Survey Drone

Survey drones are remotely-operated robotic aircraft with sophisticate sensor equipment. They are often used by surface crew for survey, reconnaissance, or even racing. Military operations have experimented with replacing the sensor equipment with weapons.

The most popular model is the Teck & Thek Weapontech PXE Piloteable Xenological Explorer and its armed variant, the PXE-Bow.

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Survey drones can be collapsed for storage. The process of unfolding multiplier engine arms has been described as "graceful", "beautiful", and "alien" by drone pilots.

PXE-Bow

PXEs are often fitted with weapons and used as automated or remotely-operated defense systems. Multiple PXEs can be operated by a single pilot or flight computer, however their limited range prevents their use as assault devices. These variants are also likely to be armored, further reducing their operational range.