FYI: we do have 2 predator drones, unarmed... 'A' version, tail# RP-C369 and RP-C370 registered to National Security Advisor, Office of the President...
there are also attempts to developed indegenous version... PA-TUAV o Phil Army Tactical Unmmaned Aerial Vehicle
From my old defensetech blog
Meet assunta...
Technical Details
Wing Span: 120 Inches
Over-all Length: 50 Inches
Weight: 30 lbs
Material: Wood
Power Plant: 40-cc two stroke gasoline engine (Similar to grass cutter)
Max Speed: 50-80 knots (148 k/h)
Max Flight Hours: Two (2) Hours
Flight Range: 20 km
Take-Off Range: 50-meter take-off run
Effective Viewing Range: 2,000 Feet
Avionics: GPS based pre-set waypoints.
Manufacturer: OB Mapua and Partners w/ Philippine Army
Cost:
- Basic – PhP 250,000.00
- Complete (Avionic Com, autopilot system, control station) – PhP 1 million.
Development Timeline: One (1) years
Ground Control Crew: 3-5 Technicians
btw... our AFP is in operator of a hand launched drone... which i cant say (opsec)...