Top 10 Most Energy-Efficient Military Drones: #6 Breaks Endurance Records

2. Phantom Eco Strike

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Designed as a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) platform, the Phantom Eco Strike establishes new fuel economy criteria for combat drones. By combining a tiny turbine engine with electric motors in its hybrid-electric propulsion system, fuel consumption is 45% lower than that of comparable-sized traditional military drones. Based on environmental conditions and mission needs, the intelligent power distribution system of the platform dynamically flips between power sources. The Phantom Eco Strike shows that energy economy does not sacrifice combat efficacy with a payload capacity of 1,200 pounds and an operational range of 2,000 nautical miles.