Shield AI V-BAT Hivemind Block Upgrade VTOL UAS Variant
The Shield AI V-BAT block upgrade is the latest evolution of the V-BAT family, adding Hivemind autonomy, SATCOM, and a heavy-fuel engine for Group 4 and 5 capabilities in a Group 3 package. The upgrade remains a powered-lift VTOL variant for persistent military ISR and targeting.
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Identity
- Aliases
- V-BAT Block UpgradeV-BAT HivemindV-BAT latest evolution
- Family Name
- Shield AI V-BAT Block Upgrade
- Full Name
- Shield AI V-BAT Hivemind Block Upgrade VTOL UAS Variant
- Roles
- militaryreconnaissance
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
- Variant Name
- Block Upgrade
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- powered_lift
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- vtol
- Description
- The Shield AI V-BAT block upgrade is the latest evolution of the V-BAT family, adding Hivemind autonomy, SATCOM, and a heavy-fuel engine for Group 4 and 5 capabilities in a Group 3 package. The upgrade remains a powered-lift VTOL variant for persistent military ISR and targeting.
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- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 09:36:47 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 13, 2026 at 09:36:47 UTC