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Shield AI V-BAT Group 3 VTOL UAS Family

Shield AI’s V-BAT is a tail-sitting vertical-takeoff-and-landing uncrewed aircraft system for persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting. Shield AI describes the Group 3 platform as combat-proven in contested environments, using ducted-fan technology and a modular payload architecture.

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Identity

Aliases
V-BATV-BAT UASGroup 3 UASTail-sitting VTOL UAS
Family Name
Shield AI V-BAT
Full Name
Shield AI V-BAT Group 3 VTOL UAS Family
Roles
militaryreconnaissance
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
powered_lift
Max Payload Mass Kg
18.14
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
Shield AI’s V-BAT is a tail-sitting vertical-takeoff-and-landing uncrewed aircraft system for persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting. Shield AI describes the Group 3 platform as combat-proven in contested environments, using ducted-fan technology and a modular payload architecture.

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 09:35:04 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 09:35:04 UTC