For mission ranges greater than 2Km or requiring longer time in the sky, FIXED WING and HELICOPTER STYLE drones are best. Primary factors in the selection of long range Unmanned Vehicles are endurance, range, payload capacity and type. The selection of the type of system is dependent on the situation and in some cases, personal preference.
For some systems, combustion engine propulsion offers greater independence in long range flight, especially in remote areas.Below we have selected some of our favorite ISR platforms in the Long Range Category.