The RQ-4 Global Hawk is one of the most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles ever created, designed for high-altitude, long-endurance reconnaissance and surveillance missions. With a wingspan of 130 feet—comparable to a commercial airliner—it is the largest UAV in the world. Operating at altitudes of up to 60,000 feet, it can stay aloft for more than 32 hours and travel over 12,000 miles in a single mission, making it ideal for monitoring vast regions without interruption.Controlled remotely by skilled operators, the Global Hawk relies on a sophisticated array of systems to perform its missions. Its onboard sensors can capture detailed imagery, track movements, and gather real-time data across an area the size of South Korea in just one day. The aircraft is monitored and directed from ground control stations that manage everything from its flight path to data collection.Equipped with cutting-edge radar and optical sensors, the RQ-4 is crucial for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations, supporting military missions and disaster response efforts. From monitoring geopolitical hotspots to assisting in search-and-rescue operations, the Global Hawk’s capabilities are unmatched, cementing its status as the most expensive and advanced UAV in service today.00:00 – 01:43 / Introduction01:43 – 03:03 / How Expensive is a Global Hawk?03:03 – 05:23 / Technical Specifications05:23 – 05:55 / Special Capabilities05:55 – 09:29 / Operating the Global Hawk09:29 – 12:50 / Handover12:50 – End / Conclusion