The World's 9 Most Cost-Effective Military Drones: A Comprehensive Analysis

3. Chinese Wing Loong I

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One amazing feat in reasonably priced drone technology is the Wing Loong I. At almost $1 million a unit, it provides features comparable to considerably more costly Western substitutes. This MALE UAV has a remarkable 20-hour endurance, a service ceiling of 7,500 meters, and can carry surveillance equipment as well as precision-guided missiles. While its satellite communication technology lets beyond-line-of-sight operations, its modular design lets for fast maintenance and mission reconfiguration. The success of the Wing Loong I in foreign markets shows how very valuable it is.