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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · People's Republic of China · 2015
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
70
Endurance
75
Operating Altitude
80
Range
70
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
60
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2015
Operators1 countries
Quantity20
Data Quality81%
68
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
17/59
Modern Era
62/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
70
Endurance
75
Operating Altitude
80
Range
70
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
70
Autonomy
60
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
WZ-7
Production
2015–
Quantity
20
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
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 ClassHALE
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • Service Entry Year2018
  • Primary Roleaerial reconnaissance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe1MOD.1
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
◇Performance2MOD.2
  • Cruise Speed749.995 km/h
  • Service Ceiling18,000 m
▤Armament2MOD.2
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built20
  • Operators2
  • Variants2
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2015
  • Operational StatusIn production
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2015Production started
11
years in service
20
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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 device that emits a laser beam to mark targets for precision-guided munitions, enabling accurate strikes by designating coordinates for laser-homing weapons.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) radar are airborne radar systems used to detect, track, and image moving or stationary targets on the ground, regardless of weather or lighting conditions.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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