Left rear view of the Navy's Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in-flight near San Nicholas Island on a simulated Navy reconnaissance mission. The Predator has a wingspan of 48.4 feet, a length of 26.7 feet and weighs approximately 1,500 pounds when fully fueled. Average speed is approximately 70 knots with a flight endurance of nearly 50 non-stop hours. The aircraft cost is about 3.2 million dollars and is operated by a joint service detachment