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
Yamaha R-MAX
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
67
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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 Classrotary‑wing UAV
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- First Flight1995
- Service Entry Year1996
- Primary Roleagricultural spraying, aerial survey, reconnaissance, disaster response
- In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
- Length2.5 m
- Wingspan3 m
- Height0.9 m
- Empty Weight63.958 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight94 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typewater-cooled
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power45 kW
- Electric PropulsionNo
- Propeller / Configurationtwo‑bladed main rotor
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed180 km/h
- Cruise Speed130 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,000 m
- Range200 km
- Endurance1
- Maximum Payload30 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
- EO/IR SensorYes
- SAR / GMTI RadarNo
- SIGINT PayloadNo
- Laser DesignatorNo
- Sensor Payload Weight5 kg
- Comms RelayNo
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeline‑of‑sight remote control
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1995
- Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1995Production started
31
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
274RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES67POST-COLD WAR · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES498JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS217PERFORMANCE/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.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
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