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MQ-8 Fire Scout

We spoke too soon, because here’s another drone helicopter. The MQ-8 Fire Scout – a product of Northrop Grumann – is an autonomous helicopter system that provides real-time Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Target-acquisition, laser designation, and battle management to tactical users without relying on manned aircraft or space-based assets.

The Fire Scout maintains an endurance time over 11 hours, measures 34.7 feet long, 8.7 feet wide and 10.3 feet tall. It’s labeled as a ‘force protection multiplier’ due to its increased hover surveillance time. It’s first flight was in 2000 and it’s served with the U.S. Navy ever since.

MQ-8 Fire Scout: $15 million per unit