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
Parrot AR.Drone
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2010–2018
Quantity
2,010
Unit Price (current)
$441.451↗ 48% inflation · 2010→2025
Original Price
$299 (2010)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
59
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$441.451
Original: $299 (2010)
Inflation: +%48
ⓘ 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 Classquadcopter
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2010
- Service Entry Year2010
- Primary Roleaerial reconnaissance
◈Airframe5MOD.5
- Length0.25 m
- Wingspan0.25 m
- Empty Weight0 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight0 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Type15W brushed or brushless DC electric motors
- Number of Engines4
- Engine Power0.018 kW
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / Configurationfixed-pitch
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed18 km/h
- Cruise Speed5 km/h
- Service Ceiling50 m
- Range50 km
- Endurance0.25
- Maximum Payload0 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadNo
- Laser DesignatorNo
- Sensor Payload Weight0 kg
- Comms RelayNo
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeremote-controlled
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingNo
▲Production2MOD.2
- Unit Cost299 USD
- Variants5
◎Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2018
- Production Start2010
- Production End2018
- Operational Statusdiscontinued
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2010Production started
- 2018Production ended
16
years in service
8
years in production
2,010
units produced
20
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries20country
06 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
275RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES59MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES718FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS24PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES909PRICE · ALL WEAPONS170PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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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