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
UAV «Busel»
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2018–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
38
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
◎General6MOD.6
- UAV Classfixed-wing tactical UAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drone
- First Flight2018
- Service Entry Year2019
- Primary Roletactical reconnaissance and communications relay
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length1.2 m
- Wingspan2 m
- Height0.4 m
- Empty Weight30 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight45 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typepiston internal combustion
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power12 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationfixed-pitch propeller
◇Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed200 km/h
- Cruise Speed150 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,000 m
- Range200 km
- Endurance2
- Combat / Operating Radius100 km
- Maximum Payload5 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadNo
- Laser DesignatorNo
- Sensor Payload Weight3 kg
- Comms RelayYes
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeremote piloted with autonomous flight modes
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production2MOD.2
- Operators1
- Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2018
- Operational Statusactive service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2018Production started
8
years in service
2
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
152RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES38MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES903RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS82PERFORMANCE/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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