La Aviación Naval de la Armada de Colombia presentó sus nuevos drones de vigilancia NightEagle". 31 July 2017. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017 . Retrieved 1 August 2017. The Boeing Insitu ScanEagle is a small, long-endurance, low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) built by Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, and is used for reconnaissance. [1] [2] The ScanEagle was designed by Insitu based on the Insitu SeaScan, a commercial UAV that was intended for fish-spotting. The ScanEagle continues to receive improvements through upgrades and changes. Arming the drones with Hellfire missiles will be done via a future Presidential Drawdown Authority once training on the drones has been completed, the U.S. official and one of the sources said. Mortimer, Gary (19 July 2011). "Insitu's ScanEagle Proves Consistent Reliability Over 500,000 Combat Flight Hours". UAS News. Archived from the original on 14 September 2011 . Retrieved 27 July 2011. We need ATACMS,” the Ukrainian official reiterated when asked what else, along with the Gray Eagle, is at the top of their wish list.

Featuring a length of 26 meters and a wingspan of 52 meters, the drone has a maximum take-off weight of 1,633 kilograms and a payload of 360 kilograms. Powered by a 164 hp heavy fuel engine, it has a maximum speed of 309 kph, a service ceiling of 29,000 ft, and an endurance of 25 hours.As increased threats arise in Pacific and European theaters, the modernized Gray Eagle ER will provide resiliency and survivability by taking advantage of the latest satellite communications technologies,” said Chris Pehrson, the company’s vice president of strategic development for Defense Department customers.

Equipment should be at technology readiness level 6 or higher, meaning it is ready to be integrated onto a Gray Eagle for a demonstration within 18 months.These are very expensive systems and there are concerns that they could be shot down,” said the official, declining to say what parts of the drone would be most dangerous if they end up in Russian hands. Militaries and armed groups have deployed small drones, often in groups, to achieve tactical advantages against technologically superior adversaries.