Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Tello
Prime contractor
Production
2018–2024
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
51
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV Classquadcopter
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight2018
- Primary RoleTeleoperated compact reconnaissance drone
- In ServiceNo
◈Airframe2MOD.2
- Empty Weight80 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeDJI Model 3044P
- Number of Engines4
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / Configurationquadcopter
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed28.644 km/h
- Service Ceiling30 m
- Range0.1 km
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeremote control
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableNo
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants3
◎Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2024
- Production Start2018
- Production End2024
- Operational StatusDiscontinued
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2018Production started
- 2024Production ended
8
years in service
6
years in production
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
223RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES51MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES82PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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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