Description:

This is a detailed, yet relatively low polygon model of a Shield AI V-BAT, 128 Variant.

Technical Notes:

The model is entirely smoothable yet rendered at the 38K polygon count listed. Textures are 8192 but present very well at 4K if you are concerned about VRAM or file space.

All parts you would want to animate are parented and pivoted for animation.

Photoshop files are available in the original 8K resolution (2K for the Chrome) that are multilayered and easily allow you to modify the model's livery.

History:

he V-BAT is an autonomous, Group 3 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) developed by Shield AI, used heavily for military intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and targeting. It is primarily known for its single-engine ducted-fan design.

Combat Proven:

V-BATs are actively deployed by the U.S. Navy and international allies (like Poland). They have successfully withstood advanced electronic warfare attacks and GPS-jamming in contested environments such as Ukraine.

Specifications:

The aircraft has a 12.5-foot wingspan, a max gross takeoff weight of 165 lbs, and a payload capacity of 40 lbs. It uses JP-5 heavy fuel, allowing for an endurance of over 12 hours.

Expeditionary Deployment:

Requiring only a 15x15 foot landing zone, the system can be launched and recovered by a two-person team and fits in the back of a tactical truck or helicopter.

Autonomous Operations:

It is integrated with Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software, allowing a single operator to manage multiple aircraft in communications-denied environments without requiring continuous human piloting.