Shield AI X-BAT autonomous aircraft
by Terrymiller: Shield AI
Shield AI has introduced the X-BAT, an autonomous jet aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing without requiring a runway. It can reach altitudes of 50,000 feet and has a range of approximately 2,000 nautical miles. The aircraft is driven by Hivemind AI software. More details at #ShieldAI
Transcript (en)
Meet Shield AI's Expat, a fully autonomous jet-powered vertical takeoff and landing fighter aircraft. Designed to operate without a pilot and without traditional runways, it can carry both air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons. According to Shield AI, the Expat aircraft can operate at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and have a range of around 2,000 nautical miles. Powered by Shield AI's Hivemind Autonomy software, Expat is designed to perform complex missions, operate in swarms, and collaborate with manned aircraft.
