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Bird-Eye vs RQ-11 Raven

Bird-Eye vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — range 150 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 30 vs 2 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 RavenFull specs
Specifications
Bird-Eye RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2009 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 4.0 m 1.4 m
Length -- m 0.9 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 150 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 30 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Bird-Eye or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bird-Eye has a longer range at 150 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bird-Eye or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bird-Eye has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bird-Eye or RQ-11 Raven?
The Bird-Eye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which entered service first, the Bird-Eye or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 6 years before the Bird-Eye which entered service in 2009.