During the tests, the Hivemind software autonomously adapted flight paths in real time. It dynamically updated routing to avoid geofenced areas that were modified during flight without requiring manual reprogramming.
The companies said the campaign showed that advanced autonomy can be integrated quickly into operational platforms while maintaining mission continuity. The results are intended to support evolving operational requirements in dynamic environments.
“Operational requirements are evolving quickly, and autonomy must be integrated at the same pace,” said Christian Gutierrez, Vice President of Hivemind Solutions at Shield AI. “Our collaboration with Destinus shows that Hivemind can be deployed rapidly on the new platforms to support emerging operational needs.”
The Segovia tests mark the first phase of a broader programme to integrate autonomy across multiple Destinus platforms. The Hornet platform was used as the baseline system to validate the initial integration and reduce technical risk.
“Speed of fielding matters in today’s threat environment,” said Tim Moser, Chief Technology Officer at Destinus. “The modular architecture of Hivemind allowed straightforward integration with our flight control and mission systems. Because Destinus platforms share a common technical architecture, the capabilities validated during this campaign can be extended across additional systems in our portfolio.”
Future testing phases will expand the autonomy capabilities to include advanced mission planning and terrain-aware flight profiles. The companies also plan to develop coordinated behaviours across multiple platforms to support distributed operations.
The Destinus Hornet is a multi-role autonomous system designed primarily for counter-unmanned aerial system and strike missions. It is capable of intercepting loitering munitions and other uncrewed threats, as well as supporting reconnaissance, data relay and security operations.
The platform forms part of a layered air defence architecture intended to protect critical infrastructure and high-value assets. Its flexibility allows it to adapt to a range of mission requirements.
Hivemind is a modular, platform-agnostic autonomy software designed to enable coordinated operations across multiple systems. It supports reconnaissance and strike missions while operating within defined command frameworks to assist, rather than replace, human decision-makers.
