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How high do military drones fly?

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Before 9/11, drones were a new, untried technology. Now it is estimated that 40 countries are trying to buy or develop unmanned aircraft. The United States operates 7,500 drones or, in the official parlance, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), making up more than 40 per cent of Department of Defense aircraft. read more

Military drones can go fairly high in the air, at tens of thousands of feet. Popular consumer drones, such as the DJI Phantom 3, can go as high as 1640ft (500m) before losing connection with their remotes. read more

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