4. AVIC Wing Loong II
China’s Wing Loong II shows its rising drone technological capability. Comprising a payload of 480 kg and running for up to 20 hours, this medium-altitude, long-endurance UAV Its modular architecture lets many mission configurations—from information collection to precision strikes—be achieved. Though its multi-sensor payload consists of synthetic aperture radar and electro-optical targeting sensors, the drone’s powerful satellite communication system allows beyond-line-of-sight operations. With multiple nations using the Wing Loong II for their military activities, it has attracted major worldwide interest.