AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven vs Autel Evo

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ADrones & UAVs

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven

Miniature UAV

Credit

Public Affairs Alejandro Peña · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified

BDrones & UAVs

Autel Evo

Unmanned aerial vehicle

First system

Second system

At a glance

Side by side

Length comparisonOne shared metre scale

AeroVironment RQ-11 RavenLength

0.91 m

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Autel EvoEvo II Pro V3 · Length

0.457 m

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Lengths retain their source configuration and measurement scope.

Measured figures

Head to head

10 of 29 rows sourced on both sides

910mm

457mmEvo II Pro V3 · Length

Length

All recorded figures & sources

0.91 m

Length

Single source

3 ft (0,91 m)^[source]

0.23 m

Evo II Pro V3 · folded

Single source

Configuration

Details

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven and Autel Evo configuration
Specification	AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven	Autel Evo
Type	Miniature UAV^[source]	Unmanned aerial vehicle^[source]
Manufacturer	AeroVironment^[source]	Autel Robotics^[source]
Status	In active service^[source]	In production^[source]
Primary users	United States Army United States Air Force^[source]	—

Number built	19,000+ airframes^[source]	—

Manufactured	2004–present^[source]	2018–present^[source]

Introduction date	May 2003^[source]	January 2018^[source]

First flight	October 2001^[source]	—

Developed from	FQM-151 Pointer^[source]	—

Engine	Aveox 27/26/7-AV electric motor^[source]	—

Role	small hand-launched remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicle (or SUAV )^[source]	—

Source measurement	The RQ-11 Raven was originally introduced as the FQM-151 in 1999, but in 2002 developed into its current form, resembling an enlarged FAI class F1C free flight model aircraft in general appearance. The craft is launched by hand and powered by a pusher configuration electric motor. The plane can fly up to 10 km at altitudes of 100-500 m above ground level , and over 4,200 m above mean sea level , at flying speeds of 32-81 km/h. The U.S. Army deploys the Raven at company -level.^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The RQ-11B Raven UA weighs about 1.9 kg (4.2 lb), has a flight endurance of 60–90 minutes and an effective operational radius of approximately 10 km (6.2 miles).^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Design and development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The RQ-11B Raven UA is launched by hand, thrown into the air like a free flight model airplane. The Raven lands itself by auto-piloting to a pre-defined landing point and then performing a 45° slope (1 foot down for every 1 foot forward) controlled "Autoland" descent. The UAS can provide day or night aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance.^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Design and development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage In mid-2015, the US Marine Corps tested Harris Corporation 's Small Secure Data Link (SSDL), a radio device that fits onto a Raven's nose to provide beyond line-of-sight communications for Marines down to squad level. Acting as communications nodes for ground forces has become an important function for UASs, but has been restricted to larger platforms like the RQ-4 Global Hawk or RQ-21 Blackjack . Being certified for 'Secret' classification and at just 25 cubic inches (410 cm 3 ) (measuring 3 in × 5.3 in × 1.6 in) and weighing 18 oz (510 g), the Harris SSDL allows the small Raven UAS to extend communications for troops in the field.^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Design and development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Solar Raven – In November 2012, the Air Force Research Laboratory integrated 20 cm 2 (3.1 in 2 ) flexible solar panels into the Raven platform's wing sections using a clear, protective plastic film and an adhesive to augment the existing battery power system, increasing endurance by 60%. Future improvements include improving the durability of the solar panels and reducing their weight. Integration work is also being conducted on the AeroVironment Wasp and the RQ-20 Puma .^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Iran has claimed it has captured two RQ-11, one "in Shahrivar 1390 (August 21 – September 19, 2011) and the other one in Aban (October 22 – November 20, 2012)". It also indicated that "much of the data of these drones has been decoded", but did not indicate whether the drone has been duplicated, as has been done with the RQ-170 and the Boeing Insitu ScanEagle .^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Wingspan : 4.5 ft (1,37 m)^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Length : 3 ft (0,91 m)^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Weight : 4.2 lb (1,9 kg)^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Cruising speed : approx. 18.64 mph (30.00 km/h)^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Range : 6.2 miles (10 km)^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage	—

Source measurement

The RQ-11 Raven was originally introduced as the FQM-151 in 1999, but in 2002 developed into its current form, resembling an enlarged FAI class F1C free flight model aircraft in general appearance. The craft is launched by hand and powered by a pusher configuration electric motor. The plane can fly up to 10 km at altitudes of 100-500 m above ground level , and over 4,200 m above mean sea level , at flying speeds of 32-81 km/h. The U.S. Army deploys the Raven at company -level.^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The RQ-11B Raven UA weighs about 1.9 kg (4.2 lb), has a flight endurance of 60–90 minutes and an effective operational radius of approximately 10 km (6.2 miles).^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Design and development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The RQ-11B Raven UA is launched by hand, thrown into the air like a free flight model airplane. The Raven lands itself by auto-piloting to a pre-defined landing point and then performing a 45° slope (1 foot down for every 1 foot forward) controlled "Autoland" descent. The UAS can provide day or night aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance.^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Design and development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

In mid-2015, the US Marine Corps tested Harris Corporation 's Small Secure Data Link (SSDL), a radio device that fits onto a Raven's nose to provide beyond line-of-sight communications for Marines down to squad level. Acting as communications nodes for ground forces has become an important function for UASs, but has been restricted to larger platforms like the RQ-4 Global Hawk or RQ-21 Blackjack . Being certified for 'Secret' classification and at just 25 cubic inches (410 cm 3 ) (measuring 3 in × 5.3 in × 1.6 in) and weighing 18 oz (510 g), the Harris SSDL allows the small Raven UAS to extend communications for troops in the field.^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Design and development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Solar Raven – In November 2012, the Air Force Research Laboratory integrated 20 cm 2 (3.1 in 2 ) flexible solar panels into the Raven platform's wing sections using a clear, protective plastic film and an adhesive to augment the existing battery power system, increasing endurance by 60%. Future improvements include improving the durability of the solar panels and reducing their weight. Integration work is also being conducted on the AeroVironment Wasp and the RQ-20 Puma .^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Iran has claimed it has captured two RQ-11, one "in Shahrivar 1390 (August 21 – September 19, 2011) and the other one in Aban (October 22 – November 20, 2012)". It also indicated that "much of the data of these drones has been decoded", but did not indicate whether the drone has been duplicated, as has been done with the RQ-170 and the Boeing Insitu ScanEagle .^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wingspan : 4.5 ft (1,37 m)^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Length : 3 ft (0,91 m)^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Weight : 4.2 lb (1,9 kg)^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Cruising speed : approx. 18.64 mph (30.00 km/h)^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Range : 6.2 miles (10 km)^[source]AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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