The MQ-9 "Reaper" UAV is developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. of the United States. It is an important active-duty reconnaissance and strike integrated UAV in the U.S. military.

The maximum takeoff weight of this UAV is 4,760 kilograms. The relatively large takeoff weight gives it a strong payload capacity. Its endurance time is extremely long, reaching about 27 hours, enabling it to hover and monitor over the target area for a long time. The flight altitude can reach 15,000 meters, allowing it to conduct reconnaissance of a large area at high altitudes. The cruising speed is approximately 240 kilometers per hour. Although the speed is not outstanding, for long-term reconnaissance missions, such a speed helps to save fuel and extend the loitering time.

In terms of equipment configuration, the MQ-9 can carry a variety of reconnaissance equipment, including electro-optical/infrared sensors, synthetic aperture radars, etc., which can conduct all-round and multi-angle reconnaissance of ground targets. In terms of weapon mounting, it can be equipped with a variety of weapons such as AGM-114 "Hellfire" air-to-ground missiles and GBU-12 "Paveway" laser-guided bombs, and can launch attacks on ground targets such as armed vehicles, personnel, and buildings. It has been widely used in military operations such as the war on terror and has played a significant role in attacking the enemy's effective strength and important targets.