Shield AI

Shield AI is a pioneering defense technology company specializing in advanced autonomous systems for military applications. Shield AI develops powerful AI pilots and drones that operate independently in complex, GPS-denied, and communication-contested environments. Its flagship product, Hivemind, is an AI-powered autonomy stack that enables unmanned aircraft and drones to fly tactical missions, conduct surveillance, and even engage in air combat without human pilots. Shield AI’s solutions aim to protect service members and civilians by providing superior situational awareness, reducing risks, and enhancing mission effectiveness through intelligent autonomous systems.

Key Features:

• Hivemind AI pilot system enabling autonomous flight, path planning, mapping, and combat maneuvers without GPS or communications.
• V-BAT, a tactical VTOL drone designed for long-endurance ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) missions with autonomy upgrades.
• Hivemind Edge providing onboard, edge-level intelligence for decentralized processing and resilience in contested environments.
• Software supporting multi-drone coordination with dynamic read-and-react flight behaviors, scalable command and control for complex missions.

Use Cases:

• Military reconnaissance and surveillance in denied or contested areas with autonomous drone fleets.
• Tactical support for special operations teams requiring fast, accurate situational awareness and threat detection.
• Autonomous air combat operations including defensive and offensive missions like dogfighting and electronic warfare.