The demonstration involved Hivemind autonomously tracking a live adversary aircraft in both permissive and degraded environments. Conducted within three months of integration, the test showcased a counter-UAS mission profile, highlighting Hivemind’s ability to detect, track and respond to airborne threats.
Airbus DT25 powered by Hivemind: Autonomous tracking in degraded environments
In collaboration with @AirbusDefence, Shield AI successfully integrated Hivemind onto Airbus’ DT25 target drone in just three months. The DT25 autonomously identified, tracked, and engaged a live… pic.twitter.com/R49eJocUxz
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“This successful flight with Airbus shows how pairing cutting-edge autonomy with world-class aircraft design can deliver truly transformative capability,” said Nathan Michael, Shield AI’s Chief Technology Officer and Head of the Hivemind Business Unit. “Our mission is to build adaptable, platform-agnostic technology that meets evolving operational needs across a wide range of systems. We’re focused on helping partners move faster and achieve stronger outcomes, and Airbus’s legacy of aerospace excellence makes them an ideal collaborator as we advance resilient autonomy across domains.”
Hivemind is AI-powered autonomy software designed for modular integration, multi-platform deployment and operations in GPS- and communications-denied environments. It provides unmanned systems with mission autonomy that is both adaptable and tactically relevant.
“The future of defense includes to a large extent advancements of autonomous capabilities for manned and unmanned assets,” said Thomas Grohs, Head of Unmanned Aerial Systems Programs at Airbus Defence and Space. “Shield AI’s expertise in developing advanced software and integrated systems is helping to shape this future. By combining Airbus’s aerospace excellence with Shield AI’s cutting-edge autonomy platform and tools, we are fostering innovation and shaping possibilities for our customers.”
Shield AI and Airbus are working together across multiple programmes in the U.S. and Europe. This includes efforts with Airbus Space & Defense, Inc. to integrate Hivemind software on the MQ-72C Logistics Connector, an unmanned version of the UH-72 Lakota.
