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EMT Aladin
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Germany · 2005
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EMTAladin

EMT Aladin
EMT Aladin Photo: Tim Rademacher · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
40
Range
50
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
45
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
50
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service2005
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
55
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
47/69
Post-Cold War
172/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
40
Range
50
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
45
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
50
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
EMT Aladin
Country
Production
2005–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
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 Classminiature UAV
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2000
  • Service Entry Year2000
  • Primary Roleclose area imaging
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
  • Length1.53 m
  • Wingspan1.46 m
  • Height0.36 m
  • Empty Weight3.2 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight3.2 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine Typebrushless DC electric motor
  • Number of Engines1
  • Electric PropulsionYes
  • Propeller / Configurationfixed-pitch
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed90 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,500 m
  • Range15 km
  • Endurance0.75
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2000
  • Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2005Production started
21
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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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