V-BAT

The V-BAT is a family of vertical takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial vehicles developed by Martin UAV. It was designed for runway- and equipment-independent launch and recovery in austere environments without external support.

The UAV has a unique tail-sitter design, with the aircraft resting on small landing legs fitted on the duct around the rear engine. The enclosed rotor system is intended to ensure the safety of personnel handling it on the ground. The aircraft takes...