Shield AI

Shield AI is a US-based defense technology company, founded in 2015, that designs and deploys autonomous mission systems for aircraft and unmanned platforms. The company's core technology is built around the Hivemind autonomy backbone, a family of mission-ready software and hardware modules. Its technical work spans autonomous systems, AI pilots, edge computing, and navigation in GPS-denied and communications-denied environments.

The company's product portfolio includes the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft designed for autonomous missions. Its software suite features Hivemind Enterprise as the central autonomy backbone, supported by tools such as EdgeOS, Pilot, Forge, and Commander to enable development and deployment of resilient autonomy. The ViDAR capability is built specifically for operations where GPS and communications are unavailable.

With over a thousand employees, Shield AI operates in the United States and internationally, serving the defense and military sectors. The company identifies its operating culture with principles of servant leadership and a mission-first mindset.