RQ-11 Raven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, United States of America

Army Technology: The RQ-11 Raven is a lightweight unmanned aircraft system (UAS). It is designed for rapid deployment and high mobility for military and commercial operations. The Raven meets army requirements for low-altitude reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition. It can be operated manually or programmed for autonomous operation, utilising the system's advanced avionics and GPS navigation.

Each Raven costs about $35,000, but the total system costs around $250,000.

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