Benefits with the scout drone is that it detects installations (and puts them on the map) from a greater distance than a Manta. They can also operate outside telemetry range.
In my experience they normally last long enough to even map a 'deadly' island before the Mantas get them eventually. Manged carefully and kept a little out of range from where the enemy mantas fly around I actually think they are fairly well balanced. I also sometimes use them to lure out enemy mantas to my carrier to be gunned down. :)
I find that an unarmored Manta at high altitude can reconnoiter almost all island defenses with only minimal damage. Skirt the complexes, jam on the AB when you start to get tagged, oh and bring flares. Just wish I could paint it black and pretend its a Blackbird.
Hammerhead / Tomahawk / Scout Drone - not much bang for your buck ?
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I find that an unarmored Manta at high altitude can reconnoiter almost all island defenses with only minimal damage. Skirt the complexes, jam on the AB when you start to get tagged, oh and bring flares. Just wish I could paint it black and pretend its a Blackbird.