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The MLB Super Bat is a small, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that has mission capabilities found only in larger UAVs. The Super Bat CC is a complete UAV System that can operate autonomously, deliver high quality video imagery, and can be transported in a small SUV. The aircraft operates autonomously, has a 10-hour maximum duration, and telemetry range of up to 10 miles.

Super Bat Video

Super Bat Images

Super Bat UAV - Fully Autonomous Missions

Fully Autonomous Missions

Super Bat UAV - Georeferenced Imagery

Georeferenced Imagery

Super Bat UAV - Small System Footprint

Small System Footprint

MLB Super Bat UAV with Cloud Cap TASE Duo Small Camera Gimbal

MLB Super Bat UAV with Cloud Cap TASE Duo Small Camera Gimbal

Super Bat Specs

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Name: MLB Super Bat
Uses: Short range surveillance and monitoring
Country: USA
Power: 26cc gasoline + oil (40:1) 2-stroke engine Optional JP-8 (40:1 oil) versions available
Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.0 x 2.5 feet
Weight: 35.0 lb
Speed: 38 to 65 kts
Duration: 10 hours maximum
Ceiling: 10,000 feet
Range: 400 miles (fuel limit) 6 mile radius (live telemetry link limit), optional long range link available
Sensors: Cloud Cap TASE150 or TASE200 (EO/IR) stabilized gimbal (2-axis stabilized gimbal camera mount with independent aiming and target tracking capability). Canon 12 Mpixel digital camera for aerial mapping.
Payload: 5.0 lb maximum
Data Link: 2.4 GHz video downlink, 900 MHz 2-way modem
Launch: Car-top catapult, bungee powered
Guidance: Fully autonomous flight capability including launch and landing Mission plan created with Cloud Cap Piccolo Command Center ground station software
Recovery: Lands on skids autonomously in 100 x 50 meter clear area
Operational: Winds up to 25 knots, moderate precipitation
Price: Starting at $115,000 (includes one aircraft with TASE E/O gimbal, complete ground station, tracking antenna, catapult launcher, support equipment,) Additional aircraft start at $75,000 each including TASE.

Super Bat Options

Standard Options
Autopilot Cloud Cap Technology Piccolo II
Communication 900MHz UHF Spread Spectrum Secondary link: 

  1. 300MHz
  2. L-Band
  3. Iridium Satellite Communication
Video Payload TASE150 EO Stabilized Gimbal Camera (Formally TASE) Cloud Cap Technology TASE150 Gimbal TASE200 EO and IR Stabilized Gimbal Camera (Formally TASE DUO) Cloud Cap Technology TASE200 Gimbal
Still Image Payload 12 mega-pixel wing camera High resolution digital SLR system
Lighting Navigation only night LED system
Avionics Power 15 A-h LiPo battery pack Generator System
Emergency Parachute
Additional Sensors By Request

Super Bat Documents

Super Bat Applications

  • Georeferenced imagery
  • Fully autonomous missions
  • Small system footprint
  • Operations from unimproved areas
  • 10 hour duration

Your ideal UAV system for:

  • Small unit surveillance
  • Urban monitoring
  • Force protection
  • Agricultural and wildlife
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