonomy
80
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
88
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Elbit Hermes 900
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2011–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
80
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ 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 ClassMALE
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2009
  • Service Entry Year2015
  • Primary Roletactical missions
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
◇Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed220 km/h
  • Cruise Speed112 km/h
  • Service Ceiling9,144 m
  • Endurance36
  • Maximum Payload350 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Operators5
  • Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2009
  • Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2011Production started
  2. 2012Sale: Colombia
  3. 2014Sale: Brazil (1 units)
  4. 2017Sale: Azerbaijan (2 units)
  5. 2022Last sale: Canada (1 units)
  6. 2025First deployment: Twelve-Day War
15
years in service
14
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Elbit Hermes 900SALES6records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2022Canada1——
2021Brazil2——
2017Azerbaijan2——
2014Brazil1——
2012Colombia———
2011Chile3——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) radar are airborne radar systems used to detect, track, and image moving or stationary targets on the ground, regardless of weather or lighting conditions.
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