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Calculate accurate flight times for your drone based on real-world conditions including wind, temperature, altitude, and terrain.

Updated January 20, 2026

General Atomics MQ-1 Predator

The MQ-1 Predator is the pioneering medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aircraft system that established the modern military drone paradigm. It revolutionized reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities for military operations worldwide.

$8,000,000Price
589.67 kgWeight
840minFlight
5/12Wind
1105kmRange
-30° to 45°Temp

Performance Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of drone capabilities and comparisons

Price

$8,000,000.00

Market price • Bottom 25%

Weight

589,670 g

Total weight • Bottom 25%

Flight Time

840 mins

vs 60min max840/60

Normal conditions • Top 10%

Wind Resistance

5/15

Wind handling • Below average

Max Wind Speed

20 mph

Safe operating limit • Average

Range

1,105 m

Transmission distance • Below average

Max Altitude

7,620 m

Operating ceiling • Top 10%

Temperature Range

-30°C to 45°C

Operating temps • Wide range

Value Score

0.1

Flight mins per $1000 spent

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