Which UAS is a Group 4 example?

Which UAS is a Group 4 example?

• A. Raven
• B. Shadow
• C. ScanEagle
• D. Predator

Answer: (D)

Group 4 UAS are the largest, most capable systems in the common military classification, designed for long-endurance missions, higher payloads, and the need for robust ground control and launch/recapture support. Predator fits this category best because it is a large, long-endurance platform with substantial sensors and mission versatility, used for extended ISR and, in some configurations, armed roles. The other aircraft shown are smaller: Raven is a compact, short-range drone; Shadow is a mid-size tactical system with more range than Raven but not at the scale of Predator; ScanEagle is also mid-sized with respectable endurance but still not in the same weight and capability class as Predator.

Group 4 UAS are the largest, most capable systems in the common military classification, designed for long-endurance missions, higher payloads, and the need for robust ground control and launch/recapture support. Predator fits this category best because it is a large, long-endurance platform with substantial sensors and mission versatility, used for extended ISR and, in some configurations, armed roles. The other aircraft shown are smaller: Raven is a compact, short-range drone; Shadow is a mid-size tactical system with more range than Raven but not at the scale of Predator; ScanEagle is also mid-sized with respectable endurance but still not in the same weight and capability class as Predator.