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.

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.

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 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 ...

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 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.

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.

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 transition from the MQ-1 Predator drone to the MQ-9 Reaper is expected to be complete by 2018, but plans are already underway to make the switch, according to Defense Department officials.

The MQ-1C Predator A+ Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) has been retired after 18 years and +30,000 flight hours. On Dec. 19, 2022, with a transfer flight from the 61° Gruppo ...

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.