MQ-1 Predator UAV USAFMQ 1 Predator airplane model. The MQ 1 Predator is a medium altitude, long endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ 1's primary mission is interdiction and conducting armed reconnaissance against critical, perishable targets. When the MQ 1 is not actively pursuing its primary mission, it acts as the Joint Forces Air Component Commander owned theater asset for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in support of the Joint Forces