IAIO Fotros
The IAIO Fotros ( "fʊtros") is an Iranian reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat unmanned aerial vehicle built by Iran Aviation Industries Organization and unveiled in November 2013. It is the largest Iranian drone, and depending on armament, has an operational range of 1,700 km to 2,000 km with flight endurance of 16 to 30 hours. The name refers to a fallen angel in Shia mythology which was redeemed by Imam Husayn ibn Ali. History. It is believed that the Fotros was rushed into a finished state to be unveiled before the start of P5+1 talks over Iran's  nuclear programs. It carries at least 6 Ghaem Precision-guided munitions, or 6 of 3 unnamed Precision-guided munitions. In 2020 the UAV participated in a military training drill known as “Defenders of Velayat Skies.” Status. There was no known operational use of the Fotros, and as of 2018 the project was believed to have been abandoned. However in 2020 the drone was announced to have entered service and more images surfaced of the UAV. Production is believed to have started, and at least 2 have been produced.