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
Eleron-3
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2005–
Quantity
34
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
39
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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 Classtactical
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- Service Entry Year2012
- Primary Rolereconnaissance
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length0.6 m
- Wingspan1.47 m
- Max Takeoff Weight5.3 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeelectric
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / Configurationpusher
◇Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed130 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,000 m
- Range60 km
- Endurance1.67
- Maximum Payload1 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeradio station
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants2
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2012
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2005Production started
- 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
21
years in service
34
units produced
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ELERON-3 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
06 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
152RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES39POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES903RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS126PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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