Prototype X-BAT VTOL ‘Fighter’ Drone Unveiled

We are finally getting our first look at Shield AI's extremely ambitious tail-sitting X-BAT multi-role combat drone. - Joseph Trevithick

Shield AI has shared the first look at a full-scale prototype of its X-BAT jet-powered stealth ‘fighter’ drone, which is designed to both take off and land vertically from a tail-sitting position. 

• This is the company’s latest step toward proving out what remains an extremely ambitious aircraft concept. 
• The tailless X-BAT has already received a significant vote of confidence from the U.S. Navy, which is hoping to see the drone develop into a real operational capability on a very aggressive timeline...