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    VBAT Flight Operations [Image 2 of 9]

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    Two individuals are working on what appears to be an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone, with their hands visible pressing on the gray fuselage or wing section. The aircraft has visible mechanical components including what appears to be an engine with an air filter, structural tubing, and access panels. The setting appears to be an indoor facility such as a hangar or workshop.

    USS PORTLAND (LPD 27), PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.17.2021

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Katz 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2021) Unmanned aerial vehicle operators supporting the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), attach the wings of a VBAT Unmanned Aerial System during pre-flight assembly aboard amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), Aug. 17. Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU and Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Katz)

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    Date Taken: 08.17.2021
    Date Posted: 08.22.2021 03:33
    Photo ID: 6797160
    VIRIN: 210817-M-PO838-1073
    Resolution: 4940x3293
    Size: 1.09 MB
    Location: USS PORTLAND (LPD 27), PACIFIC OCEAN
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    Two individuals are working on what appears to be an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone, with their hands visible pressing on the gray fuselage or wing section. The aircraft has visible mechanical components including what appears to be an engine with an air filter, structural tubing, and access panels. The setting appears to be an indoor facility such as a hangar or workshop.
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    A white fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) or drone is captured in flight against a predominantly blue sky with scattered white clouds. The aircraft features a prominent ducted fan or shrouded propeller system mounted beneath its fuselage, giving it a distinctive appearance. The image is taken from a low angle looking upward, providing a clear view of the underside of the craft.
    Two individuals are performing maintenance or assembly work on what appears to be a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone. The drone features a ducted fan housing and an exposed small internal combustion engine with a visible air filter. The work appears to be taking place in an indoor or sheltered environment such as a hangar.

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