A schematic illustration of the operational use of switchblade loitering munitions. 

Please note that the diagram depicts an early version of the switchblade with a rocket engine rather than a propeller.

1. Take the loitering munition from the backpack and load it into the launcher;

2. Unfold the front and rear wings after launch;

3. Control the loitering munition;

4. Disengage the safety, retract the wings and prepare for attack after identifying the target;

5. Eliminate the target.