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The MLB V Bat is a complete man-portable UAV system that operates autonomously and delivers high quality video imagery. This system launches and recovers in an area as small as 6×6 meters. The VBat UAV has a wingspan of 10 feet, weighs 70 pounds, and can fly for up to 5 hours.

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MLB V-Bat UAV - Launch and Recover from 6x6 Meter Area

Affordable UAV for a Wide Variety of Applications

MLB V-Bat UAV - Affordable UAV

5 hour duration, 80 kt cruise

MLB V-Bat UAV - Low cost UAV

Launch and recover from 6x6 m area

 

V Bat Specs

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Name: MLB V-Bat
Uses: surveillance and monitoring
Country: USA
Power: 157cc gasoline + oil (40:1) 2-stroke engine
Dimensions: 8.0 x 10 x 2.5 feet
Weight: 70.0 lb
Speed: 0 to 110 kts
Duration: 5.0 hours nominal @ 80 kts, 8 hours maximum
Ceiling: 15,000 feet
Range: 500 miles (fuel limit) 

10 mile radius (live telemetry link limit, increased range with optional equipment)

Sensors: Cloud Cap TASE300 stabilized gimbal system
Payload: 10 lb
Data Link: 2.4 GHz video downlink, 900 MHz 2-way modem, 72 MHz uplink RC. Optional long range links available
Launch: Autonomous vertical take-off , 6×6 m area
Guidance: MLB flight control system, fully autonomous VTOL operation 

Mission plan created with MLB graphical user interface

Recovery: Autonomous vertical landing , 6×6 m area
Operational: Winds up to 25 knots, moderate precipitation

V Bat Options

Custom payloads, geometry and options available, please contact us.

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V Bat Applications

  • VTOL launch and recovery
  • Launch and recover from 6×6 m area
  • 5 hour duration, 80 kt cruise
  • Low cost

Your ideal UAV system for:

  • Shipboard operations
  • Small unit surveillance
  • Urban monitoring
  • Force protection
  • Agricultural and wildlife mapping
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