The General Atomics Predator is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used primarily by the USAF and CIA. Conceived in the early 1990s for reconnaissance and forward observation roles, the Predator carries cameras and other sensors but has been modified and upgraded to carry and fire two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles or other munitions. It's currently used for special missions around the world. Launched and controlled by satellite link from Command Posts hundreds and thousands of miles away, the multi-purpose Predator is used for reconnaissance as well as precision weapons delivery.

The MQ-1A is not only a reconnaissance aircraft, but both the USAF and CIA needed an unmanned weapons platform, so the USAF developed this version which can carry and use two AMG-114C Hellfire, or AIM-92 Stinger missiles. Ease of assembly, and extremely detailed 1/72 scale kit with its Cartograf decal sheet.