Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Primoco UAV
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2016–
Quantity
200
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV ClassLight Unmanned
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2015
- Service Entry Year2016
- Primary RoleReconnaissance, surveillance, border/coastal protection, pipeline monitoring, calibration, training
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
- Length3.7 m
- Wingspan4.9 m
- Max Takeoff Weight150 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine TypePiston
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power14.91 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / ConfigurationPusher
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed120 km/h
- Range1,500 km
- Endurance15
- Maximum Payload30 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeGround Control Station with pilot and flight operator
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Built200
- Operators4
- Variants2
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2016
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2016Production started
10
years in service
200
units produced
2
countries operating
04 / Operators
Primoco UAVSALES3records
Malaysia
Ukraineⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
113RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES28MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES66CZECH REPUBLIC · ALL WEAPONS31PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 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.
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.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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