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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · United States
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
40
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
50
Range
40
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
80
Image Quality
50
Autonomy
70
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
20
Origin United States
ManufacturerBoeing
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
49
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
191/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
40
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
50
Range
40
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
80
Image Quality
50
Autonomy
70
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
40
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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49
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
◎General3MOD.3
  • UAV ClassUnmanned combat aerial vehicle
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • Primary RoleCarrier-based UCAV demonstrator
◈Airframe1MOD.1
▣Powerplant1MOD.1
  • Engine TypeJet
◇Armament1MOD.1
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built0
  • Variants1
⬢Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year2003
  • Production Start2000
  • Production End2003
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Operational state of a drone where weapons systems are enabled and ready for engagement.
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 communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
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