General Atomics MQ-9
12 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. District of Columbia has the most (11). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the MQ-9 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Drones
- Power
- Turbojet, 1 engine
- Seats
- None: unmanned
- Maker on the register
- General Atomics
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 27, 2008; newest April 22, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQ-9 BLOCK 1 | 10 | — | 83.3% |
| MQ9PREDATORBUHK97000 | 1 | — | 8.3% |
| MQ9A | 1 | — | 8.3% |
When they were built by decade · 12 with no year on file
No data
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Department Of Homeland Security · NASA Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center · Dept Of Homeland Security
Accident history NTSB records · 1 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 1 most recent of 1 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many General Atomics MQ-9 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
12 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most General Atomics MQ-9s?
District of Columbia, with 11.
Who owns the General Atomics MQ-9?
100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 10 MQ-9 BLOCK 1 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N989WQ | General Atomics MQ-9 BLOCK 1 |
Department Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2023-04-07 | Valid |
| N917KU | General Atomics MQ-9 BLOCK 1 |
Department Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2021-12-15 | Valid |
| N917LG | General Atomics MQ-9 BLOCK 1 |
Department Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2021-11-23 | Valid |
| N917HA | General Atomics MQ-9 BLOCK 1 |
Dept Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2021-09-09 | Valid |
| N917RS | General Atomics MQ-9 BLOCK 1 |
Department Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2021-09-07 | Valid |
| N9168S | General Atomics MQ-9 BLOCK 1 |
Department Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2021-09-01 | Valid |
| N917JA | General Atomics MQ-9 BLOCK 1 |
Department Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2021-09-01 | Valid |
| N917PS | General Atomics MQ-9 BLOCK 1 |
Department Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2021-09-01 | Valid |
| N31EJ | General Atomics MQ-9 BLOCK 1 |
Department Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2021-08-31 | Valid |
| N917BF | General Atomics MQ-9 BLOCK 1 |
Department Of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia |
None on file | 2021-08-31 | Valid |