DEF-002 Defense · Private
Shield AI
AI pilots and the V-BAT vertical-takeoff drone.
- Founded
- 2015
- 11 years ago
- Total raised
- $3.4B
- Disclosed equity, Sep 2026
- Team
- 1,948
- Headcount, Sep 2026
1 General description
Develops Hivemind, autonomy software built to fly aircraft without GPS or reliable communications, and the V-BAT, a tail-sitting drone that takes off and lands vertically. V-BAT has flown operational missions in Ukraine.
2 Features
3 Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Defense | Pin 03, red band |
| Flagship product | V-BAT | |
| Headquarters | San Diego, United States | Americas |
| Status | Private | |
| Website | shield.ai ↗ |
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