The Predator carries the Multi-Spectral Targeting System, which integrates an infrared sensor, color/monochrome daylight TV camera, image-intensified TV camera, laser designator and laser illuminator.
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as "drones ... Designed as a follow-up to the MQ-1 Predator, the Reaper can carry a great deal of ordnance, which allows it to fulfill the "hunter ...
Ultimately, France was lucky that the Su-35 that intercepted their MQ-9 only decided to harass the unmanned system.