The General Atomics MQ-1 Predator (often referred to as the Predator drone) is an American remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) built by General Atomics that was used primarily by the United …

The MQ-1B Predator is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily …

Mar 9, 2018 · Today, the United States Air Force is retiring the Predator—a military unmanned aerial vehicle that was used in attacks against al Qaeda during the war on terrorism.

MQ-9A was designated "Reaper" by the U.S. and Royal Air Force, but has become the widely used name for any Predator B equipped with weapons. Featuring unmatched operational …

Aug 21, 2025 · Discover how the MQ-1 Predator drone revolutionized military reconnaissance and precision strikes, changing modern warfare forever.

Feb 23, 2024 · The first operational reconnaissance drone, the Predator, went on to assume a more aggressive role. Its inventor, engineer Abraham Karem, is an Assyrian Jew born in …

The MQ-1B Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aircraft system. The Predator's primary missions are close air support, air interdiction, and intelligence, surveillance …

Mar 2, 2025 · The MQ-1 Predator emerged in 1995 as a joint project between the U.S. Air Force and CIA, initially designed for reconnaissance missions. Its ability to loiter over targets for up …

Nov 24, 2025 · As the first successful unmanned aircraft surveillance program, Predator provides tactical and strategic intelligence to operational commanders worldwide. In July 1995, Air …

Jun 15, 2025 · The MQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) revolutionized aerial combat and surveillance. This remotely piloted aircraft, known for its long-endurance and real-time …