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AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven is a miniature UAV. It was built by AeroVironment. Reported operators include United States Army United States Air Force.
United StatesAeroVironment RQ-11 Raven
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RQ-11 Raven An RQ-11 Raven UAV in flight General information Type Miniature UAV Manufacturer AeroVironment Status In active service Primary users United States Army United States Air Force Number built 19,000+ airframes History Manufactured 2004–present Introduction date May 2003 First flight Octobe
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Miniature UAV
AeroVironment
In active service
United States Army United States Air Force
19,000+ airframes
2004–present
May 2003
October 2001
FQM-151 Pointer
4.5 ft (1,37 m)
3 ft (0,91 m)
4.2 lb (1,9 kg)
Aveox 27/26/7-AV electric motor
approx. 18.64 mph (30.00 km/h)
6.2 miles (10 km)
approx. 60–90 min
The AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven is a small hand-launched remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicle (or SUAV ) developed for the United States military , but now adopted by the military forces of many other countries.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
Wingspan : 4.5 ft (1,37 m)
Length : 3 ft (0,91 m)
Weight : 4.2 lb (1,9 kg)
Cruising speed : approx. 18.64 mph (30.00 km/h)
Range : 6.2 miles (10 km)
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country of origin United States 0 references
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True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.91 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Austria
BelgiumNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Unmanned aerial vehicles". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
Bulgaria
CanadaNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Unmanned aerial systems". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
ColombiaNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Unmanned aerial vehicles". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
CzechiaReported count for RQ-11B Raven. Service scope: Czech Land Forces; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct quantity component(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Explicit source inventory scope: active; no other stock status or total inferred. Count column(s): in service: 6. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
IraqReported count for RQ-11 Raven. Service scope: Army aviation; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Excludes retired/reserve/on-order rows. Count column(s): quantity: 10. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
ItalyReported count for RQ-11 Raven (Made by AeroVironment ). Service scope: Italian Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Excludes retired/reserve/on-order rows. Count column(s): quantity: 36 (variant A) 36 (variant B). Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
KenyaReported count for RQ-11 Raven. Service scope: Kenya Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): number: 8. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
Lebanon
Lithuania
NetherlandsReported count for AeroVironment RQ-11B DDL Raven. Service scope: Royal Netherlands Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Excludes retired/reserve/on-order rows. Count column(s): quantity: 48. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
PhilippinesReported count for AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · RQ-11B. Service scope: Philippine Marine Corps; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct quantity component(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Explicit source inventory scope: active; no other stock status or total inferred. Count column(s): in service: 1 system. Source counting unit(s): systems; no conversion between equipment units. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
PortugalReported count for AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven. Service scope: Portuguese Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Excludes retired/reserve/on-order rows. Count column(s): quantity: 12 systems 36 aircraft. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
Romania
SpainReported count for RQ-11 Raven. Service scope: Spanish Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): quantity: 72. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
Thailand United StatesReported count for RQ-11B Raven. Service scope: United States Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Excludes retired/reserve/on-order rows. Count column(s): quantity: 5000. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
Reported count for RQ-11 Raven. Service scope: National Army of Colombia; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct quantity component(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Explicit source inventory scope: active; no other stock status or total inferred. Count column(s): in service: 15. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
Reported count for RQ-11B Raven. Service scope: military equipment of the Czech Army; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Excludes retired/reserve/on-order rows. Count column(s): quantity: 6. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.
Reported count for AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven · RQ-11B. Service scope: Philippine Marine Corps; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Excludes retired/reserve/on-order rows. Count column(s): in service: 1 system. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. The components do not establish one inventory census date; the stored date is the retrieved source snapshot.