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Long-range military drone

Recorded year1995

The Predator flies reconnaissance remotely via satellite link.

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Built on

Communications satelliteRecorded · 1962enables
GPSRecorded · 1995enables

Led to

Heavy cargo dronesRecorded · 2011enables
Drone wingmen for fighter jetsRecorded · 2025enables

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Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.