Air National Guard in Fargo to get access to 16 new Reaper aircraft capable of hunting, killing terrorists Reapers, which were predated by MQ-1 Predators, are remotely piloted aircraft known as drones that are used for hunting down terrorists, pinpointing hot spots during wildfires, among other uses. Written By: C.S. Hagen | × An MQ-9 Reaper aircraft is displayed at the 119th Wing hangar in Fargo on Aug. 1, 2017. David Samson / The Forum FARGO — After 14 years of carrying out nonstop missions around the world, the 119th Wing of the North Dakota Air National Guard based out of Hector International Airport will get a new operations center and access to 16 new unmanned aircraft called Reapers.