Securing borders, hunting drugs, finding threats. Shield AI’s V-BAT is the future of next-generation UAS. The most tactical, most logistically simple UAS in the world. There’s nothing else like it. Precision launch and land capability in the safest and smallest tactical footprint imaginable.

Shield AI MQ-35A V-BAT is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Martin UAV, now Shield AI. The V-BAT has been operationally deployed in multiple regions, including the Black Sea, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.

Apr 27, 2021 · The V-BAT 128 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is an upgraded version of V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAS manufactured by Martin UAV, a US-based advanced aviation technology company. The new aircraft offers increased payload capacity and endurance compared to its predecessor.

Apr 29, 2021 · Martin UAV’s V-BAT system has been chosen by the US Navy for a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) prototyping and development effort. The selection follows the successful Mi2 Technology Demonstration live event at the Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona, US.

Sep 2, 2024 · The V-BAT UAS transitions from hover to flight in less than 15 seconds. Credit: Shield AI. The V-Bat is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for runway-independent launch and recovery.

Feb 10, 2025 · The V-BAT (also designated MQ-35A) is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) reconnaissance unmanned aerial system (UAS) developed by Shield AI. As a Group 3 unmanned aircraft, the V-BAT is a mid-sized UAS designed for versatility and operational efficiency.

Jan 12, 2025 · The V-BAT is a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) developed by Shield AI, based in the United States, in collaboration with Martin UAV, a Texas-based aerospace manufacturer.

Mar 31, 2023 · Northrop Grumman is teamed with Shield AI, designer and manufacturer of the V-BAT platform, to provide best-in-class solutions for an expeditionary vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS, capable of persistent aerial reconnaissance for US Army Brigade Combat Teams, Special Forces and Ranger battalions.

Apr 1, 2021 · The upgraded V-BAT provides significantly enhanced payload capacity of 25 pound and interchangeable payloads to meet mission-specific requirements. Increased endurance of up to 11 hours, and higher thrust were made possible by leveraging a more powerful engine, the Suter TOA 288 model.

The US Army has chosen the enhanced vertical liftoff V-BAT UAS developed by Northrop Grumman and Shield AI to take part in the Army's Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)...