The context missed by the article is that Iranian drones are crude, low-tech, and cheap by most military standards, hence, made with only the cheapest and most widely available parts.
The article below estimates the Shahed-136 at $20,000. The Mohajer-6 probably isn't that much more.
The article below estimates the Shahed-136 at $20,000. The Mohajer-6 probably isn't that much more.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-iranian-made-killer-drones...
But that's the economic-warfare genius of cheap drones: it [might] cost as much $500,000 to shoot down a $20,000 drone.
https://www.businessinsider.com/suicide-drones-much-cheaper-...