Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
ZALA 421-08
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
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
◎General3MOD.3
- UAV ClassMicro air vehicle
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
- Primary RoleFront-line reconnaissance, overground and oversea surveillance
◈Airframe5MOD.5
- Length0.41 m
- Wingspan0.8 m
- Empty Weight1.7 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight1.7 kg
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine Typeelectric
- Number of Engines1
- Electric PropulsionYes
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed150 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,600 m
- Range15 km
- Endurance1.5
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeautonomous or semi-autonomous
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants1
◎Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
247RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES1511RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS220PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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