Hermes 900
[commercial]aerial · drones · 2 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
Elbit SystemsForm Factor
aerial
Lifecycle
commercial
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
2
Target Price
$10M to $20M (analyst estimate)
- AERIAL
- COMMERCIAL
Description
Medium-altitude long-endurance tactical UAV. 30-hour endurance, 1,000 kg MTOW, multi-payload ISR and strike capabilities. Israeli and export operator.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://elbitsystems.com/umanned-aircraft-systems-uas/hermes-900/
- maturity
- commercial
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- aerial
- manufacturer
- Elbit Systems
- deployments count
- 2
- Maturity stage
- commercial
- Weight kg
- 1000
- Flight time min
- 1800
- Type
- Medium-altitude long-endurance UAV
- Endurance
- 36 hours
- Use case
- ISR, surveillance, reconnaissance
Availability and pricing
- price
- $10M to $20M (analyst estimate) · as of 2025-01-01
- lead time
- Not disclosed
- sales model
- Not disclosed
- availability
- Not disclosed
- units in field
- Not disclosed
- pricing Model
- Not disclosed
Safety record
No incidents on record for Hermes 900.
FAQ
What is Hermes 900?
Medium-altitude long-endurance tactical UAV. 30-hour endurance, 1,000 kg MTOW, multi-payload ISR and strike capabilities. Israeli and export operator.
How much does Hermes 900 cost?
Hermes 900 is listed at $10,000,000 to $20,000,000 on the DEPLOY registry. This is an analyst estimate, not an official price.
Is Hermes 900 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Hermes 900 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Hermes 900?
Hermes 900 is made by Elbit Systems, based in Haifa, Israel, founded in 1966.
Where is Hermes 900 deployed?
2 verified deployments of Hermes 900 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Haifa, Tel Aviv.
Can you buy Hermes 900?
Hermes 900 is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Hermes 900?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Hermes 900 include Wing Delivery Aircraft, Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Prime Air MK30.
How does Hermes 900 compare to Wing Delivery Aircraft?
Hermes 900 and Wing Delivery Aircraft (Wing · 35 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Hermes 900 has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Hermes 900 a top aerial?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Hermes 900 ranks in roughly the top 38% of aerial models tracked by the registry.
What is Hermes 900's maturity stage?
Hermes 900 is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is Hermes 900 safe?
Hermes 900 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
How does the Hermes 900 compare to the MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is larger and more heavily armed, with a wingspan of 20.1m, range of 1,850 km, and payload of 1,701 kg. The Hermes 900 has a wingspan of 15m, endurance of 36+ hours, and payload of 350 kg. The MQ-9 carries up to 8 Hellfire missiles; the Hermes 900 is primarily ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) with lighter weapon capability. Both are MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) class UAVs.