Shield AI · 2024–2026

Ground control for an AI-piloted aircraft

24 months embedded with Shield AI
v1 field-tested, then deployed with troops in Ukraine
v2 funded by Coast Guard and Air Force contracts
Role
Product Design, Funsize
Client
Shield AI
Year
2024–2026

There was no off-the-shelf software that could fly the V-BAT. We designed its command and control system from scratch, with native AI piloting and military standards built in.

The V-BAT aircraft on display
Ground control station in use

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