Data Quality83%
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 Bebop 2
Country
Production
2015–
Unit Price (current)
$1.3K↗ 34% inflation · 2016→2025
Original Price
$1.0K (2016)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
53
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.3K
Original: $1.0K (2016)
Inflation: +%34
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- UAV ClassConsumer
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Quadcopter
- First Flight2016
- Primary RoleSurveillance / Aerial Photography
◈Airframe2MOD.2
- Max Takeoff Weight0.5 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeElectric
- Number of Engines4
- Electric PropulsionYes
◇Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed45 km/h
- Endurance0.42
◆Payload & Sensors1MOD.1
- EO/IR SensorYes
▤Armament1MOD.1
- ArmedNo
⬢Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
- Control TypeRemote Control / App
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2015Production started
11
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
254RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES53MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES552FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS17PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES844PRICE · ALL WEAPONS82PERFORMANCE/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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