The MQ-1 Predator is one of the best military drones in the world. Here's how fast it can go and what one costs for the United States to make.

It is one of the most recognizable and controversial machines of the new millennium. The RQ-1, and its armed cousin, the MQ-1, have redefined how America fights its enemies abroad. Now the U.S ...

The phase-out of the MQ-1 already has started, so it’s an appropriate time to say thank you to the Predator for 20-plus years of selfless service. (Lt. Col. Leslie Pratt/Air Force) The remotely ...

Together, the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper medium-altitude drones represent the Air Force's largest major weapons system. Airmen Phase Out Predator in Move to MQ-9 Reaper | Military.com Profile ...

The MQ-1's capabilities make it uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations in support of combatant commander objectives. The Predator is part of a remotely piloted aircraft system.

The MQ-1 Predator, a remotely piloted aircraft system capable of performing 24-hour missions, came equipped with a Multi-Spectral Targeting System and air-to-ground Hellfire missiles.

An MQ-1 Predator sits on the flight line after an aircrew flew one of the last MQ-1 local training sorties Feb. 2, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. (Senior Airman James Thompson/U.S. Air ...

The Air Force will officially retire its iconic, groundbreaking — and controversial ― MQ-1 Predator on March 9, officials at Creech Air Force Base said. First Lt. Annabel Monroe, a spokeswoman ...

WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- A significant milestone was reached more than two years ahead of schedule with the beginning of the 24th MQ-1 Predator combat air patrol in the war on terrorism.

The Air Force has already begun transitioning from the MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft to the MQ-9 Reaper, but the Predator will be officially retired by summer 2018.

The MQ-1 Predator. The Predator is remote-operable from anywhere in the world via its satellite uplink, so pilots aren't put into danger when flying combat operations.