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Parrot Bebop Drone
Photo: WEi WEi from 桃園縣, 台灣 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · France · 2014
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ParrotBebopDrone

Parrot Bebop Drone
Parrot Bebop Drone Photo: WEi WEi from 桃園縣, 台灣 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
45
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Data-Link
50
Stealth / Survivability
20
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
55
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin France
ManufacturerParrot
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2014–2019
Operators5 countries
Data Quality85%
43
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
45/59
Modern Era
207/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
45
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Data-Link
50
Stealth / Survivability
20
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
55
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Parrot Bebop Drone
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2014–2019
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
45
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
43
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 Classquadcopter
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2014
  • Service Entry Year2014
  • Primary Roleaerial photography
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe5MOD.5
  • Length0.28 m
  • Wingspan0.38 m
  • Empty Weight0.42 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight0.5 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypeBrushless DC electric motor
  • Number of Engines4
  • Engine Power0.024 kW
  • Electric PropulsionYes
  • Propeller / Configurationquadcopter rotor
◇Performance6MOD.6
  • Top Speed16 km/h
  • Cruise Speed12 km/h
  • Service Ceiling150 m
  • Range2 km
  • Endurance0.2
  • Maximum Payload0.08 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Variants5
◎Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year2019
  • Production Start2014
  • Production End2019
  • Operational Statusdiscontinued
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2014Production started
  2. 2019Production ended
12
years in service
5
years in production
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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