Shield AI
Shield AI develops our artificially intelligent Hivemind software to enable application to a variety of platforms. Applying AI to hardware systems unlocks new capabilities, including robotic teaming, swarming and ever-improving performance. Shield AI recently had the opportunity to discuss AI for Maneuver and its role as one of the cornerstones of the DoD’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) operating concept with the Secretary of Defense. Shield AI co-founder and former Navy SEAL, Brandon Tseng shares some highlights of this discussion including an overview of AI for Maneuver, its relationship with JADC2, and how it can be operationalized to ensure national security and global stability in a world where technology is transforming all phases of conflict. A new generation of aircraft flown by Hivemind to provide persistent aerial dominance across sea, air, and land, on the tactical edge.
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DroneSense
With DroneSense, fly every mission with a consistent flight control interface and enable automatic flight logging and remote live streaming. Support all of your aircraft, controllers, and equipment in your program with one centralized software application. Simplify your drone operations and pilot training by using one flight control app for the many different types of drones in your fleet. The DroneSense mobile app can be used with the most popular flight controller displays, including iPad, iPhone, Crystal Sky, and Smart Controller. View pertinent telemetry data including height (MSL, AGL, and height above terrain (HAT)), speed, relative drone position and orientation to pilot, and gimbal angle. Use the best visual or thermal camera for any operation. Toggle between sensors and access features unique to each, like zoom controls and thermal palettes. Maintain awareness of your aircraft’s position and orientation at all times, even while viewing video full screen.
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ArduPilot
ArduPilot is a trusted, versatile, and fully open source autopilot software platform that runs on a wide range of onboard hardware to control autonomous unmanned vehicles including multicopter drones, fixed-wing aircraft and VTOLs, helicopters, ground rovers, boats, submarines, antenna trackers and other robotic platforms; it provides flight control, stabilization, navigation, mission planning and failsafes for fully autonomous, semi-autonomous and manual operations. It is developed and maintained by a large global community and supports multiple vehicle types with dedicated firmware branches, customizable parameters, and broad sensor and hardware support to interpret GPS, IMU, barometer, magnetometer, and other telemetry inputs for precise control and mission execution. ArduPilot integrates with ground control station applications like Mission Planner, QGroundControl, APM Planner, and others to configure hardware and plan missions with waypoints.
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HiveMind
HiveMind AI is an intelligent, AI-powered recruitment assistant designed to automate and streamline hiring for startups and growing teams. It autonomously sorts and ranks resumes, conducts skill-based assessments, and engages candidates through communication workflows. It automates the first-touch hiring conversation, posing the right screening questions, capturing key responses, and instantly qualifying applicants, while maintaining transparent candidate interactions to preserve employer reputation. Beyond document review, HiveMind AI evaluates applicants through video assessments, analyzing recorded responses to make screening more efficient and scalable. It handles scheduling, communications, and follow-ups, enabling recruiters to stay engaged without the manual overhead, thus ensuring smooth, automated hiring operations.
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