Civilian contractors aboard USCGC Kimball (WMSL 756) from Shield A.I. demonstrate the capabilities of the Vertical Takeoff and Landing Battery (V-BAT) unmanned aerial vehicle to Air Station Kodiak leadership on the flight deck, Sep. 12, 2025, in Kodiak, Alaska. Kimball utilized the V-BAT for several fisheries law enforcement boardings throughout the Alaska Patrol. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Elizabeth Collins)