Stealth Single Trooper Aerial Platform

The Stealth Single Trooper Aerial Platform (STAP-1 or Stealth STAP) was an agile flying machine designed exclusively for the Trade Federation's and Confederacy of Independent Systems's Shadow B-1 Battle droids.

Characteristics
It was similar in design to personal repulsorlift airhooks used for both civilian and military purposes. Designed to travel fast, the STAP's only weapon was a twin blaster cannon connected to it. High voltage energy cells powered the machine. The Stealth STAP was painted black with the insignia of the Confederacy of Independent Systems on the sides of its engines.

Each Stealth STAP was piloted by a single Shadow B-1 Battle droid that stood on a long foot panel, gripping a pair of handles that controlled its weapons and were used to pilot the craft.

The vehicle was used for scouting and anti-personnel hunting operations, and would occasionally be used in open battle to harass enemy forces. Because of its open design, any shadow droid unit was vulnerable to enemy heavy weapons, making them rely on their speed and agility to dodge enemy fire, which was modified to go 100 km/h more than the original STAP.

History
Stealth STAPs were used extensively during the Invasion of Naboo, where Trade Federation forces used scout Naboo for any threats and potential locations. Stealth STAPs were used during the Clone Wars, attacking enemy troops while scouting enemy positions. These were also deployed during the Battle of Coruscant.