The Wander B-VTOL is a versatile electric VTOL mini-UAV for covert ISR missions, combining multirotor VTOL with fixed-wing efficiency.

# Wander B-VTOL – Electric VTOL Mini-UAV

The Wander B-VTOL by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is a hybrid VTOL mini-UAV designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. Its combination of multirotor vertical takeoff and landing capability with fixed-wing efficiency enables extended endurance and operational flexibility.

Key Features

• VTOL Capability: Pinpoint vertical takeoff and landing in confined areas, no need for prepared launch sites.

• Mission Flexibility: Supports a variety of high-performance sensors, communications, and software algorithms for diverse missions.

• Covert Operation: Low acoustic, visual, thermal, and radar signatures.

• Advanced Datalinks: Three integrated communication channels for mission continuity even in COMJAM environments.

• High Reliability: Robust design ensures optimal operations in harsh environmental conditions.

• Ease of Use: Rapid deployment, short turnaround, operated by a small crew of two with intuitive mission-oriented ground control system (GCS).

Performance & Capabilities

• All-Electric Platform: Reduces noise and heat signatures; wings generate lift in forward flight.

• Flight Duration: Up to 2.5 hours autonomous mission endurance.

• Payload: Supports EO/IR and other ISTAR payloads up to 15kg.

• Range: Communications extend up to 50km.

• Emergency Handling: Can glide to safe landing in case of failure.

Applications

• Tactical ISR operations

• Over-the-hill reconnaissance

• Rapid deployment in urban, maritime, or forested environments

• High-definition video and photogrammetric tactical mapping on demand

The Wander B-VTOL optimizes situational awareness for tactical forces, providing covert, flexible, and reliable UAV operations. IAI also partners with BlueBird Aero Systems to enhance VTOL-UAS capabilities and solutions.