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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 2018
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Tello Photo: ZLEA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
40
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
20
Range
25
Data-Link
45
Stealth / Survivability
35
Image Quality
50
Autonomy
40
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ManufacturerRyze Technology
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2018–2024
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
38
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
51/59
Modern Era
223/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
40
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
20
Range
25
Data-Link
45
Stealth / Survivability
35
Image Quality
50
Autonomy
40
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ 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)
—
38
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • UAV Classquadcopter
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2018
  • Primary RoleTeleoperated compact reconnaissance drone
  • In ServiceNo
◈Airframe2MOD.2
▣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
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Variants3
◎Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year2024
  • Production Start2018
  • Production End2024
  • Operational StatusDiscontinued
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2018Production started
  2. 2024Production ended
8
years in service
6
years in production
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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